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Noah Cowan, former co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival, dead at 55

Noah Cowan, former co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival, dead at 55

TORONTO — Noah Cowan, former co-director of the Toronto International Film Festival, has died at the age of 55. Cowan's publicist said he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2021 and died Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Review: Cannes breakout ‘Close’ tells of innocence and grief

Review: Cannes breakout ‘Close’ tells of innocence and grief

“ Close ” is a crushing story of grief told with grace by Belgian director Lukas Dhont . At its heart is a friendship, loving and deep, between two 13-year-old boys, Leo (Eden Dambrine) and Remi (Gustav De Waele), in the countryside.
New grant for Indigenous filmmakers launched in honour of Jeff Barnaby

New grant for Indigenous filmmakers launched in honour of Jeff Barnaby

TORONTO — Sarah Del Seronde is a big believer in interrogating the word "legacy," particularly as it relates to her late husband, the filmmaker Jeff Barnaby.
Review: Even J.Lo can't save this 'Shotgun Wedding'

Review: Even J.Lo can't save this 'Shotgun Wedding'

Spoiler alert: J.Lo looks fantastic in a wedding dress.
Oscar-nominated Montreal artist on making prosthetics for 'tragic' drama 'The Whale'

Oscar-nominated Montreal artist on making prosthetics for 'tragic' drama 'The Whale'

The Montreal makeup artist who helped transform Brendan Fraser into a morbidly obese man for “The Whale” says he’s grateful for Oscar recognition of a project that stands as one of the most demanding of his career.
Review: Fleeting joys in the sublime 'One Fine Morning'

Review: Fleeting joys in the sublime 'One Fine Morning'

Like most things, the title of Mia Hansen-Løve's “One Fine Morning” sounds better in French. “Un Beau Matin" doesn't have that same rom-commy ring.
Serena Williams, Kristen Bell, North West join cast of 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie'

Serena Williams, Kristen Bell, North West join cast of 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie'

TORONTO — Tennis champion Serena Williams and "Frozen" star Kristen Bell are among the names joining the Paw Patrol movie sequel.
Domee Shi on what 'Turning Red' Oscar nomination means for representation in film

Domee Shi on what 'Turning Red' Oscar nomination means for representation in film

Hours after learning she had snagged an Oscar nomination for best animated feature, stunned Toronto filmmaker Domee Shi said the nod offered welcome “validation” that stories led by diverse characters can succeed.
'The Flying Sailor' a third Oscar nomination for Calgary-based animation duo

'The Flying Sailor' a third Oscar nomination for Calgary-based animation duo

"The Flying Sailor," an animated short film based on a story about one of the victims in the 1917 Halifax explosion, is the third project Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis have worked on together.
Review: Star-crossed lovers tackle history in 'You People'

Review: Star-crossed lovers tackle history in 'You People'

Ezra Cohen and Amira Mohammed don't exactly meet cute. He jumps into the backseat of her red Mini Cooper, mistaking it for his Uber and she starts punching him, thinking he's an intruder. “Help I’m being attacked!” she screams.