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A vintage polaroid photo of actor John Candy. He is wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey and smiling. Behind him is a blue wall with a yellow painting.

John Candy: I Like Me Review – A Movie with a Heart of Gold

by Pat Mullen
September 5, 2025
Reviews/TIFF

John Candy: I Like Me celebrates the Canadian icon with a mighty heart who delighted audiences with SCTV, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Splash.

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An archival photo of singer Paula Cole at Lilith Fair. She is on stage, viewed from behind, and the photo shows her looking out at the crowd of people.

TIFF’s Galas and Special Presentations Slate Spotlights Canadian Cultural History

by Pat Mullen
July 21, 2025
News/TIFF

TIFF announces Galas and Special Presentations including documentaries about Lilith Fair, Degrassi, and the 1972 Toronto production of Godspell.

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A vintage polaroid photo of actor John Candy. He is wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey and smiling. Behind him is a blue wall with a yellow painting.

TIFF to Open 50th Edition with John Candy Documentary

by Pat Mullen
June 4, 2025
News/TIFF

TIFF announces that the documentary John Candy: I Like Me will serve as the opening night gala of the 50th edition of the festival on Sept. 4.

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Road Diary Review: Bruce Springsteen Is the Boss of It All

by Jason Gorber
September 14, 2024September 18, 2024
Reviews/TIFF

Thom Zimny's latest Bruce Springsteen documentary Road Diary shows The Boss in his element: wowing crowds through live performance.

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Will & Harper Review: A Road Trip through America in Transition

by Liam Lacey
September 12, 2024
Reviews/TIFF

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele take a road trip across America after the latter transitions at the age of 61 in this funny and heart-warming documentary.

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Elton John: Never too Late Review – The Bitch Is Back

by Pat Mullen
September 11, 2024
Reviews/TIFF

In Elton John: Never Too Late, life of the pop culture icon gets an engaging treatment with a surprise appearance by John Lennon.

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Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe Review – Easy Listening

by Pat Mullen
September 10, 2024September 19, 2025
Reviews/TIFF

Is it time to say goodbye to music docs? Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe is a respectful portrait that is easygoing, but lightweight.

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From the Supermen to the Superboys of Malegaon

by Jason Gorber
September 5, 2024
Interviews/TIFF

An interview with Superboys of Megalaon director Reema Kagti and producer Zoya Akhtar about adapting a 2008 documentary cult hit as a drama.

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Andrea Bocelli, LEGO Pharrell, and Will & Harper Join TIFF Line-Up

by Pat Mullen
July 22, 2024July 23, 2024
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TIFF announces Galas and Special Presentations for 2024 festival, including Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, Piece By Piece, and Will & Harper.

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How Nickelback Doc Hate to Love Went from EPK to Auteur Rockumentary

by Jason Gorber
September 23, 2023
Interviews/TIFF

An interview with Hate to Love: Nickelback director Leigh Brooks and producer Ben Jones about their six-year journey with the oft-derided band.

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Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions spotlights the career of the Rough Trade rocker.

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