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Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 17, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: The Surgeon – “There is a quirky edge to everything”

A kidnapped surgeon is forced to perform one last operation. Warned as to how isolating and consuming it is to become a surgeon, a young medical intern decides to pursue the career anyway and subsequently discovers upon her retirement that she is lost without being in an operating room. However, the boredom is cut short when the surgeon is abducted and at gunpoint has to remove a tumour from a mysterious...

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Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 17, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

A veteran pickpocket unwittingly steals from a member of a crime family which puts his life at risk. A man heads off to work, only to discover at work that his wallet has gone missing, the culprit unknown to him is an old-school pickpocket, Harry, who is looking after his sickly wife, estranged from their daughter and has a good thing going at a pawn shop owned by a good friend. The trouble is he gets too...

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Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 17, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: The Assassin(s) – “a cousin to Zodiac”

Police and journalists try to uncover the conspiracy behind the attempted assassination of South Korean President Park Chung-hee. Doing their own form of terror was the Korea Central Intelligence Agency which was an instrument used by South Korean President Park Chung-hee to keep his opposition in line through fear; but an assassination attempt on his life which led to the murder of his wife and the death...

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Posted by Hillary Butler on Sep 16, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: Love of Your Life – “Rachel Morrison’s film was always going to be beautiful.”

“Grief is never finished” These words are spoken by Catherine Keener in Love of Your Life. And they resonated profoundly. Not to get too personal, but in the last year and a bit, grief has been a constant companion in my life. Loss is never easy, whether a parent, an aunt, an uncle or even a dog. And the truth is, that everyone processes grief differently. Some people may bury it deep...

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Posted by Hillary Butler on Sep 16, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: Bedford Park – “It does feel refreshingly honest and authentic”

Not every romance needs a meet-cute. Let’s call the meeting of Audrey (Moon Choi) and Eli (Son Sukku) a meet-ugly. As Audrey translates for her mother, who was in a car accident with Eli, their interaction definitely goes from bad to worse. Yelling, shouting and throwing fruit transpire as Eli coldly dismisses their desire to talk about the vehicular damage. But, when a medical emergency later...

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Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 16, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: The Daughters of Abraham

Two estranged friends find their summer reunion upended by a tragedy. A wild party has one of two female friends unknowingly filmed having sex; the impulsive act has unexpected consequences, especially when an estranged acquaintance shows up and the relationship is renewed. The real strength comes from the entire cast, as it does feel as if the viewer is watching their lives unfold. Relationships between...

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Posted by Hillary Butler on Sep 16, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: What Lies Between Us – “A powerful film”

“We’re in this together” seems like famous last words, when you know that eventually the opposite will be true. In this twisty drama from director Amalie Næsby Fick, the truth will eventually come out, friendships will be strained, and lives will be changed. Anne Sofie (Borgen’s Sidse Babett Knudsen) and Sara (Sofie Gråbøl) are the types of friends that people envy. They have an...

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Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 16, 2026

TIFF 2026 Review: Angh

The arrival of an American missionary causes a chief and his family to become the only remaining inhabitants of a Nagaland village in the early 1960s. Holding steadfast to the traditional beliefs and customs is Anghba while looking after his ailing wife and mute young son. The devotion has been costly, as the Nagaland village in which they live has become devoid of other inhabitants who have chosen to...

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TIFF 2026 Review: The Surgeon – “There is a quirky edge to everything”

Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 17, 2026 in action, All, comedy, drama, Film, Headline, Reviews, thriller | 0 comments

A kidnapped surgeon is forced to perform one last operation. Warned as to how isolating and consuming it is to become a surgeon, a young medical intern decides to pursue the career anyway and subsequently...

TIFF 2026 Review: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 17, 2026 in All, drama, Film, Headline, indie, Reviews, thriller | 0 comments

A veteran pickpocket unwittingly steals from a member of a crime family which puts his life at risk. A man heads off to work, only to discover at work that his wallet has gone missing, the culprit unknown to him...

TIFF 2026 Review: The Assassin(s) – “a cousin to Zodiac”

Posted by Trevor Hogg on Sep 17, 2026 in All, drama, Film, Headline, Reviews, thriller | 0 comments

Police and journalists try to uncover the conspiracy behind the attempted...

Tenzing – Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston take on Everest in the trailer for the new biopic

Posted by Phil on Sep 16, 2026 in All, biopic, drama, Film, Trailers | 0 comments

Today, Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for “Tenzing,” a new feature...

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Posted by Phil on Sep 16, 2026 in All, animated, Books, drama, fantasy, Film, thriller, Trailers | 0 comments

Black Bear UK today debuted the final trailer for Wildwood. The trailer...

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Posted by Mike Spring on Sep 16, 2026 in All, DVD/Blu-ray, Film, Reviews, TV | Comments Off on What’s New in Home Video & Pop Culture – September 15, 2026 – Mobland, Graduation Day, TMNT x Godzilla, Star Trek and more

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