TIFF13 Reel Reviews

TIFF13 Reel Reviews: The festival wrap

Does TIFF13 mark the beginning of a Canadian star system? Film writer and critic Thom Ernst culminates his Playback festival coverage with an essay on Canada’s red carpet moment.

TIFF13 Reel Reviews: Devil’s Knot

Is the true life story of a small-town murder mystery too doc-saturated? Some say so, but film writer Thom Ernst argues this could be one of Atom Egoyan’s biggest films to date.

TIFF13 Reel Reviews: The F Word

With distribution deals locking in around the world, Michael Dowse’s latest film should do well with Toronto fans and rom-com lovers alike, says Thom Ernst.

TIFF13 Reel Reviews: Siddharth

Strong storytelling and an authentic vision of India set director Richie Mehta’s latest feature off on a fine start to market, says film critic Thom Ernst.

TIFF13 Reel Reviews: Le Demantelement

Kicking off a TIFF-long series of columns, film critic, writer and TV host Thom Ernst (pictured) reviews Sebastien Pilote’s festival feature and discusses its market potential.