Telling Our Story Review: Reclaiming History in Their Own Words by Courtney Small September 16, 2023 Reviews/TIFF Telling Our Story, directed by Kim O'Bomsawin, offers an overview of Indigenous history told through the diversity of First Nations experiences. Read More
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon Review – Of Ghosts and Empty Sockets by Jason Gorber September 16, 2023March 14, 2024 Reviews/TIFF In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, Alex Gibney's sprawling portrait of Paul Simon, is a triumphant celebration and a missed opportunity. Read More
Jen Markowitz on Summer Qamp and the generative power of queer joy by Ry Pembroke September 15, 2023 Interviews/Reviews An interview with Summer Qamp director Jen Markowitz on creating a safe space for queer youths to see themselves on film. Read More
Boil Alert Review: Simmering with Rage by Pat Mullen September 15, 2023 Reviews/TIFF Artist and activist Layla Staats is the guide in Boil Alert as she travels Canada and the USA to learn about water contamination in Indigenous communities. Read More
The Human Surge 3 Review: Re-Framing the Borders of Cinema by Pat Mullen September 15, 2023 Reviews/TIFF Eduardo Williams follows his 2016 breakout The Human Surge with another genre-defying and artistically daring feat of cinema. Read More
Defiant Review: Inside Ukraine’s War Room by Pat Mullen September 15, 2023 Reviews/TIFF The gripping Defiant documentary follows four Ukrainian politicians as they negotiate for peace and find diplomatic routes to end the war. Read More
God Is a Woman Review: Explores an Oscar winner Anew by Susan G. Cole September 14, 2023September 25, 2023 Reviews/TIFF God Is a Woman follows the quest to return the classic documentary The Sky Above, The Mud Below to the people it depicts. Read More
I Am Sirat Review: A Truly Collaborative Self-Portrait by Susan G. Cole September 14, 2023 Reviews/TIFF I Am Sirat is a collaborative documentary between Deepa Mehta and Sirat Teneja that shares the latter's experience as a transwoman in India. Read More
The Mother of All Lies Review: A Brave Act of Rebellion by Barbara Goslawski September 14, 2023 Reviews/TIFF The Mother of All Lies, co-winner of the l'OEil d'Or at Cannes, is a film of piercing honesty and a brave act of rebellion. Read More
The Pigeon Tunnel Review: A Most Wanted Interview by Rachel Ho September 14, 2023 Reviews/TIFF Errol Morris sits down with David Cornwell, aka author John le Carré, for the ultimate documentary tête-à-tête in The Pigeon Tunnel. Read More