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TIFF 2025 – Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy Attend “Train Dreams” Premiere

Photos by: Myles Herod – Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy attended the “Train Dreams” premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 9th. Set in the Pacific Northwest during the first decades of the 20th century, Jockey director Clint Bentley’s beguiling adaptation of Pulitzer Prize finalist Denis Johnson’s … Continue reading

TIFF 2025: “The Smashing Machine” is Less a Sports Biopic Than a Bruised Character Study

By: Myles Herod – Set between 1997 and 2000, The Smashing Machine is less a sports biopic than a bruised character study, an unflinching portrait of MMA legend Mark Kerr, played with raw vulnerability by an unrecognizable Dwayne Johnson. Director Benny Safdie, stepping out from his collaborative work with brother Josh, crafts a film that … Continue reading

Photos: The Lumineers @ Budweiser Stage

By: Joanna Roselli – Denver-based folk-rock band The Lumineers, who released their newest album, Automatic, on February 14th, 2025 via Dualtone, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Sept. 8th.

TIFF 2025 – Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz Attend “Frankenstein” Premiere

Photos by: Myles Herod – Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, and Guillermo del Toro attended the “Frankenstein” premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival last night (Sept. 8th). Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro’s visually sumptuous adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece finds Oscar Isaac as the brilliant scientist whose unearthly creation, … Continue reading

TIFF 2025 – Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Benny Safdie Attend “The Smashing Machine” Premiere

Photos by: Myles Herod – Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Benny Safdie attended “The Smashing Machine” premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival last night (Sept. 8th). In one of the year’s most unexpected team-ups, indie icon Benny Safdie and star Dwayne Johnson unite for The Smashing Machine, the powerful and gritty account of … Continue reading

TIFF 2025 – Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, John Slattery, and Richard E. Grant Attend “Nuremberg” Premiere

Photos by: Myles Herod – Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, John Slattery, and Richard E. Grant attended the “Nuremberg” premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival last night (Sept. 7th). Featuring powerhouse performances from Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, this gripping historical drama from writer-director James Vanderbilt (TIFF ’15’s Truth) chronicles … Continue reading

TIFF 2025 – Paul Mescal, Jesse Buckley, and Emily Watson Attend “Hamnet” Premiere

Photos by: Myles Herod – Paul Mescal, Jesse Buckley, and Emily Watson attended the “Hamnet” premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival last night (Sept. 7th). Academy Award–winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, TIFF ’20 People’s Choice Award) helms this lush and tender drama about William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his family, as seen through … Continue reading

Photos: A Day To Remember, Yellowcard, State Champs, Boundaries @ Budweiser Stage

By: Curtis Sindrey – Pop-punk band A Day To Remember, who released their newest album, Big Ole Album Vol. 1, on February 18, 2025 via Fueled By Ramen, which featured the singles “Miracle”, “Feedback”, “Make It Make Sense”, “LeBron”, and “All My Friends”, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (Sept. 7th) with pop-punk band … Continue reading

Photos + Review: System of a Down, Deftones @ Rogers Stadium

By: Curtis Sindrey – Last night (Sept. 5th) at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, System of a Down and Deftones treated metal fans to an incredible double-header that showcased the best of alternative metal and nu-metal. The energy in the stadium was electric from the moment Deftones took the stage with their atmospheric soundscapes and powerful riffs … Continue reading

TIFF 2025 – Chris Evans, Anya Taylor Joy, Charli XCX, and Vincent Cassell Attend “Sacrifice” Premiere

Photos by: Myles Herod – Chris Evans, Anya Taylor Joy, Charli XCX, and Vincent Cassell attended the “Sacrifice” premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival last night (Sept. 6th). An environmental conference is disrupted — first by celebrities — and then by eco-terrorists. Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, Salma Hayek Pinault, John Malkovich, … Continue reading