Report From Toronto
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‘Beautiful Boy’: Raise a Glass for the Columbine Killers’ Parents
What happens next to a couple whose son walks into his university armed with weapons and begins shooting students, finally killing himself
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TIFF: Anchor Bay Buys ‘A Horrible Way to Die’
Deal caps big week of acquisitions for film distributor
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TIFF’s Day 8: Here Comes the Rain
As bad weather arrives and the fest winds down, critics take stock of TIFF, and two movies come out on top
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‘Casino Jack’: Welcome Back Arrogant, Smarmy Kevin Spacey
Spacey finally has found another role worthy of that particular talent, and judging by the way he tears into the part, he knows it
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TIFF: Lionsgate Snares Oscar-Bait ‘Rabbit Hole’
Nicole Kidman drama will be released in 2010, just in time for this year’s awards cycle
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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