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Nicolas Cage surrealist comedy to open TIFF's competitive Platform program

Nicolas Cage surrealist comedy to open TIFF's competitive Platform program

TORONTO — Nicolas Cage's surrealist comedy "Dream Scenario" will open the competitive Platform program at the Toronto International Film Festival, with acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins set to lead the jury.
Ira Sachs wanted to make 'a film of intimacy.' It got him an NC-17 rating

Ira Sachs wanted to make 'a film of intimacy.' It got him an NC-17 rating

NEW YORK (AP) — Ira Sachs never set out to make an NC-17-rated film. The New York-based, 57-year-old filmmaker of sharply observed independent films ( "Love Is Strange," “Little Men†) was compelled to create, as he says, “a film of intimacy.
Movie review: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, and maybe better than ever

Movie review: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, and maybe better than ever

There are some good gags and clever innovations in the animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," but there is one brilliant idea: casting Ice Cube as the voice of the movie's mutant insect supervillain Super Fly.
Barbie, Oppenheimer deliver record month for Cineplex theatres

Barbie, Oppenheimer deliver record month for Cineplex theatres

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it saw its highest July box office of all time as "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" sent droves to theatres last month. The Toronto-based cinema chain says the record month surpassed $86 million in net box office revenues.
The ‘Barbie’ bonanza continues at the box office, ‘Oppenheimer’ holds the No. 2 spot

The ‘Barbie’ bonanza continues at the box office, ‘Oppenheimer’ holds the No. 2 spot

NEW YORK (AP) — A week later, the “Barbenheimer†boom has not abated. Seven days after Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie†and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer†conspired to set box office records , the two films held unusually strongly in theaters.
Vampire dramedy, tribute to late Jean-Marc Vallée set for Venice film sidebar

Vampire dramedy, tribute to late Jean-Marc Vallée set for Venice film sidebar

VENICE, Italy — A tribute to late Quebec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée and a dramedy about a reluctant vampire are among the Canadian highlights set for a sidebar to the Venice Film Festival.
Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' to open Toronto Film Festival

Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' to open Toronto Film Festival

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Boy and the Heron," the first film in a decade by Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki, will open the 48th Toronto International Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday.
Film review: 'The Beanie Bubble,' with Zach Galifianakis, plunges into a plush toy '90s craze

Film review: 'The Beanie Bubble,' with Zach Galifianakis, plunges into a plush toy '90s craze

` (AP) — Who knew so many movie ideas could be found while rummaging through your attic? This year we've had movies on Tetris ( "Tetris" ), Nike ( "Air" ), Blackberry ( "Blackberry" ) and Cheetos ( "Flamin' Hot" ).
'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup

'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup

TORONTO — “Stranger Things†star Millie Bobby Brown has been added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup. The four-day pop culture convention says the actress will be on hand for autographs, photos and a panel.
Documentaries on 'Mr. Dressup,' anti-Black racism, Louis C.K. accusers head to TIFF

Documentaries on 'Mr. Dressup,' anti-Black racism, Louis C.K. accusers head to TIFF

TORONTO — Documentaries about Canadian children's entertainer Mr. Dressup, anti-Black racism in the United States and the women who accused Louis C.K. of sexual harassment are heading to the Toronto International Film Festival.