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Toronto International Film Festival: 'The Julia Set' and 'A Talent For Murder'

Updated 2026-09-16 01:25 UTC 2 sources Positive

At the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, 'The Julia Set' has received critical acclaim for its breakout performance by Chase Infiniti. Meanwhile, Helen Mirren's portrayal of Patricia Highsmith in 'A Talent For Murder' is praised as a mesmerizing performance.

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‘A Talent For Murder’ Review: Helen Mirren Is Mesmerizing As Tortured Genius Crime Writer Patricia Highsmith – Toronto Film Festival

This flawed but very entertaining two-hander belongs in the unique subgenre of literary biographies in which a cult author’s life is investigated through the highly specific prism of their work. Shirley Jackson, for example, was cast into a dark Gothic psychodrama in Josephine Decker’s Shirley; Will

2026-09-16 01:09 UTC

Variety

Chase Infiniti on TIFF Breakout ‘The Julia Set,’ Love Bombing and Music Video Stardom

“The Julia Set” has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. In her feature debut, writer-director Niki Byrne crafted a perfect showcase for the talents of “One Battle After Another” breakout Chase Infiniti. The latter has earned raves for her turn as

2026-09-16 01:11 UTC