Toronto’s lineup, announced Tuesday, has awards pundits drooling in anticipation, but here’s some free advice: Wipe away the drool and manage your expectations.
A few years ago, the Canadian fest was the focus of many awards campaigns. But the situation is changing so quickly that Toronto is still a big factor, but it’s no longer the key factor. And that’s a good thing for everybody.
There are certainly plenty of tantalizing Toronto titles. The ones that sound (on paper) like strong awards contenders include “Black and White” (Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer in a custody battle), “The Equalizer” (Denzel Washington, reuniting with Antoine Fuqua), “The Imitation Game” (Benedict Cumberbatch), “The Judge” (Robert Downey Jr., pictured), “Men, Women and Children” (directed by Jason Reitman), “Nightcrawler” (Jake Gyllenhaal, in Dan Gilroy’s film-directing debut), and “Theory of Everything” (Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking), as well as Cannes hits like “Foxcatcher” and “Mr. Turner.
A few years ago, the Canadian fest was the focus of many awards campaigns. But the situation is changing so quickly that Toronto is still a big factor, but it’s no longer the key factor. And that’s a good thing for everybody.
There are certainly plenty of tantalizing Toronto titles. The ones that sound (on paper) like strong awards contenders include “Black and White” (Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer in a custody battle), “The Equalizer” (Denzel Washington, reuniting with Antoine Fuqua), “The Imitation Game” (Benedict Cumberbatch), “The Judge” (Robert Downey Jr., pictured), “Men, Women and Children” (directed by Jason Reitman), “Nightcrawler” (Jake Gyllenhaal, in Dan Gilroy’s film-directing debut), and “Theory of Everything” (Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking), as well as Cannes hits like “Foxcatcher” and “Mr. Turner.
- 7/22/2014
- by Tim Gray
- Variety - Film News
Similar News
5 Years of Avengers: Endgame: Most Epic Moment in MCU History Was Almost Scrapped – “Just didn’t play as well as we wanted”
- 4/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
2 Pre-Endgame Heroes Expected to Return in Avengers 5, Marvel Reportedly Asked Stars to “Clear their schedule”
- 4/26/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The Super Saiyan Form That’s the Closest Akira Toriyama Came to Giving Dragon Ball its Own Version of The Hulk
- 4/26/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Jennifer Aniston pouring herself a cup of ambition with 9 to 5 reimagining written by Diablo Cody
- 4/25/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
‘9 to 5’ Remake in the Works From Jennifer Aniston
- 4/25/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Jennifer Aniston Set to Produce ‘9 to 5’ Reimagining
- 4/25/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tiffany & Co. Gathers A-List Stars Like Anya Taylor-Joy, Reese Witherspoon, & More for Céleste Collection Launch Event
- 4/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“I can’t do it anymore”: Emma Stone Can No Longer Pretend to Enjoy Her Acting Name for 1 Rule That Forced Michael Keaton to Change His Name
- 4/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
A&e Exec Brad Holcman To Exit After More Than A Decade
- 4/25/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Prequel ‘Apartment 7A’ Starring Julia Garner to Premiere on Paramount+ This Fall
- 4/26/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
Box Office: Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ Makes $1.9 Million in Previews
- 4/26/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety - Film News
Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang to Star in ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake From Director Andrew Ahn (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Aniston to Produce ‘9 to 5’ Reimagining for 20th Century Studios
- 4/25/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
New Harry Potter Audiobook Series in the Works With 100-Plus Actors
- 4/25/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Prequel ‘Apartment 7A’ Starring Julia Garner to Premiere on Paramount+ This Fall
- 4/26/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
‘One Tree Hill’ Star Sophia Bush Confirms Relationship With Ashlyn Harris: “My Sexuality Exists on a Spectrum”
- 4/26/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jensen Ackles Joins Justin Hartley in ‘Tracker’ at CBS
- 4/25/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Anne Hathaway Says ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ Development ‘Is in a Good Place,’ but ‘There’s Nothing to Announce Yet’
- 4/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Kid Cudi Cancels Tour Due to Broken Foot After Jumping Off Coachella Stage
- 4/25/2024
- by Lexy Perez and Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Chris Jericho’s Wrestling Action Horror Film ‘Dark Match’ Sales to Be Launched at Cannes Market by Blue Finch (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - Film News
Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes’ Directors Fortnight Premiere (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety - Film News
‘Expats’ Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson’s Directorial Debut ‘First Light’ (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Four Daughters’ Lead Critics Awards for Arab Films Nominations Ahead of Cannes Ceremony
- 4/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Prequel ‘Apartment 7A’ Starring Julia Garner to Premiere on Paramount+ This Fall
- 4/26/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
Box Office: Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ Makes $1.9 Million in Previews
- 4/26/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety - Film News
Anne Hathaway Says ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ Development ‘Is in a Good Place,’ but ‘There’s Nothing to Announce Yet’
- 4/25/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Producer Bill Kong Aims to Reset Martial Arts Genre With ‘The Furious,’ Directed by Tanigaki Kenji (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Jensen Ackles Joins Justin Hartley in ‘Tracker’ at CBS
- 4/25/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Peabody Awards 2024: ‘Fellow Travelers,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Bear,’ and More Are Nominated
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Equalizer’ Grabs Season 5 Renewal at CBS
- 4/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Beef,’ ‘A Small Light,’ ‘Heartstopper’ Among 2024 Television Academy Honors Recipients
- 4/25/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety - TV News
Dan Rather Returning to CBS News For First Time Since Bitter Exit 18 Years Ago
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News