Report From Toronto
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A Quiet Redford, a Quiet Redford Movie
It must be very difficult for him to move from superstar status to having a film he hopes will sell
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IFC to Distribute ‘Unauthorized’ Harvey Weinstein Doc
The deal is IFC’s third buy at the Toronto International Film Festival
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TIFF Day 7: Ballet for Breakfast, Rock for Lunch
An invigorating day in Toronto includes the triumphant, crazy “Black Swan” and a special preview from Bruce Springsteen
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Sony Pictures Worldwide Haunted by James Wan’s ‘Insidious’
Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne star in this modern take on the haunted house genre
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IFC Nabs Herzog’s 3D Doc; Anchor Bay Lands ‘Beautiful Boy’
Shawn Ku’s drama about the parents of a school shooter has been earning buzz for Michael Sheen and Maria Bello’s performances
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TIFF Scorecard: Weinstein Gets ‘Submarine’; Lionsgate, Roadside Buy ‘Conspirator’
After a two day bidding competition, The Weinstein Company bought a popular British comedy, “Submarine,” for $1 million; Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions bought Redford’s “Conspirator”
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Review: How Brooooce Became the Boss
“The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town” gives a glimpse into the creative mind of the man
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Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Toronto Domination’ Tour
It may be a film festival, but the hot ticket at TIFF was for a couple of events featuring that rocker from New Jersey
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TIFF’s Day 6: It Girls, Party Animals, Pirate Noises
In the shadow of the visiting Bruce Springsteen, life goes on mid-festival
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A Day in the Life of TIFF’s New Star: Evan Sneider
The rave in Toronto this week is “Girlfriend’s” Evan Sneider, a 31-year-old actor with Down Syndrome. TheWrap (and its videocam) followed Sneider throughout the day after his appearance created a sensation
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Another Year, Another Letdown From Hilary Swank
As with “Amelia” last year, “Conviction” doesn’t live up to its buzz — though its Sam Rockwell does
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TIFF’s Day 5: Lights Out, Deals On
The Lightbox goes dark, deals heat up, and kinky sex makes for a fun documentary
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‘Black Swan’ and a Serious Standing Ovation
Darren Aronofsky’s dark psychological thriller set in the world of ballet has set people buzzing
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‘127 Hours’ Casualty Count at TIFF: 3 Faintings, 1 Seizure
Danny Boyle’s tale of mountain climber Aaron Rolston’s self-amputation are almost impossible to watch — and the talk of Toronto
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Hoffman + Giamatti + ‘Barney’ = Canada’s Best at TIFF
Giamatti creates a self-destructive, loathful character, yet makes him someone to care about
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John H. Foote