Features archive
The President Makes A Movie: An Interview With Brian D. Johnson
September 9, 2015
Norm Wilner interviews Brian D. Johnson, TFCA President, on Johnson’s debut documentary Al Purdy Was Here.
Auteurs de Force: Sam Peckinpah and Michael Cimino at Locarno 68
August 17, 2015
Locarno 68’s retrospectives on Sam Peckinpah and Michael Cimino has Adam Nayman looking back.
Fantasia 2015: Like Summer Camp, But For Cinephiles
August 13, 2015
Back from Montreal, Jason Gorber chats about the highlights at this year’s Fantasia Fest.
Locarno 68: The Kids Are Alright
August 12, 2015
Adam Nayman reflects on being a Critics’ Academy mentor at the 68th Locarno Film Festival.
MDFF Presents: Programming the Unprogrammed
July 2, 2015
Adam Nayman spoke with the curators of MDFF Presents, a monthly programme that highlights some great films previously undistributed in Toronto.
The Conversation of Cinema: Champions and Critics
June 11, 2015
As Jason Gorber writes, critics may not be awarding any Palme d’Ors, but they can champion a film until it reaches a similar status.
Festival Diary: the 68th Cannes Film Festival
May 23, 2015
Jake Howell writes from the 68th Cannes Film Festival, where critical reactions have been all over the place.
Jury Road: Joel and Ethan Coen
May 14, 2015
Adam Nayman writes on one of cinema’s most curious responsibilities: presiding over a Cannes jury.
It’s National Canadian Film Day!
April 29, 2015
Jason Gorber chats with Jack Blum and Sharon Corder of Reel Canada about the 2nd annual National Canadian Film Day.
Festival Diary: The 29th Fribourg International Film Festival
April 10, 2015
José Teodoro writes about his time as the FIPRESCI jury president at the 29th Fribourg International Film Festival.