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TIFF 2025: Erupcja, Junk World, The Napa Boys
The titles that usually break out of TIFF’s Midnight Madness program are often characterized by audacious, crowd-pleasing spectacle (consider the uproarious acclaim for “The Furious”). I’ve always been drawn to the more unconventional midnighters; those stories that may not boast the action choreography and visceral thrills of their louder siblings, but remain intriguingly disquieting. This…
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TIFF 2025: Blue Heron, Amoeba, Meadowlarks
Sophy Romvari’s “Blue Heron” has been one of the breakout critical darlings of the fest circuit, premiering at Locarno to raves before traveling to TIFF for more of the same. At first, her debut feature feels a bit familiar, a memory piece about a troubled brother that the one remembering couldn’t save, but Romvari pivots…
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TIFF 2025: Scarlet, Arco, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
One of the most buzzed titles of last year’s festival circuit was “Flow,” which would go on to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature film. Given the relatively shallow offerings from the major studios this year (sorry “Elio” fans), it seems very possible that this year’s winner could also come from the fest circuit—either…
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‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Tops Box Office With $70 Million
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” an anime film from Sony Pictures, arrives to a surprisingly strong $70 million in domestic ticket sales.
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Trump’s State Visit Will be Biggest UK Security Operation Since Coronation
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has intensified consideration about potential threats, experts said. British authorities had already made extensive security plans.
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Trump Administration Claims Vast Powers as It Races to Fire Fed Governor Before Meeting
Trump has forged ahead with his attempts to fire Lisa Cook even as new documents call his claims of mortgage fraud into question.
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White House Seeks More Supreme Court Security Funding After Kirk Killing
In a notice to Congress, the Trump administration said the additional $58 million would go to the U.S. Marshals Service. It also said it supported additional security for lawmakers.
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McCaul, a Foreign Policy Leader in the House, Won’t Seek Re-election
Representative Michael McCaul, an 11-term Texas Republican who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced on Sunday that he would retire from Congress.
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Arriving in Israel, Rubio Meets Netanyahu at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
The secretary of state is visiting Israel to consult with officials on security issues including the war in Gaza, which is testing relations with the United States.
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Charlie Kirk’s Killing Has Left Other Political Influencers Reeling
Creators and commentators are more anxious than ever about their safety. Some are wondering whether they should continue to make themselves so accessible.