Global Talent Comes to Toronto TIFF's international character was again visible through the talent associated with the 2026 festival. TIFF announced a group of expected guests that included internationally recognized names such as Javier Bardem, Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Cynthia Erivo, Chrissie Hynde, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen and Léa Seydoux, among others. The presence of established international talent is part of the attraction of TIFF for aud

With TIFF just around the corner next week, Torontonians will once again be celebrating global cinema, meeting filmmakers from across the world, and taking part in one of the city’s biggest film events of the year. Amid all the excitement surrounding international cinema, I thought it would be important to turn our attention to Canadian cinema and take a look at the Canadian movies that have been released since the last TIFF in September 2025 through this year’s TIFF. So, if

Genre: ✨ Comedy | Romance | Drama Language: Hindi Country of Origin: India Category: Bollywood Movie Streaming Platform: Netflix A Story of Love, Insecurities and Finding Yourself: Do Deewane Seher Mein is not just another Bollywood love story. At its heart, it is a story about two people trying to find their place in a world that constantly tells them how they should look, speak, behave, and live. Set against the restless energy of Mumbai, the film brings together Shashank S

Genre: Fantasy ✨ Comedy 😂 Melodrama 🎭Romance 💕 Language: Korean (Original), available with subtitles/dubbing Country of Origin: South Korea Category: K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more A Magical Journey of Love, Identity and Destiny, Alchemy of Souls is a visually stunning Korean fantasy drama that combines magic, romance, comedy, action and political intrigue into one captivating story. Set in the fictional nation of Daeho, the series creates a fascinating world

Genre: Romance 💕Comedy 😂 Melodrama 🎭 Language: Korean (Original), available with subtitles/dubbing Country of Origin: South Korea Category: K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more Can This Love Be Translated? Living in a multicultural city like Toronto has quietly taught me something profound: everyone speaks their own language, not just in words, but in emotions, expressions, silences, and even in the way they love. The same sentence, gesture, or pause can carry entir

Genre: Romance 💕Comedy 😂 Melodrama 🎭 Language: Korean (Original), available with subtitles/dubbing Country of Origin: South Korea Category: K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more Start Up is a heartfelt blend of ambition, destiny, friendship, and emotional growth set against the vibrant world of tech startups. This drama goes far beyond business; it is ultimately about people, choices, and the invisible threads of fate that connect lives. At its heart, the story follow

Genre: Romance 💕Comedy 😂 Melodrama 🎭 Language: Korean (Original), available with subtitles/dubbing Country of Origin: South Korea Category: K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more Queen of Tears is a South Korean television series that beautifully blends romance, comedy, and melodrama. Starring Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun, the drama follows the emotional yet heartwarming journey of a married couple as they navigate love, family, and personal struggles while facing unexp

Genre – Fantasy ✨, Romantic Comedy 💕, Supernatural 🧞‍♂️, Slice of Life Language – Korean (Original), available with subtitles/dubbing Country of Origin – South Korea Category – K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more “Ginie, Make a Wish” is a whimsical and heartwarming South Korean fantasy series that blends magic, romance, and everyday emotions with a modern twist. The story revolves around a centuries-old genie who awakens in the present day after being trapped for yea

Genre – Time-Slip Fantasy ⏳, Romantic Comedy 💕, Historical Drama, Culinary Arts 🍽️ Language – Korean (Original), Can be watched with subtitles/ Dubbings Country of origin – South Korea Category: K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a 2025 South Korean series that masterfully fuses time travel, royal intrigue, and culinary enchantment. Written by fGRD and directed by Jang Tae-yoo, it stars Im Yoona as Yeon Ji-yeong, a celebrated French-cu

TIFF50 Recap TIFF celebrated its 50th birthday in bold style this year, marking half a century of cinematic excellence and global storytelling. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, ran from September 4 to 14, 2025, showcasing a lineup that balances heritage with new voices. Opening with John Candy: I Like Me , Colin Hanks’s documentary homage to the beloved Canadian comedian,

Genre – Romantic Comedy 💕😂, Drama 🎭 Language – Hindi (Original), can be watched with subtitles Country of origin – India Category – Bollywood Streaming Platform: Netflix & more What struck me the most in this series were the heartfelt performances by the cast and the way the storyline unfolds. I loved how it beautifully blends the pulse of urban India with the everyday struggles of the upper middle class and beyond. The tender yet complex bond between the queen and her

Genre – Fantasy ✨, Action ⚔️, Adventure 🏹, Drama 🎭 Language – English (Original), can be watched with subtitles Country of origin – United States Category – American drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more Shadow and Bone is an American fantasy drama series based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels. Set in a richly imagined world inspired by Tsarist Russia, it blends magic, political intrigue, and wartime struggles into a gripping tale of power, destiny, and surviv

Genre – Historical Drama 🏰, Romance ❤️, Fantasy ✨, Adventure 🌍 War Drama Language – Mostly English , occasionally Scottish Gaelic and French , Latin , and other languages, depending on the season’s setting. Can be watched with dubbings & subtitles. Country of origin – British-American co-production Category: British-American historical drama "Outlander” is a British-American historical drama with strong elements of romance, fantasy, adventure, and war drama. Fir

Genre –Science Fiction (Sci-Fi) 🛸,Thriller 😮 , Romantic Drama, Fantasy ✨ Language – South Korean (Original), Can be watched with subtitles Country of origin – South Korea Category: K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more "Memories of the Alhambra" is a 2018 South Korean sci-fi thriller with elements of romance and fantasy, blending augmented reality gaming with real-life suspense. Produced by Studio Dragon and aired on tvN and Netflix, the series is set against the stunn

Genre –Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com) ❤️😂 Melodrama 🎭 Action/Adventure 🛶 Language – South Korean (Original), Can be watched with dubbing/subtitles Country of origin – South Korea Category: K-Drama Streaming Platform: Netflix & more Crash Landing on You” is a 2019–2020 South Korean romantic drama with elements of comedy, adventure, and melodrama. Produced by Studio Dragon and aired on tvN and Netflix, the series follows the story of Yoon Se-ri, a South Korean heiress played by S