This Week's Film Reviews ( Nov 14th, 2025)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-nov-14th,-2025

07 November 2025 innocence of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, where the film is set. The camera often follows I-Jing through the busy street among the night hawkers as the action takes place. Taipei is seen as an exotic as well as a dangerous place, with its own share of...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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The Christmas Movieshttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/the-christmas-movies-2

21 November 2025 and AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER), Michel Gondry in ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND) and Sam Mendes (REVOLUTIONARY ROAD), among others. Winslet’s directorial debut is a layered family drama set in a British Christmas setting, though flawed by...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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This Week's Film Reviews ( Dec 12th, 2025)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-dec-12th,-2025

28 November 2025 photographer Peter Hujar and his friend Linda, with Sachs telling IndieWire it is "a film about what it is to be an artist among artists in a city where no one was making any money". There are a few celebrities one should be familiar with when watching...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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Top 10 Films of 2025https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/top-10-films-of-2025

10 December 2025 ping pong matches on screen. The detailed script, which is a period piece, is excellent, capturing the politics of ping pong among the Asin countries like Japan. 3. THE SECRET AGENT A black comedy that is fresh and unpredictable in what can be described...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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A hockey story returns, reshaped for nowhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/movies/a-hockey-story-returns,-reshaped-for-now

09 January 2026 Film Festival premiere confirmed that audiences are ready for this conversation. The response was especially strong among viewers who grew up loving the sport while questioning its blind spots. Why Youngblood matters now This adaptation arrives at a...

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• Author: Meres J. Weche
• Category: Movies

BCurrent Performing Arts strengthens its future with Ontario Trillium Foundation supporthttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/arts/bcurrent-performing-arts-strengthens-its-future-with-ontario-trillium-foundation-support

09 January 2026 Taken together, these efforts represent a shift toward long-term resilience. They also reflect a broader trend among Black arts organizations that are prioritizing structure and sustainability as essential components of cultural impact. Positioning for...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Arts

This Week's Film Reviews ( Feb 13th, 2026)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-feb-13th,-2026

24 January 2026 keeping a stiff upper lip. Or she might end up doing something bad, as she confessed to her psychiatrist early in the film. Among all this, there is the hanging issue of an immigrant being fitted into another culture. When she meets a new group of...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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This Week's Film Reviews ( Feb 20th, 2026)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-feb-20th,-2026

14 February 2026 martial-arts choreographers ever, with credits including: CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, THE MATRIX, and KUNG FU HUSTL,E among countless others. His involvement signals high-quality, authentic fight choreography, which is a big selling point. The...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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George Brown honours William Peyton Hubbard with Chef School atrium naminghttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/community/george-brown-honours-william-peyton-hubbard-with-chef-school-atrium-naming

16 February 2026 faced systemic barriers, he advocated for fairness, public ownership of essential services, and inclusive governance. Among his most lasting contributions was his support for placing Toronto’s hydro-electric system in public hands. That decision helped...

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• Author: AfroToronto Team
• Category: Community

This Week's Film Reviews ( Feb 27th, 2026)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-feb-27th,-2026

22 February 2026 variations when Mr. Baxter shows up, who claims that he is not infected by the bite he got. Of course, there is an argument among the students on whether this is true. A bit of anxiety is created when Mr. Baxter proves to be a big asshole. Another...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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Black-owned cafés and bakeries in Toronto worth adding to your listhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/lifestyle/food-and-drink/black-owned-cafés-and-bakeries-in-toronto-worth-adding-to-your-list

08 March 2026 that have become neighbourhood staples. That farm-to-cup story also matters in a broader sense. Ethiopian coffee culture is among the oldest in the world, and Mofer honours that lineage while making it accessible to a Toronto audience. Tefera's decision...

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• Author: AfroToronto Team
• Category: Food and Drink

This Week's Film Reviews ( Mar 20th, 2026)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-mar-20th,-2026

14 March 2026 study at that. Though one can say that nothing much happens in terms of action, there are tons of emotional exchanges among the characters, so that what might appear to be a slow burn of a drama isn’t really one. On a weekend trip to the countryside,...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
• Category: Movie Reviews

This Week's Film Reviews ( Mar 27th, 2026)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-mar-27th,-2026

14 March 2026 into the computer details, and how scamming accounts and hacking can also occur. This makes this Thai thriller stand out among other scam movies. The emotional element is also strong in the film, with each scammed victim losing much more than the money...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
• Category: Movie Reviews

This Week's Film Reviews ( Apr 3, 2026)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-apr-3,-2026

29 March 2026 One can see that director Borgli tries very hard to make his film different and distinct with the set-pieces to stand out among other romantic comedy dramas, sometimes trying too hard. The film first opens with a close-up of Emma’s stud earring before...

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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Live better, eat well: How Design Cook Eat is building a lifestyle movementhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/lifestyle-news/live-better,-eat-well-how-design-cook-eat-is-building-a-lifestyle-movement

05 April 2026 egos at the door, and watching it in action, you believe them. Disagreements happen on camera and are resolved with ease among people who genuinely respect each other's craft. Nobody grandstands. Nobody performs expertise for the camera. The...

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Brampton's Black Health and Social Services Hub finds its permanent homehttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/community/brampton-s-black-health-and-social-services-hub-finds-its-permanent-home

11 April 2026 health. Services span a broad range of needs, and are delivered by a team that reflects the communities being served. Among the areas of focus: Primary care and health navigation Mental health and addictions support using culturally affirming, holistic...

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This Week's Film Reviews ( May 1st, 2026)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-may-1st,-2026

28 April 2026 fish with algae for fins, later revealed to be the evil firewolf, and Cedric the Entertainer as Caloo, Ollie's father, among others. (full review to be posted weekend) Trailer:

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• Author: Gilbert Seah
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From Lagos to Kingston Road: How Blessinglicious is bringing Nigerian street food home to Scarboroughhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/lifestyle/from-lagos-to-kingston-road-how-blessinglicious-is-bringing-nigerian-street-food-home-to-scarborough

29 April 2026 year, with events spanning Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Blessinglicious is among the Ontario participants. For this year's Prix Fixe, Blessing has designed a menu that showcases two signature concepts. The...

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• Author: AfroToronto Team
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EY Canada's 2026 Entrepreneurs Access Network cohort champions Black and underrepresented foundershttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/business-and-innovation/ey-canada-s-2026-entrepreneurs-access-network-cohort-champions-black-and-underrepresented-founders

06 May 2026 the same institutional support as ventures in any other sector. The case for programs like this one Also worth noting among the 2026 cohort is Antoinette Ellis, CEO and co-founder of ACE & Company Ltd., based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. ACE & Company is a...

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• Author: AfroToronto Team
• Category: Business and Innovation

AMPLIFY Season 4 puts the future of Black Canadian entertainment front and centrehttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/music/amplify-season-4-puts-the-future-of-black-canadian-entertainment-front-and-centre

14 May 2026 — a cross-section that reflects just how many disciplines feed into the Black entertainment ecosystem in Canada and beyond. Among the confirmed guests: Alain P. Arthur, Executive Producer, CEO, and Host of Caribbean Vibrations TV Katrina Lopes,...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Music