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Now Playing: North York's Hottest Star

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IT’S BEEN FOUR years since Laura Vandervoort broke out as Clark Kent’s super-powered cousin Kara on Smallville, a role that made her familiar to millions of fans of the 21st century spin on the Superman franchise. But it’s only been a month since the 27-year-old actress decided, like so many Canadian stars before her, to … Continued

Now Playing: TIFF's Hottest Director

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THERE MIGHT NOT be a hotter ticket at this year’s film fest than A Dangerous Method, which stars Viggo Mortensen as Sigmund Freud and Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung. The actors are red-carpet mainstays, but the real attraction for T.O. movie-goers is the guy behind the camera: David Cronenberg, now entering his fifth decade as … Continued

Now Playing: Festival Femme Fatale

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FOR SOMEONE WHO describes herself as a private person, it’s not surprising that local actress Mia Kirshner was a little unnerved about her latest role in the film 388 Arletta Ave. Set to premiere at TIFF this month, the film directed by Randall Cole (19 Months), follows a married couple tracked by a stalker — … Continued

Now Playing: 905 Femme Fatale

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WHEN WE FEATURED Ksenia Solo on the cover of the Richmond Hill Post in 2005, she was a budding actress with big ambitions. Today, with an ever-expanding resumé, her story’s a little different. She’s no longer on the cusp of “making it” — she’s already there. Living in Richmond Hill, Thornhill and North York growing … Continued