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Reception out of Toronto was no less rapturous than at its unveiling in the Rockies.
With TIFF’s opening weekend behind us, the race has come into considerably clearer focus.
Just a few anticipated hopefuls now wait in the wings.
Along withMarriage Story’s success, Monday night delivered what may be the season’s biggest disappointment so far.
But for a film juggling fine-line satire and surrealistic touches, the critical support simply isn’t there.
Safe to say this was not the response those behindJojowere hoping for.
Its theatrical release in September, early for fall contenders, won’t help matters.
If one Best Picture nominee was birthed in Toronto, look toA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
The witty, talky nature of it feels tailor-made for Academy voters.
Once again this year, it should set the tone.
(The festival wraps Sept. IsA Beautiful Dayreally the movie we need right now?
Can theTwo Popestalk their way to the finish line?
WillJoker’s artful nihilism receive yet another embrace?
One thing’s for sure: We’re off to the races.
