In this episode of the Seventh Row podcast, we discuss two recently restored Scottish classic gentle comedies directed by Bill Forsyth, Gregory’s Girl (1981) and Local Hero (1983).
Six must-see Canadian shorts at TIFF19
The ShortCuts programme at TIFF spotlights Canadian shorts. Seventh Row editors Alex Heeney and Orla Smith pick the six must-see standouts in the programme.
TIFF 2019’s most exciting emerging actors to watch
To mark the start of TIFF 2019, we delve into the budding careers of 13 of our favourite emerging actors who have films at the festival. Read all our TIFF coverage here.
Ep. 18: Sergio and Sergei
In this episode of the Seventh Row podcast, we discuss the delightful Cuban comedy Sergio and Sergei, directed by Ernesto Daranas. This warm film about connecting across borders and a critique of totalitarian regimes is one of this year’s true hidden gems.
Ep. 17.5: Performances in Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale
A special mini-episode to discuss the performances in Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale. Listen to the full discussion of the film here. Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney (@bwestcineaste), Associate Editor Brett Pardy (@antiqueipod), and Editor at Large Mary Angela Rowe (@lapsedvictorian) welcomed special guest Joe Lipsett (@bstolemyremote) for an extensive discussion of Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale. Due to […]
The best films of 2019 so far
Before TIFF begins, we’ve put together a list of the best films of 2019 so far with links to our more in-depth coverage.