It could just be that we’re in for another mediocre fall festival season, but the Toronto International Film Festival disappointed plenty this morning when they announced their galas and special presentations titles. It’s not that there aren’t potential golden nuggets here, but, rather, it’s the movies we thought would be there that is giving plenty, including myself, reasons for concern.
The big films to look out for at TIFF ‘21 are Edgar Wright’s “Last Night in Soho,” “Terrence Davies’ “Benediction,” Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast,” Michael Showalter’s “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune,” and Celine Sciamma’s “Petite Maman”
Ok, so what’s missing? Well, A LOT.
The Power of the Dog, The Card Counter, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Madres Paralelas, Nightmare Alley, Spencer, Blonde, House of Gucci, The Last Duel, King Richard, C’mon, C’mon, Cry Macho
Remember when, back in August, we learned “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth” would be playing in only around 350 U.S. theaters, "maybe fewer"? Well, it's fewer. A lot fewer.