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La Bola Negra Tops TIFF Audience Vote, Igniting Oscar Campaign

The Spanish-language drama 'La Bola Negra' won the top People’s Choice Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), a prize often cited as a predictor for the Academy Awards. Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, the film is set for a theatrical release on October 16 before streaming on Netflix in December. The win follows a competitive bidding war after its Cannes premiere, where the directors received the best director prize. Runners-up included Peter Farrelly’s 'I Play Rocky' and Sian Heder’s 'Being Heumann.'

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#film #javier-calvo #la-bola-negra

entertainment1 month ago•108 min saved

Gibney’s 'Musk' Documentary Premieres to Mixed Reactions and Legal Threats

Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary 'Musk' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, drawing strong audience applause but fierce backlash from Elon Musk. The film, which criticizes Musk’s business ethics and personal conduct, has been moved up for a wide theatrical release on October 9 due to high demand. Musk’s legal team has issued threats, while the film is being positioned as a potential Oscar contender.

via Creative Bloq|

#alex-gibney #bleecker-street #documentary

television1 month ago•11 min saved

Yaga Sets AMC+ Premiere for October 23

The contemporary mystery thriller 'Yaga' will premiere exclusively on AMC+ in the U.S. on October 23. The series, which reimagines the Slavic myth of Baba Yaga, features a private investigator investigating a disappearance in a coastal town. It follows a world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival and a panel at New York Comic Con.

via Deadline|

#amc #hudson-williams #noah-reid

film-and-media1 month ago•11 min saved

Gibney Faces Legal Threats and Distribution Risks for 'Musk' Documentary

Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary 'Musk' has sparked a legal dispute with Elon Musk and raised concerns about its distribution due to the ongoing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Gibney stated he received no substantive response from Musk despite multiple formal outreach attempts. The film, which portrays Musk as a manipulative figure, has drawn criticism from the tech billionaire and his legal team, who allege misrepresentations regarding his influence on the 2024 election. While Gibney maintains confidence in the film’s factual accuracy, he expressed concern that the media consolidation involving Larry Ellison and David Ellison could hinder the documentary’s wide release on HBO Max.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#alex-gibney #documentary #elon-musk

film1 month ago•13 min saved

Snyder's 'The Last Photograph' Premieres at TIFF to Mixed Reviews

Zack Snyder’s 13th feature, 'The Last Photograph,' debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 13, 2026. The 2-hour-15-minute action thriller, which Snyder directed, shot, and developed over two decades, marks his first independent production without studio or streamer involvement. While the film features strong visual aesthetics and kinetic action sequences, early reactions are sharply divided, with many critics citing excessive length, tonal inconsistencies, and a lack of narrative resolution as major flaws.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#film #fra-fee #stuart-martin

film1 month ago•24 min saved

Paulson Returns to Film Spotlight in 'Closing Night' After Decade of TV Focus

Sarah Paulson stars in 'Closing Night,' a family drama premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. Written and directed by Cody Fern, the film marks Paulson's first major theatrical lead in a decade. The story follows a Broadway star facing a health crisis, reuniting her with estranged family members. While the cast is praised for their intensity, critics are divided on the script's quality.

via variety.com|

#closing-night #cody-fern #film

film1 month ago•13 min saved

Rosalind Eleazar Steals the Show in Chris Rock’s Raw Hollywood Drama 'Misty Green'

Chris Rock returns to directing with 'Misty Green,' a raw character study about a faded Black actress struggling to revive her career in Los Angeles. Rosalind Eleazar delivers a standout performance as the lead, while the film explores the harsh realities of the entertainment industry through a lens of humor and melancholy. A24 will release the movie in October.

via Deadline|

#a24 #chris-rock #film

film1 month ago•14 min saved

Taron Egerton Stars in 'Everybody Wants to Fuck Me,' a Genre-Bending Satire on Modern Dating

Jonathan Schey’s debut feature, 'Everybody Wants to Fuck Me,' premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Taron Egerton as Adam, a London man who uses performative niceness to seduce women. After a night with a skeptical academic, Adam is cursed with irresistible pheromones, turning his dating habits into a body-horror nightmare. Critics praise Egerton’s performance and the film’s slick style but criticize its shallow social commentary and predictable ending.

