Film-Forward

Festivals

Lady Bird | TIFF 2017

Lively, rambunctious, and thoughtful, it was one of the most refreshing viewing experiences at the festival.

First Reformed | TIFF 2017

Paul Schrader’s new film is deftly made, full of intellectual vigor, and possibly his best in decades.

Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart | TIFF 2017

The bio-documentary of writer Lorraine Hansberry is one of the strongest documentaries at the festival.

Cardinals | TIFF 2017

Though after 40 minutes the audience has a complete grasp of the plot’s puzzle pieces, Sheila McCarthy’s performance makes the viewer feel as though anything could happen.

mother! | TIFF 2017

A hellish, Hieronymus Bosch-like canvas with an out-there take on contemporary culture.

Tulipani: Love, Honor and a Bicycle | TIFF 2017

A mostly good-humored movie that offers a loopy and wild ride.

Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle | TIFF 2017

The title of this Spanish documentary says it all. 

BPM (Beats per Minute) | TIFF 2017

The intelligent and invigorating winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes makes its North American debut in Toronto. 

Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2017

A rich cross section of Italian film that reflects contemporary malaise and timeless human dilemmas.