The 20 Most Intriguing Movies of the Fall and the Best of the Toronto International Film Festival
Sep 15, 2023
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Adam Nayman, Ringer contributor and film critic, joins the hosts to discuss the shifting culture of the Toronto International Film Festival. They also share their most anticipated movies of 2023, including 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' and 'Pain Hustlers'. They discuss Netflix, Amazon, and Apple's release strategy for awards season and the potential impact on the Oscar race.
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Quick takeaways
The podcast discusses the highs, lows, and shifting culture of the Toronto International Film Festival.
The hosts share a joint list of the most anticipated movies of 2023, including 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' 'Pain Hustlers,' 'Leave the World Behind,' and more.
The hosts explore the unique dynamics and excitement around real-life connections between actors in romantic comedies, using the example of Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in 'Anyone But You'.
Deep dives
Dream Scenario
Dream Scenario is a film by Christopher Borrelli, and although it played okay at TIFF, I am not particularly interested in it. It seems like a Charlie Kaufman-esque movie, but I feel like I have seen similar films before, and it does not pique my curiosity.
The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer is a film directed by David Yates about the opioid crisis. While the reviews have not been great, it is a commercial play and has a lot riding on it. However, it does not interest me.
Next Goal Wins
Next Goal Wins is Taika Waititi's new film, and while it had mixed reviews coming out of TIFF, I am not particularly excited about it. It seems like a comedy about the outsized characters involved in the opioid crisis, and it doesn't appeal to me personally.
Pain Hustlers
Pain Hustlers is a film by David Yates starring Chris Evans and Emily Blunt. The vibes from the National Film Festival were not great, and it seems like a self-conscious attempt to recreate the feel-good sports dramedies of the late 90s.
Upcoming Movies and Release Strategies
The podcast hosts discuss the upcoming films they are excited about, including movies like The Iron Claw, The Color Purple, and Romcom Anyone But You. They also touch on the release strategies of streaming services like Netflix and the impact of the potential industry strike on movie promotion.
Romantic Comedies and Chemistry between Actors
The hosts dive into the topic of chemistry between actors in romantic comedies. They explore the unique dynamics that arise when there is speculation about off-screen relationships, using the example of Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney's alleged affair while filming Anyone But You. They discuss how the excitement around real-life connections can add a spark to the on-screen romance.
Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor and film critic Adam Nayman to discuss the highs, lows, and shifting culture of the Toronto International Film Festival (1:00). Then, they share a joint list of the most anticipated movies of 2023 that neither have shown each other until now (23:00), including ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Pain Hustlers,’ ‘Leave the World Behind,’ and more.