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In 'Backspot,' director D.W. Waterson wants you to see the 'grit and dirt' of cheer

In 'Backspot,' director D.W. Waterson wants you to see the 'grit and dirt' of cheer

TORONTO — D.W. Waterson wasn't a cheerleader — but they did perform as one.
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Polish official harshly criticizes film that explores migration crisis at Poland-Belarus border

Polish official harshly criticizes film that explores migration crisis at Poland-Belarus border

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A leading member of Poland’s conservative government has sharply criticized a film that explores the humanitarian disaster affecting migrants along the Poland-Belarus border which premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival.
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A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn's 'Fitting In'

A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn's 'Fitting In'

Molly McGlynn always knew she was going to make a movie based on her experience with a reproductive disorder that changed her life in “unimaginable ways.
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Atom Egoyan says 'Seven Veils' explores themes that have haunted him for years

Atom Egoyan says 'Seven Veils' explores themes that have haunted him for years

TORONTO — On a sun-drenched August morning, filmmaker Atom Egoyan stands in the silence of a dim post-production room.
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Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

Local businesses preparing for 'more mellow' TIFF as Hollywood strikes continue

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls around each year, few people are as busy as Charles Khabouth.
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‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records

‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records

The third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

Carlo Chatrian to step down as artistic director of the Berlin film festival

BERLIN (AP) — The artistic director of the Berlin International Film Festival, Carlo Chatrian, said on Saturday that he will step down next year after Germany's culture minister announced a new management structure for the event.
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A closer look at 5 Canadian titles ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

A closer look at 5 Canadian titles ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO — From age-old terrors to high school queer angst, Canadian films and series showcased at this year's Toronto International Film Festival offer a wide array of options even without the usual draw of A-listers.
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Nickelback, Sho Madjozi, Finn Wolfhard among musicians set for TIFF street party

Nickelback, Sho Madjozi, Finn Wolfhard among musicians set for TIFF street party

TORONTO — Canadian rockers Nickelback, South African rapper Sho Madjozi and Finn Wolfhard’s band The Aubreys are among the artists set to perform at the Toronto International Film Festival’s annual street party.
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film coming to movie theaters in October

Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film coming to movie theaters in October

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to movie theaters. Swift announced Thursday that the concert film “Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour” will open in North American theaters Oct. 13.
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