September 12, 2025

WIFF’S WEEKEND WATCH LIST — 9/12

Check out our recommendations of what to watch this weekend.

iF you WANT SOMETHING LIGHT

THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB

Vincent Georgie: It’s never going to win 47 Oscars (nor should it, to be honest). Will you have a good time and enjoy seeing this terrific cast kick the ball around? Absolutely. Great for 2 pm on Sunday with a blanket. Enjoy.

Synopsis: Four retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

Available on Netflix.

if you WANT SOMETHING THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE FEELINGS

THE NATURE OF LOVE

Vincent Georgie: Earlier this week, we announced our nominees for the WIFF Prize in Canadian Film, which includes the excellent new drama Where Souls Go. One of the stars of the film is the terrific actress Monia Chokri, who herself was a nominee a few years ago when she directed this memorably evocative and sexy film.

Synopsis: Sophia’s comfortable life turns upside down the day she meets Sylvain, and she leaves everything for a new, burning passion.

Available on Apple TV, YouTube, and Amazon Prime.

if you WANT A TOP-QUALITY FILM

KRAMER VS KRAMER

Vincent Georgie: I was recently spending time with cinephile friends and we were discussing how strong Robert Benton’s film is, how well it holds up, and how gut-wrenching the family drama is. Hoffman and Street both won Oscars here, to the surprise of absolutely no one.

Synopsis: On the same day, Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) lands the biggest account of his career, he learns that his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), is leaving him and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry). Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with the child with the help of another single parent, Margaret (Jane Alexander). When Joanna returns to claim custody of Billy, the ensuing court battle takes a toll on everyone concerned.

Available on Apple TV, YouTube, and Amazon Prime.

DOUBLE FEATURE

THE WIZARDRY OF KAZU HIRO

Vincent Georgie: 2-time Oscar Winner (and 5-time nominee) Kazu Hiro was recently celebrated at TIFF for his astonishing craftsmanship in his design of makeup prosthetics and appliances, and hair design. While he has done work that is large in vision and scale, he is best known for some of his more subtle achievements. Take a look at the two films that brought him home the gold.

DARKEST HOUR

The fate of Western Europe hangs on Winston Churchill in the early days of World War II. The newly appointed British prime minister must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds. During the next four weeks in 1940, Churchill cements his legacy as his courageous decisions and leadership help change the course of world history.

Available on Apple TV , YouTube, and Amazon Prime.

BOMBSHELL

The provocative real story of three whip-smart, ambitious, strong women who, after anchoring one of America’s most powerful news networks, become headlines themselves when they risk everything to stand up to the man who made them famous.