Film Festivals

Toronto Film Fest Day 1: Peasants, Cats, Goats, Nymphs and War

Michael Giltz | Posted 11.10.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Giltz

While Cannes is still the Wimbledon of festivals, Toronto is the other one that matters most. Come here to catch the hottest films from Cannes, fall releases looking to tout themselves, and Oscar hopefuls.

Here We Go Again! The Toronto Film Festival is about to start!

Eric Lurio | Posted 11.08.2009 | Entertainment


Eric Lurio

Food? The supermarket at basement of the Manulife center has really good take-out, and Toronto has the best hot dog carts in the World. What more do you want?

Trade Journos No-Shows at Cannes

Rex Weiner | Posted 06.12.2009 | Media


Rex Weiner

The fact that the venerable entertainment industry trades are sending fewer reporters to Cannes marks the end of one of the juicier assignments in the field of journalism.

My Oscar Adventure -- 67 Movies in 9 Days

Lisa Nesselson | Posted 03.23.2009 | Entertainment


Lisa Nesselson

By Lisa Nesselson Esquire's popular feature "What Does it Feel Like?" has covered topics from the desirable ("What's It Like to Have Tantric Sex?")...

Afghan Stars at Sundance

Havana Marking | Posted 02.27.2009 | Entertainment


Havana Marking

Last Saturday night, we were presented two awards by the good people of Sundance. it was the first time an Afghan film had made it there, and the people of Afghanistan were over the moon.

A People's Festival

Pablo Ganguli | Posted 07.24.2008 | Entertainment


Pablo Ganguli

Anybody mildly interested in the arts in this country will tell you that Edinburgh is the king city of festivals. It's August programme dominates the galaxy of festival-making.

Inspiring Lessons From "Up With Me"

Greg Takoudes | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment


Greg Takoudes

The most thrilling and frightening moments in directing Up With Me were those when I had to relinquish some creative control of the film, and learn to trust the creative instincts of my teen actors.