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Peter Howell

Movie Critic at Toronto Star Online

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Guillermo del Toro's Toronto: the Mexican filmmaker shares his favourite restaurants, theatres an...

The Oscar-winning director, currently in town filming “Frankenstein,” on his favourite restaurants, theatres and bookstores from his “second home.”
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He's bored, living on wolf-pigs and has a toothache. Then King Kong...

The guardians of nature. The protectors of humanity. The rise of a new empire.
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Evil bear horror flick Imaginary is actually unbearably dull - Toro...

When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be. In theatres on March 8.
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Ethan Coen gives us a rude, raunchy and ramshackle road trip in Dri...

Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way. Directed by Ethan Coen.
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Dune: Part Two is a spectacular tale of war and love, throbbing wit...

“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Only in theatres March 1.
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He's one of Japan's most beloved actors. Now, his new Wim Wenders m...

The star of the Oscar-nominated new film jumped at the lead role: humble loo scrubber Hirayama, who knows how to make ordinary days seem extraordinary.
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The 'Barbie' Oscar snubs have lots of company - Toronto Star

Wanna fight? Here are 10 more outrageous oversights from the 2024 Academy Awards nominations

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Our movie critic's 10 favourite films at Sundance 2024 - Toronto Star

From thrilling documentary “Skywalkers: A Love Story” to enchanting comedy “Thelma,” heartbreaking “Sugarcane” and rousing “Girls State,” these are ones to watch for.
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Remembering Norman Jewison, the legendary Canadian 'working stiff' ...

“Moonstruck,” “In the Heat of the Night,” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” — the legendary director loved making movies that mattered.
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10 movies we can't wait to watch in 2024 - Toronto Star

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Golden Globes are (mostly) fun again as 'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie' shi...

“Oppenheimer” got the better of “Barbie” as the blockbuster films went toe to toe at the revamped Golden Globe Awards. It was also a golden night for TV drama “Succession.”