michelle

she/her • film critic and (pop) culture writer • words @torontostar @LWLies @teenvogue • very active on letterboxd:

[michelle @chellekras]

So excited to share my latest piece for @BWDR! An unforgettable tale of madness where haunting apparitions come in the form of mermaids and Canadian timber foremen. Grateful to @aHeartOfGould for commissioning this and to @bturnerinfo for the amazing art!

https://t.co/q2Qbrqwgqj

[michelle @chellekras]

@clevack @TIFF_NET Counting down the days until the 4th -- can't wait!

[Chandler Levack @clevack]

hey “mile end kicks” screening dates (and a l’il blurb) are out for @TIFF_NET - see you in september! we have 3 public screenings and two p&is at the fest. thrilled by the “almost famous” comparison. https://t.co/BdY2vpNMxW

[Chandler Levack @clevack]

excited for my second child “mile end kicks” to open the special presentations programme at the 50th @TIFF_NET. this movie is for anyone who has ever cried into a poutine over a toxic musician. thank u cameron bailey for programming our film and to genius star barbie ferreira.

[Ben Turner @bturnerinfo]

Hi everyone. After a loooong time, I have re-opened my shop. Lots of new things, so please go and have a look. Cheers.

https://t.co/HtiYhAAA8v

#illustration #shop

[michelle @chellekras]

Winnipeg was by far the biggest (Canadian) winner of this year’s fest, glad I got the chance to share some words about my hometown ❄️

[michelle @chellekras]

My @TIFF_Industry dispatch, featuring words on Universal Language, The Shrouds, and Cloud, as well as some writing about growing up in Winnipeg and why Toronto should feature more on the big screen

[michelle @chellekras]

My first piece from this year’s TIFF! I spoke with Daniel Minahan about the fascinating queer relationships in his latest film and the difference between directing TV and film — among other things!

[Xtra @XtraMagazine]

'On Swift Horses' director Daniel Minahan explains how the queer literary canon and coming of age during ACT UP influenced his depiction of suburban queer lives in the 1950s. #TIFF24
https://t.co/pgE0gkpUX8

[Xtra @XtraMagazine]

'On Swift Horses' director Daniel Minahan explains how the queer literary canon and coming of age during ACT UP influenced his depiction of suburban queer lives in the 1950s. #TIFF24
https://t.co/pgE0gkpUX8

[Revue Cinema @RevueCinema]

LONG LIVE THE REVUE!!!

For more information, see https://t.co/z9sCA22lw4

[Xtra @XtraMagazine]

Calling all LGBTQ2S+ filmmakers, fans, journalists, and industry workers who will be at #TIFF!

On Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. @ptp_media is hosting a FREE panel discussion about the future of queer and trans representation in Canadian film 🌈📽️

RSVP here: https://t.co/rd1GQIvbcz

[michelle @chellekras]

As always, absolutely amazed at Ben’s ability to distill the feeling of a ~2 hour film in one illustration!! Very honored to have this haunting work of art accompany my words!

[Ben Turner @bturnerinfo]

Here is my latest illustration for the mighty @BWDR . @chellekras has written an absolutely beautiful piece on Robert Egger’s The Lighthouse. It was a joy to read and to put this together. Go and check it out:

https://t.co/m3mvXJUvhF

A huge thank you to @aHeartOfGould!

[Ben Turner @bturnerinfo]

Here is my latest illustration for the mighty @BWDR . @chellekras has written an absolutely beautiful piece on Robert Egger’s The Lighthouse. It was a joy to read and to put this together. Go and check it out:

https://t.co/m3mvXJUvhF

A huge thank you to @aHeartOfGould!

[Ben Turner @bturnerinfo]

Hey there #PortfolioDay

My name is Ben and I’m an illustrator. Here’s a little bit of my work.

If you like what you see and you have a project in mind, please get in touch:

https://t.co/pa3qqOODjx
[email protected]

[Revue Cinema @RevueCinema]

Our official joint Staff & Programmer Statements. #longlivetherevue

[Bay Street Video @BayStreetVideo]

Sign and share to keep one of the few independently run, non profit cinemas left open and running. They have some of the best programmers, the best popcorn, and show films on almost every format. It’s an oasis, and needs to keep going.

https://t.co/yYIvAinbtm

[Art Gallery @X_ArtGallery]

Gustave Caillebotte - The Floor Scrapers

[michelle @chellekras]

@claudioalvesDC @goldenglobes Congratulations Cláudio!!!

[michelle @chellekras]

@DanielKonikoff @UAlberta @UAlbertaSoc U of A is lucky to have you!!!! We’ll miss you in Toronto!

[Isaac Feldberg @isaacfeldberg]

Director Mohammad Rasoulof has confirmed he recently managed to leave Iran without official permission and is now staying in an undisclosed location in Europe, ahead of the Cannes premiere of his new feature THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG.

His statement, below: