The films I cannot wait to see at TIFF22

 The 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is right around the corner. People from around the world are getting ready to descend upon Toronto for the 11-day extravaganza. The last two years has seen most of TIFF switch to an online focus, not so in 2022. TIFF is

The Forgiven challenges the old saying ‘What happens on vacation stays on vacation’

 Synopsis: The Forgiven takes place over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco and explores the repercussions of a random accident on the lives of both the local Muslims and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa. Director: John Michael McDonagh Stars: Jessica Chastain, Ralph Fiennes,

Will Smith will be remembered for his right hook, not his Oscar.

 Where to even begin? What an evening! Hollywood’s biggest night did not disappoint. Many dreams came true on the Oscar stage, and there was one moment that will have people talking about for some time. First, let’s start with the hosts: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes were decent

Review: Scenes from a Marriage

 Our Keith Whittier does have a big crush on Jessica Chastain but watch the review to find out why he thinks Scenes from a Marriage is like watching the screen version of a well-crafted play. Synopsis: Television drama miniseries which re-examines Ingmar Bergman's original (1973) iconic depiction of love, hatred, desire, monogamy, marriage and

TIFF 21 could be the festival of Jessica Chastain

 Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoula Writing an article about one of my celebrity crushes shouldn’t make you think ‘Oh here comes the favouritism! He can’t be objective!’ — not true, fake news — I can very honest and unbiased. Now that we have that out of the way, I can honestly say,

The most anticipated movies of TIFF 2021

 We have arrived . . . The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is here and I am beyond excited! While the majority of the 2020 festival was virtual, this year will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person screenings. Like last year, audiences outside of Toronto can participate in the festival

Preparing for TIFF 21 with Co-Head Joana Vicente

 There are a lot of things I could say about Joana Vicente but if I was to simply it; She’s a big deal! To expand, she is the executive director and co-head of the Toronto International Film Festival. She has had a fascinating career, from being recognized as a leading figure

Ottawa Life at TIFF: Days 1-5

 Ottawa Life Magazine's resident film buff Keith Whittier is on the scene as our correspondent for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Here's his Day 1-5 festival update! So far the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has surpassed my expectations. I have barely had a moment to catch my

Film Review: The Zookeeper’s Wife

 Synopsis: The Zookeeper's Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. Stars: Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Daniel Bruhl Director: Niki Caro