Toronto International Film Festival Highlights
Welcome to the special daily edition of the Envelope at TIFF, a newsletter collecting the latest developments out of Canada’s annual film showcase. The festival has been abuzz with exciting premieres, and we’re here to give you the inside scoop.
Our staff photographer, Christina House, and her crew have been capturing the best of the fest, and you can check out their wonderful shots in our photo gallery. The gallery features images of Elle Fanning, Ethan Hawke, Channing Tatum, and more, with updates coming periodically.
Some of the highlights of the festival include the premieres of “Good Fortune,” “Canceled: The Paula Deen Story,” and “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.” These films have been generating a lot of buzz, and we’re excited to share our thoughts on them.
“Good Fortune” Premiere
Aziz Ansari, left, and Keanu Reeves in the movie “Good Fortune.” (Eddy Chen/Lionsgate/Eddy Chen / Lionsgate)
“Good Fortune” is a comedy with a distinctly current edge, tackling issues of income inequality and social satire. The film follows a low-level guardian angel who switches the life of a struggling film editor with that of a wealthy tech investor.
“Canceled: The Paula Deen Story” Premiere
Paula Deen in the documentary “Canceled: The Paula Deen Story.” (TIFF)
“Canceled: The Paula Deen Story” is a documentary that analyzes the tabloid feeding frenzy that surrounded celebrity TV chef Paula Deen after she admitted to using a racial slur. The film features contemporary interviews with Deen and her sons, offering a complex look at the cancelation machine.
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” Premiere
