Author Archives: terrencetodd
#TIFF2019: Once Upon a Festival…
Covering the festival for a Midwestern alternative weekly, while also scouting films for a festival makes curating a screening schedule …
Jennifer Lopez Mesmerizes in ‘Hustlers’
Jennifer Lopez’s talent is commandingly on display in her latest film, ‘Hustlers’ With the body and stamina of a peak-performance …
#TIFF2019: The World on Stage and Screen
Day Eight of the Toronto International Film Festival played with narrative sources and the idea of what’s going on in …
#TIFF2019: Going Off the Beaten Path
Part of the thrill of attending the Toronto International Film Festival, especially in this age of expanded access to film …
#TIFF2019: The Unbreakable Joker Strikes Again
Keeping track of the actors who have played live action versions of the Joker feels a bit like picking your …
#TIFF2019: From A Tearful Rage to Bittersweet Melancholy
A slowly developing narrative line has snaked its way through my festival screenings thus far. From Waves, the powerful All-American tragedy focused …
#TIFF2019: A Beautiful Day Four in the Neighborhood
I, like practically every other filmgoer last summer, fell hard for Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the shockingly necessary Morgan …
#TIFF2019: Annette Bening Close-Up on Day 3
I’m at the point in my annual Toronto International Film Festival coverage where I’ve come across a performer of note …
#TIFF2019: Rising Stars Light Up Day 2
In theory, I love the TIFF Rising Stars initiative. I can’t say that I’ve invested a significant portion of my …