PART 1

(13m 51s)

Films discussed include: Woman of the Hour, Poolman, Gonzo Girl, Dream Scenario, Dicks the Musical, Zone of Interest, The Holdovers, and more… 

PART 2

(15m 04s)

Films discussed include: Fingernails, Hitman, Green Border, Wicked Little Letters, Breaking Ice, Perfect Days, and more…

Hi, this is Daniel Garber at the Movies for culturalmining.com and CIUT 89.5 FM.

#TIFF23 brought us a different festival than any we’ve seen before. Hollywood actors and writers were on strike, with release dates still uncertain. Geopolitics cut many countries off the usual lists. And some filmmakers who usually send movies were still recovering from the lethargy of COVID. But the movies — and I mean lots of them — were there, including tons of great ones.

So, to help me with a post- TIFF roundup and analysis, I’m very pleased to welcome back friend-of-the-show Jeff Harris. Jeff has covered TIFF for more than two decades, in photos and features for publications like

Macleans, The Walrus, and culturalmining. Jeff is also known for his photographic art — including an ongoing series of others taking pictures of him —  which have won many prestigious awards. 

We cover films we love, indies, turkeys, and some films that just aren’t getting enough coverage… plus noticeable changes at this year’s festival, and the whole TIFF experience. 

I spoke with Jeff in person.

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Photographs from TIFF 2023 by Jeff Harris