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The stories we would put on the marquee. Reviews, reporting and obituaries from people who work on set.
"The Odyssey" Controversy That’s Not Talked About Enough
If we are all about representation and equal opportunity, we have to actually give equal opportunity, not just talk about it
Giselle Bonilla's "The Musical" is a brilliantly daring new comedy
The Dispatch — Daily
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"Inhabitant" Bargains With the Devil of Self-Abandonment
21.10
"Friends Like Us" Turns Fandom Into a Hostage Situation
20.10
"The Shift" Turns "Eat the Rich" Into a Literal Warning
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"In The Palm of Her Hand" Finds Tenderness in an Unmarked Grave
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"God's Future Soldiers" Turns Blind Faith Into Daylight Horror
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Double features
Two at a time
Opinions
What I learned from participating in Women in Film and Media of Kansas City's first Pitch-A-Thon
The judges and audience made everyone feel like a winner.
Horror Films
I Watched All Seven "Scream" Movies In Under A Week
Exploring the psychology, characters, and motives that keep audiences coming back to the "Scream" franchise.
Horror Films
Vera Drew, Director of Transgender Joker Parody, Set to Direct Horror-Comedy Film “Trandemic”
She made a parody of Joker (2019) that somehow made me cry my little gay heart out and now she's taking a swing at horror comedy.
TIFF 2026
TIFF 2026: See All The Award Winners
See who won big at TIFF this year, including the highly coveted People's Choice Award.
Opinions
World-building for non-fantasy writers
Your world will inform how you write your characters, and the actions they take.
TIFF 2026
TIFF Film Review: Why So Blue, "Rogue Trooper"?
This epic sci-fi romp is action packed, and deeply British.
Opinions
What Makes a Movie Feel Timeless
A movie that is considered timeless stays relevant through social change, no matter what it may be. But how?
Interviews
"Brave Wilderness" Host Mark Vins Talks his TIFF Debut
The YouTube star makes his feature debut at the inaugural Variety x YouTube Creator Festival at TIFF
Film Review
The Long Road to Victory for 'Coyote vs. Acme'
Financial decisions cannot replace the beautiful nature of art.
Elsewhere in the League
Everything, newest first
Film List
Mortifying Independent Films For Your Halloweekend
Looking for something spooky (and independent) to watch this weekend? Look no further.
Film ReviewHow LuLu Wang Brought Her Chinese Heritage to the Screen in "The Farewell"
Based on Wang's real-life family, "The Farewell" showcases what happens when cultures collide.
OpinionsThe Best Software for New Screenwriters
With so many online tools claiming to be the best, which is the most practical decision for beginner writers?