The Quebecois filmmaker talks about working with Reese Witherspoon and how to go Hollywood without abandoning your vision
The Quebec director has been saving Hollywood stars. Now he’s doing the same for Canadian cinema.
Brian D. Johnson recaps a festival defined by binge-watching, urban oases, and the craving to find film magic
Highlights from the fourth day of the festival, including Reese Witherspoon’s latest drama (not that one) and Michael Douglas’s sartorial take on Satan
Atom Egoyan tiptoes around the mystery of the West Memphis Three
‘I am deeply embarrassed about the things I said’
Plus: ‘Bill Cunningham New York’
The word “rendition” was thrown around a bit yesterday during Question Period, directly as a result of Friday night’s report from CBC. This is both a phrase loaded with implication and the title of a movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon.
From the Summer ’09 Newsmakers family edition
Juilette Binoche epitomized the “blonde bombshell” look at Breaking and Entering
premiere, along with co-star Jude Law — who had an impish grin for festival paparrazzi. The Dixie Chicks came to town with a hot documentary that followed the backlash after their dig at President George Bush. From Ashton Kutcher to Zach Braff, see all the celebs that invaded Toronto this past September.