In Between | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner October 4, 2016
A gem from Israel about three female Palestinian roommates in Tel Aviv. Tough and touching.
Festivals
Highlights | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner September 18, 2016
Some films to look forward to in the next few months, as well as impressions from the Toronto International Film Festival.
La La Land | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner September 16, 2016
From the set design to direction, Damien Chazelle’s new film, a musical, has a big heart on for golden-age Hollywood.
Barakah Meets Barakah | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner
One of the more pointedly political (and funny) Middle Eastern films to play the festival circuit of late.
Lion | TIFF 2016
By Kent Turner September 15, 2016
Pint-sized powerhouse Sunny Pawar wins the hearts and tears ducts of the audience. He’s a tough act to follow.
Souvenir | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner September 10, 2016
Isabelle Huppert is having a singular career. She appeared in three films this year in Toronto, including this lighter-than-air musical melodrama.
The Commune | Toronto 2016
By Kent Turner September 8, 2016
Based in part on director Thomas Vinterberg’s experiences growing up in a Copenhagen commune during the 1970s and ’80s and featuring a great performance by actress Trine Dyrholm.
Toronto 2016 Preview | Early Picks
By Kent Turner September 5, 2016
A guide to navigate through the Toronto International Film Festival’s labyrinth of choices.
Japan Cuts 2016
By Christopher Bourne July 31, 2016
This essential festival celebrated the richness and diversity to be found in current Japanese filmmaking and offered an especially eclectic and challenging selection.