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Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel among 1,000 signees of petition condemning TIFF's handling of Oct. 7 doc

Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel among 1,000 signees of petition condemning TIFF's handling of Oct. 7 doc

Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel and Debra Messing are among more than 1,000 entertainment figures who have signed an open letter condemning the Toronto International Film Festival for its handling of a film about the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Movie Review: A lyrical ode to the real cowgirls of the new West in ‘East of Wall’

Movie Review: A lyrical ode to the real cowgirls of the new West in ‘East of Wall’

Filmmaker Kate Beecroft points her lens toward the real cowgirls of the Badlands in the lyrical new film “East of Wall.
Michelle Yeoh brings Chinese blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' to life in English dub

Michelle Yeoh brings Chinese blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' to life in English dub

When Michelle Yeoh first saw “Ne Zha 2” in Hong Kong, she walked away dreaming about a dubbed version. The Chinese blockbuster, which this year became the highest-grossing animated film of all time with over $2.
TIFF and filmmaker Barry Avrich reach resolution to screen Oct. 7 doc amid outcry

TIFF and filmmaker Barry Avrich reach resolution to screen Oct. 7 doc amid outcry

The Toronto International Film Festival and the filmmaker behind a documentary about the Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, say they have reached an agreement and the doc will screen at the festival next month.
After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival

After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival will screen a documentary on the 2023 Hamas attack , after all, following an uproar over the film's disinvitation from the upcoming festival.
Bob Odenkirk isn't an action newbie anymore

Bob Odenkirk isn't an action newbie anymore

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Odenkirk ducks into a West Village coffee shop wearing sunglasses and a Chicago Cubs cap. Some degree of subterfuge might have been necessary for Odenkirk years ago. Surely fans of “Mr.
TIFF backtracks after pulling Oct. 7 documentary, denies censorship

TIFF backtracks after pulling Oct. 7 documentary, denies censorship

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has changed course after pulling a documentary about the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel from its lineup.
Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky had a rap battle. One is claiming victory

Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky had a rap battle. One is claiming victory

NEW YORK (AP) — A$AP Rocky had no idea Denzel Washington was going to throw Nas at him.
TIFF pulls documentary on 2023 Hamas attack from festival lineup, citing footage rights issue

TIFF pulls documentary on 2023 Hamas attack from festival lineup, citing footage rights issue

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival has pulled from its lineup a documentary on the Hamas 2023 attack into Israel over what the festival says was a footage rights issue.
Movie Review: Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' finds its groove in New York's streets

Movie Review: Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' finds its groove in New York's streets

Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” takes some time to find its groove. But once it does, when the film leaves the high rises and puts its feet on the New York pavement, it really sings.