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Ep. 20: Canadian Cinema shines at TIFF 2019
TIFF 2019 was another strong year for Canadian cinema. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss 19 Canadian films, ranging from small character studies to a re-imaged Greek tragedy to an anti-colonialist zombie epic.
The best 20 films of TIFF 2019
Seventh Row’s editors discuss the best films they saw at TIFF19, from Portrait of a Lady on Fire to Anne at 13,000 ft.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire was the gold standard at TIFF19
Céline Sciamma’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a beautiful period romance that upends cinematic stereotypes of the artistic muse.
Rupert Goold on Judy and directing for film vs. theatre
The Almeida Theatre’s Artistic Director Rupert Goold discusses his new film Judy, and the differences between directing for film and theatre.
TIFF19 review: Marriage Story is like Blue Valentine with levity
Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story, a deftly written divorce drama, was one of the best films at TIFF19.