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Two Jude Law movies, a career-best performance by Pamela Anderson, the return of Mike Leigh and more were among our favorite first-time watches at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.
A robust number of near-experimental documentaries and narratives already call out to us from this year’s lineup, sure to yield a crop of future award winners.
It’s the halfway point of the fest and themes are beginning to emerge — technological detachment, pets — along with stars Dev Patel, Steven Yeun and Rachel Sennott.
Awards
Three films — ‘Armand,’ ‘Kneecap’ and ‘Sujo’ — prove that great performances, incredible music and a sliver of hope can transcend the darker aspects of life.
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RBC will present Los Angeles Times Studio and Talks @ TIFF during the event, Sept. 7-17
Along with world premieres from Robert Zemeckis and Clint Eastwood, this year’s AFI Fest will showcase many titles that have launched on the festival circuit.
Also this week: the 40th anniversary of Paul Schrader’s ‘Mishima,’ a 4K restoration of Lina Wertmüller’s ‘Swept Away’ and ‘Looking for Mr. Goodbar’ in 35mm.
The Latino Film Institute’s Erika Sabel Flores said this year’s Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will put a spotlight on women filmmakers.