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TIFF screening controversial doc 'Russians at War' amid protests, tight security

TIFF screening controversial doc 'Russians at War' amid protests, tight security

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival is screening the controversial "Russians at War" documentary under "exceptional" circumstances, the festival's CEO said Tuesday as he shared more details about the threats that delayed the film's Nort
Movie Review: Coon, Olsen and Lyonne await a father’s death in ‘His Three Daughters’

Movie Review: Coon, Olsen and Lyonne await a father’s death in ‘His Three Daughters’

Death isn’t like it is in the movies, a character explains in “ His Three Daughters.
Movie Review: 'Transformers One,' an origin story no one wants with brutality levels no one needs

Movie Review: 'Transformers One,' an origin story no one wants with brutality levels no one needs

Movie origin stories finally reach their nadir this week with “Transformers One,” the super-violent, toy-selling vehicle that tells the tale of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from besties to foes. Did anyone ask for this? Did Wile E.
Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film

Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston 's epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela's landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall.
TIFF to screen controversial 'Russians at War' after halting shows amid protest

TIFF to screen controversial 'Russians at War' after halting shows amid protest

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has rescheduled screenings of controversial documentary "Russians at War" after it paused showings over "significant threats.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5

Moviegoers said yes to more “ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ” this weekend. After its monster opening , the Tim Burton sequel easily topped the domestic box office charts again with $51.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
TIFF audience prizes for 'Life of Chuck,' Hip doc; Rankin among Canadian winners

TIFF audience prizes for 'Life of Chuck,' Hip doc; Rankin among Canadian winners

TORONTO — "The Life of Chuck," an offbeat drama from writer-director Mike Flanagan, is the People's Choice Award winner at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
'The Life of Chuck' wins the Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award

'The Life of Chuck' wins the Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award

The Toronto International Film Festival's People's Choice Award went to “The Life of Chuck,” handing Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation one of the most-watched prizes of the fall film festival circuit.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5

Moviegoers said yes to more “ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ” this weekend. After its monster opening , the Tim Burton sequel easily topped the domestic box office charts again with $51.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Political statements, harrowing documentaries: Five hidden gems from this year’s TIFF

Political statements, harrowing documentaries: Five hidden gems from this year’s TIFF

TORONTO — Hollywood superstars and awards buzz helped this year's Toronto International Film Festival return to form after multiple years of industry turmoil, but simmering political tensions defined some of the best features.
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