via Variety|

#comedy #film #horror

film1 month ago•15 min saved

Rosalind Eleazar Steals the Show in Chris Rock's A24 Drama 'Misty Green'

Chris Rock’s fourth directorial feature, 'Misty Green,' premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival and releases in theaters on October 9 via A24. The film stars Rosalind Eleazar as a faded Black actress navigating self-sabotage and industry racism in Los Angeles. Critics praise Eleazar’s performance as a career-defining turn, though opinions vary on Rock’s direction and the film’s structural coherence.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#a24 #chris-rock #film

film1 month ago•11 min saved

Rogen and Kendrick Premiere 'Babies' at TIFF, Exploring Child-Free Life

Lauren Miller Rogen’s new comedy 'Babies' premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, starring her husband Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick. The film explores the decision to remain child-free through the lens of a married couple who take in a friend and her daughter. It is described as a deeply personal project reflecting the couple's real-life experiences and their nonprofit work regarding Alzheimer's.

via Deadline|

#anna-kendrick #babies #film

film1 month ago

TIFF 2026: Awards Contenders and Red Carpet Highlights

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) opened on September 10, 2026, featuring nearly 300 films and high-profile red carpet appearances. The event serves as a critical launchpad for awards season, with titles like 'The Housewife' and 'Being Heumann' drawing significant attention. While Page Six highlighted celebrity attendance, Deadline and Rotten Tomatoes focused on critical reception and Oscar potential, noting that 12 of the last 15 TIFF audience award winners received Best Picture nominations.

via Page Six|

#2026 #awards-season #film

film1 month ago•15 min saved

Chase Infiniti Stuns at TIFF with 'The Julia Set,' a Sharp Math-Geek Romance

Chase Infiniti delivers a standout performance in 'The Julia Set,' a new drama premiering at the Toronto Film Festival. Directed by Niki Byrne, the film follows a math prodigy navigating a toxic romance with her teaching assistant. Critics praise Infiniti's nuanced portrayal and Byrne's sharp direction, marking a significant step for both in their careers.

via Variety|

#chase-infiniti #christopher-briney #film

film1 month ago•11 min saved

TIFF 2026 Opens With Record Slate, Spotlighting 'Being Heumann' and Award-Season Contenders

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival launched on September 10, 2026, featuring a record 293 feature films. The event serves as a critical hub for awards-season buzz and indie financing, with major premieres including Siân Heder’s 'Being Heumann' and Peter Farrelly’s 'I Play Rocky.' Critics and industry observers are closely watching titles like 'Misty Green' and 'The Housewife' for potential Oscar recognition, while the accompanying market focuses on pre-selling projects amid shifting distribution models.

via deadline.com|

#being-heumann #film #i-play-rocky

film1 month ago•13 min saved

Naomi Watts Stars in 'The Housewife,' a New Holocaust Drama Premiering at Toronto

Naomi Watts leads the cast of 'The Housewife,' a new Holocaust drama that premiered as the opening night film at the Toronto Film Festival. Directed by Ben Shirinian, the movie adapts a 2015 script by Alyssa Hill and tells the true story of a former concentration camp guard who lived a secret life in 1960s Queens, New York. Watts plays Hermine Ryan, a seemingly ordinary housewife whose past is uncovered by a New York Times reporter, played by Tye Sheridan, who was tipped off by Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. The film avoids graphic depictions of the camps, focusing instead on the psychological tension of her hidden identity and the moral ambiguity of her post-war life.

via Deadline|

#film #holocaust #naomi-watts

film1 month ago•10 min saved

Apple's 'Being Heumann' Opens TIFF with Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo

Apple Original Films has released the teaser for 'Being Heumann,' the new feature from Oscar-winning director Siân Heder. The film, starring Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo, will open the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2026. It is set to release in select theaters on November 6 and stream on Apple TV on November 13.

via Deadline|

#apple-tv #being-heumann #film