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Why is ‘Harriet’ receiving a Twitter backlash?

November 28, 2019

Harriet Tubman film does not deserve the Twitter hate

Cheryl Thompson, Ryerson University

Does the new film misrepresent Harriet Tubman’s legacy as claimed by many Twitter users?

‘Hotel Mumbai’ is a gripping film that provides a glimpse into the fear and brutality of terrorism but also the everyday bravery of its victims. Here Armie Hammer in ‘Hotel Mumbai.’ Courtesy of TIFF

March 29, 2019

Terrorism at the Taj: ‘Hotel Mumbai’ pulls no punches

Joseph McQuade, University of Toronto and Emily LeDuc, Queen's University, Ontario

'Hotel Mumbai,' which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, is an 'anthem of resistance;' a film that highlights the things ordinary people can do in extraordinary circumstances.

High school honour roll student Trey Arnold Rorick acts in the ‘Edge of the Knife.’ Rorick also works as a Cultural Interpreter at the K_ay Ilnagaay Haida Heritage Center. Facebook

September 5, 2018

TIFF premiere: Sgaawaay K'uuna, the first feature film about the Haida people

Leonie Sandercock, University of British Columbia

Sgaawaay K'uuna (Edge of the Knife) is a feature film project that works to entertain audiences and revitalize language.

Some of Hollywood’s greatest movies have never won an Academy Award. But there’s an indication that critically acclaimed movies are now being recognized with Oscar nominations. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

March 1, 2018

Three trends to watch at the Oscars this weekend

Charlie Keil, University of Toronto

Throughout its history, the Academy Awards has picked some questionable winning films. But there are signs the Oscars are more often recognizing quality filmmaking.

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