Report From Toronto
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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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Exclusive: Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up ‘Incendies’
The French-language film gets snapped up amid a marketplace that’s heating up
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Madman Picks Up ‘Peep World’ for Australia, New Zealand
Michael C. Hall and Sarah Silverman lead the comedy’s cast
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Eastwood Takes Another Bold Subject to TIFF: the Afterlife
They love Clint in Toronto, but they’re divided on “The Hereafter”; this critic has a personal connection
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Emilio Estevez Takes His Dad for a Long Walk
Martin Sheen stars, his son directs “The Way,” a thoughtful labor of love that shows how Estevez has grown
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Oscar Bait at Toronto: Firth’s ‘King’s Speech’ to Aronofsky’s ‘Swan’
And let’s not forget “Trust” by … former “Friend” David Schwimmer
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Weinstein Co. Buys ‘Dirty Girl,’ Redford’s ‘Conspirator’ Gets Offers
Emilio Estevez’s “The Way” and David Schwimmer’s “Trust” attracting interest from buyers
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TIFF: Clint Eastwood’s “Hereafter;” Sam Rockwell Kills in “Conviction”
Clint gets thoughtful about the afterlife in “Hereafter,” with Matt Damon; Tony Goldwyn’s “Conviction” features a searing performance by Sam Rockwell
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Letter from Toronto: Transition Grips the Film Business
The sense of transition is palpable at this year’s festival, where existential business worries overshadow the films
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TIFF’s Day 4: New Digs & Bad Buzz
Clint Eastwood’s latest debuts … but is it one of the TIFF entries that’s losing momentum?