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TIFF 2009

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'Precious' nabs coveted prize

Raw film about an abused teen wins audience choice award, stoking predictions that Oprah Winfrey-backed movie is Oscar-bound Sep 20, 2009 1:12PM EDT

Johanna Schneller

Johanna Scheller: The Festivalgoer

InStyle's bash goes downmarket

What, just one little goodie bag? And candy, not caviar? The mag's in trouble Sep 17, 2009 3:06PM EDT

WORST: JULIETTE LEWIS. Not many leading ladies will wear pants on the red carpet but Juliette Lewis (who has a role in Whip It!) has never been a conforming type of chick. Theoretically, the outfit should work; it’s black and dressy enough. But the pants are pulling, the chapeau is unnecessary and the boots don’t do her legs any favours. And yet she probably thinks she looks really hot. Where’s celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe when we really need her?

Fashion

Best and worst dressed

Some stars just know how to rock the red carpet. Others... just don't. Amy Verner weighs in on the fashion hits and misses of this year's festival Sep 15, 2009 9:49PM EDT

Actress Robin Wright Penn takes a photo with a fan as she arrives at the

In pictures

Seeing stars at TIFF

Celebrities eat, drink, sign autographs and meet fans at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival Sep 17, 2009 1:03PM EDT

Vote

Ewan McGregor: Hit or miss?

We do the trendspotting each week, then let you have your say Sep 17, 2009 5:09PM EDT

Latest In TIFF 2009

Suleiman, Polley speak out on Tel Aviv issue

Both say they resisted pressure to join the protest over TIFF's City to City program Sep 18, 2009 8:32PM EDT

What every man can learn from George Clooney

Men, do not roll your eyes, shrug your shoulders and retreat into the shadows when you see women swoon in his path. Pay attention Sep 25, 2009 4:39AM EDT

Animation that gets back to its roots

Three animation features and shorts offer a cross-section of styles and stories at TIFF Sep 18, 2009 3:25AM EDT

Taking Creation to the nation

D Films scooped in and snapped up TIFF's gala film before the festival even got started. Gayle MacDonald talks with the minds behind Canada's newest movie distributor Sep 18, 2009 3:25AM EDT

Signing protest letter was rash, Fonda says

Actress questions document's wording reprimanding festival Sep 18, 2009 3:26AM EDT

The Canadian behind A Single Man

David Scearce returns to Toronto via Italy, where A Single Man had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival to a standing ovation, rave reviews, and a couple of awards Sep 16, 2009 4:42PM EDT

For Oprah, time is precious

The talk show queen rules the red carpet and charms the Toronto crowds as she promotes the film she produced that is already gathering Oscar buzz Sep 15, 2009 2:57AM EDT

Welcome to party, er, flu season

Whether you're at a film-fest gala or your own party, remember Mom's advice. Wash up before eating. And no double-dipping! Nov 09, 2009 11:53AM EST

They'll never know it's rented

Well, actually, now they will. Toronto's Hush Couture is a new, not-so-secret source for regular women to get their hands on haute designer duds. Amy Verner gets the treatment Oct 24, 2009 3:25AM EDT

Mini-meals for big names at TIFF

What are the stars noshing on? Oct 24, 2009 3:25AM EDT

‘The hope is always to do better'

Paul Haggis drops into TIFF to raise money for his charity benefiting children in Haiti Sep 15, 2009 2:57AM EDT

Short and sweet – and sad, and experimental, realistic …

Short Cuts Canada programs at TIFF offer the best of a wide variety of styles Sep 15, 2009 2:57AM EDT

Neil Young cancels appearance at TIFF

Canadian rock legend won't be at the public screening of Jonathan Demme’s new concert film, Neil Young Trunk Show Sep 10, 2009 11:12AM EDT

Everybody knows Harvey

A Zelig-like volunteer is now the subject of a documentary – made by the director of Urban Zombies Sep 07, 2009 12:29PM EDT

Decisions, decisions: How I choose my films at the festival

How does a film critic choose what movies to see at a festival as large as TIFF? The Globe's Liam Lacey tells all Sep 10, 2009 3:12PM EDT

Short takes
Lacey in 60 seconds

Watch Globe film critic Liam Lacey's 60-second reviews of the films on the TIFF program this year

Liam Lacey, for 60-second review series.
Interactive
Six degrees, part 4

Find out the six degrees of separation between two stars at this year's fest. Today: Jennifer Connelly and Matt Damon

Jennifer Connelly smiles during the news conference for the film 'Creation' at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto September 11, 2009.
What to see?
TIFF movie reviews

Let the lineups begin! To help you decide which ones are worth it, reviews of the festival's buzziest movies

John Keats, the romantic poet, wrote the love poem 'Bright Star' for his 18 year-old next door neighbour Fanny Brawne. This is the story of their first love.
Scene & Herd
Keanu Reeves, the mane attraction

Pippa star talks up his hair, Jennifer Garner dazzles in Oscar de la Renta and Suzanne Somers shares thoughts on Patrick Swayze

Actor Keanu Reeves at a news conference for the film The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. His scruffy (and hunky) mane is his between-projects look, he says. ' Mike Cassese/Reuters
Johanna Schneller
Festival affective disorder

We're halfway through TIFF and everything's right on schedule

Johanna Schneller
TIFF 2009
Celeb gift lounges: See what the stars get

Designer shoes, gourmet chocolates and Swarovski jewels: TIFF guests get the star treatment at festival gift lounges

Director's Cut
Cameron Bailey's short cuts

Globe videographer Tory Zimmerman gets TIFF co-director Cameron Bailey's exclusive take on six of the films at this year's fest

TIFF co-director Cameron Bailey.
In pictures
The Top 10 stars

Who's the hottest star destined to walk the red carpet? The Globe's festival party hopper Amy Verner ranks this year's celebrities

Oprah Winfrey, the icon of influence, the grande dame of yo-yo dieting, the former actor-turned-media mogul will be breezing through Toronto to promote Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, a film she helped produce based on the book. But aside from the head-scratcher that is Mariah Carey’s acting role (memories of Glitter), some more pressing questions remain: Will Ms. O make time to appear on local morning shows? Will she bring her entourage of life coaches? Will she be swarmed by paparazzi while holding a Tim’s or a Starbucks? Will she give everyone in the audience a new car?
Quiz
TIFF 2009 Quiz

Think you know everything about Canada's hottest film event? Take the following quiz and see how well you fare.