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tiff 2023

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Wicked Little Town: TIFF 2023

September 17, 2023

Jolie Featherstone joins me on King St West as TIFF 2023 draws to a close

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Ryan McNeil
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BANEL & ADAMA plays TIFF 2023

September 13, 2023

When some dare to love, superstition can double-dare them to back down.

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Ryan McNeil
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WE GROWN NOW plays TIFF 2023

September 13, 2023

Minhail Baig returns to TIFF to remind us all that a place is its people

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Ryan McNeil
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SOLO plays TIFF 2023

September 12, 2023

Why choose between being handsome and gorgeous, when one can be both?

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Ryan McNeil
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SPIRIT OF ECSTASY plays TIFF 2023

September 11, 2023

Chasing our dreams can be intimidating, but we mustn’t be afraid to be afraid.

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Ryan McNeil
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