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Barbara Goslawski

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Film critic. RADIO/POD: Frameline, Radio Regent. WRITER: POV Magazine; Exclaim!; Screen Anarchy. Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved critic. MEMBER: Toronto Film Critics Association; AWFJ.

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · May 7

Absolutely thrilled to be a new member of @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social - such an honour!

Toronto Film Critics Association @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social · May 7

After several rounds of black smoke during our spring conclave, we have white smoke!

Please join us in welcoming @bgos923.bsky.social and Winnie Wang as members!
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TFCA Welcomes New Members, Sets 2025 Voting Dates - Toronto Film Critics Association

The Toronto Film Critics Association welcomes Barbara Goslawski and Winnie Wang to the membership, and sets 2025 voting dates.

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · 1d

Peter Mettler’s retrospective at TIFF Cinematheque continues until October 26. His latest, While The Green Grass Grows, is showing for only the second time. I wrote a few words for @screenanarchy.bsky.social :
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Hey Toronto! WHILE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS: A DIARY IN SEVEN PARTS, Peter Mettler's Magnum Opus, Screens in TIFF Retrospective

Fashioning unique and infinitely enticing diaristic, hybrid documentary-style adventures since the late 1970's, internationally acclaimed Canadian-Swiss filmmaker Peter Mettler can be regarded as cine...

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · 5d

Councillor in my ward. Worst politician I’ve ever encountered. He’s got his head so far up Ford’s butt, it’s a wonder he can form a sentence

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you 🙏

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 13d

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Jon Adams. #NewYorkerCartoons

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · 20d

Me on the way to the rapture (it’s my birthday - this better be good)

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · 20d

Almost gave up on Shakespeare at Stratford this year but then I saw The Winter’s Tale. This one will keep resonating

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 12

There’s one more chance to catch Rosi’s BELOW THE CLOUDS at #tiff50 - a gorgeous meditative film that will linger in your heart and mind. Read my review @povmagazine.bsky.social 👇

POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 12

In Below the Clouds, Gianfranco Rosi turns his lens to Italy's Napoli region where Mount Vesuvius looms in a landscape rich with history, writes @bgos923.bsky.social #tiff50 povmagazine.com/below-the-cl...

Below the Clouds Review: Rosi's Travelogue Triptych Visits Napoli - POV Magazine

Below the Clouds review: Gianfranco Rosi turns his lens to Italy's Napoli region where Mount Vesuvius looms in a landscape rich with history.

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 12

Reviews: The Secret Agent; Sentimental Value; 100 Sunset; Nomad Shadow; Sirat; I Swear; Nirvanna The Band The Shore the Movie; Modern Whore; Junk World; Little Amelie or the Character of Rain.

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 12

ICYMI: @smallmind.bsky.social and I presented our 2nd show on #tiff50 celebrations ! 🎉 See comments for list of films.
Listen wherever you get your pods or just click here:
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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 11

A must read - if I started quoting from this @povmagazine.bsky.social review, I’d be quoting it in its entirety 👇

Pat Mullen @patmullen.bsky.social · Sep 11

On TIFF's controversial doc: An emotional window into a family's bravery, but a window is inevitably political if you draw the drapes to obscure reality. #tiff50

POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue brings a compelling character study that's divorced from its complicated context. #TIFF50 povmagazine.com/the-road-bet...

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yup, these guys are just variations in a theme, aren’t they?

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tamara Kotevska’s The Tale of Silyan is one of the best films at #tiff50. It’s also one of the best film’s of the year. Read my review @povmagazine.bsky.social 👇

POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tamara Kotevska crafts a beautifully layered portrait of a North Macedonian farmer and a stork in The Tale of Silyan, writes @bgos923.bsky.social #tiff50 povmagazine.com/the-tale-of-...

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 5

It Was Just an Accident; Nika & Madison; Uiksaringitara: The Wrong Husband; The Tale of Silyan; Nouvelle Vague; BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions; Ripe; The Girl Who Cried Pearls; Marriaginalia.

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 5

ICYMI: @smallmind.bsky.social and I started our #tiff50 celebrations ! 🎉 See comments for list of films.
Listen wherever you get your pods or just click here:
open.spotify.com/episode/29S4...

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s a beautiful and rich film, isn’t it?

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 3

Heading into @tiffnet.bsky.social for my 35th year #tiff50

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some of the best films I’ve seen were in the #Wavelengths program @tiffnet.bsky.social #TIFF50 #TIFF25 👇

Barry Hertz @hertzbarry.bsky.social · Sep 2

In 2016, TIFF’s essential Wavelengths slate had 15 features, four shorts programs and five installations. This year, just eight features – fewer than Primetime, the section that previews TV series – three shorts programs and zero installations. #TIFF50 www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/ti...

TIFF 2025: In defense of Wavelengths, the incredibly shrinking film festival program

Yes, the works showcased can be ‘experimental.’ But we should welcome the unexpected

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 2

Must see films @tiffnet.bsky.social #TIFF50 according to a bunch of us @screenanarchy.bsky.social 👇

ScreenAnarchy @screenanarchy.bsky.social · Sep 2

The ScreenAnarchy team is heading to @tiffnet.bsky.social and we've got a curtain raiser. See what @triflic.bsky.social @shelaghrowanlegg.bsky.social @bgos923.bsky.social @andrewmack.bsky.social are excited about screenanarchy.com/2025/09/toro...

Toronto 2025 Curtain Raiser: The Festival Of Festivals Turns 50

ScreenAnarchy, in a way, was birthed at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) over 20 years ago.  At a time when movies were still shown on 35mm film, tickets were printed on paper, and ...

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Aug 31

Reminder: Most mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men.

Mass Shooters Are Not Disproportionately Transgender

Most mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men.

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s perfect, isn’t it?!

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Aug 31

They say they keep batches of tickets available for all slots but everything goes so quickly. I ended up calling and the volunteer’s computer was acting up!

Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Aug 31

Ticket redemption experience for #TIFF50 - once again, I have no idea what just happened to me 🤷‍♀️

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Toronto Film Critics Association @torontofilmcritics.bsky.social · Aug 29

This week's round-up is all about #TIFF50!

Brian D. Johnson & @peterhowellfilm.bsky.social look back on 50 years of the fest

@patmullen.bsky.social @filmfest.bsky.social @smallmind.bsky.social @bgos923.bsky.social & Rachel Ho pick 50 doc highlights

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TFCA Friday: Week of August 29 (aka TIFFmas Eve) - Toronto Film Critics Association

Previews and memories of the Toronto International Film Festival upon its 50th edition, plus reviews of The Roses, Splitsville, Lurker, and more!

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Aug 25

To celebrate #tiff50 - so many great memories of so many great films - such an honour to be part of this look back at some of the best documentaries @tiffnet.bsky.social ! Go to @povmagazine.bsky.social 👇

POV Magazine @povmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 25

@tiffnet.bsky.social at 50: as the Toronto International Film Festival celebrates its 50th edition this fall, our writers pick 50 docs that defined TIFF's first five decades #TIFF50 povmagazine.com/50-docs-that...

50 Docs that Defined TIFF: Looking Back at the Toronto International Film Festival - POV Magazine

TIFF 50: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival with 50 documentary highlights from the first five decades of TIFF.

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Barbara Goslawski @bgos923.bsky.social · Aug 24

Oh yes she did

Hookcity - 🚫“War Plan” DMs Please 👊🏻🇺🇸🔥 🫣 @hookcity.bsky.social · Aug 24

No frickin way

#allythepiper #piperally #freebird