Toronto International Film Festival

‘Dicks: The Musical’ review: It’s as obscene as you think — and funny, too

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‘Dicks: The Musical’ review: It’s as obscene as you think — and funny, too

“Dicks: The Musical” has an extremely useful title.  Your gut reaction to those three short words will help you decide whether you can stomach this loony A24 movie, which had its world premiere Thursday at the Toronto International Film Festival — or if it’ll make you retch. Trust your instincts, because the film itself, directed … Read more

‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: Miyazaki’s lovely, likely final movie

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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: Miyazaki’s lovely, likely final movie

“The Boy and The Heron,” director Hayao Miyazaki’s latest animated fantasy that had its North American premiere Thursday at the Toronto International Film Festival, could be the legendary filmmaker’s saddest movie.  We’re distraught from the start as little Mahito’s mom is about to die in a hospital fire after a bombing during World War II, … Read more