Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Beauty is only skin deep. We’ve all had these ideological platitudes ingrained in us from the moment we can speak. Everyone agrees that we shouldn’t judge a person’s value based on their attractiveness — good looks have nothing to do …
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As the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival wraps, it’s fair to say it’s been another stellar year for festivalgoers. This year’s TIFF slate featured a whopping 278 films. Nobody can watch all 278 titles in 11 days, but that won’t stop me from screening films from sunup to well past midnight. Here’s …
Every Oscar season, cinephiles argue that the “Best Acting” awards are really the “Most Acting” awards. They claim that actors aren’t always rewarded for their most heartfelt and nuanced performances, but rather for bold, intense, or flashy roles that scream, “Look at how much acting I’m doing.” This thought crossed my mind more than once …
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