TIFF Updates

Tuesday night I had the privilege of attending the premier of "Toronto Stories", a movie based on 4 different relationship tales centered around a lost boy that all take place in Toronto. The movie was directed by Sook Yin-Lee (pictured above, 2nd from the left, with the other directors & producers) and featured excellent actors and beautiful scenic shots of the different neighbourhoods and people that are part of Toronto.


Considering that new immigrants make up a growing number of the population, it was refreshing to see glimpses of the lives of different people that create our culturally diverse city. It was also heartwarming to hear the actors describe the challenging but wonderful experiences they had when making the film.





The little lost boy, played by Toka Murphy and pictured above in Union Station, was absolutely adorable and is definitely a star on the rise. I was also particularly impressed with the performance of Samantha Weinstein, who played the adventurous red headed Cayle from Riverdale.



Here are some other buzzworthy movies that friends and people at parties have been recommending:

* Faubourg 36 - a tear inducing French film
* Slumdog Millionaire - an extraordinary film shot in India, based on a best selling novel
* RocknRolla - a tough and rough Guy Richie film
* Cooper's Camera - a hilarious Christmas comedy taking place in the '80s


* Medicine for Melancholy - premiered at SXSW in Texas, about the evolution of a one night stand and the regression of life in San Francisco. I was able to make it to this film and although it was quite enjoyable, I preferred Toronto Stories.