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The red carpet may look glamorous from the outside, but for those of us behind the lens, it often feels like a full-contact sport. You’re crammed shoulder-to-shoulder with photographers from all over the world, shouting names into the air, elbows up, cameras firing at machine-gun speed. In those few seconds of chaos, you hope for serendipity—a pose, a glance, a fleeting gesture—that crystallizes into the shot.
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Scarlett Johansson dazzled at TIFF50’s premiere of Eleanor the Great in a blush Valentino gown, her back tattoo stealing the spotlight.
There’s something magnetic about watching Scarlett Johansson glide onto a red carpet — and at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, she did it with the poise of someone who knows the cameras will follow every step. I was there, camera in hand, among the flurry of lenses and flashes at Roy Thomson Hall as she arrived for the North American premiere of Eleanor the Great.
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A celebration of elegance and cinematic allure, Ladies in Red at TIFF50 spotlights the unforgettable red carpet moments of Samara Weaving, Felicity Jones, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, and Fala Chen. Each, in her own way, turned the carpet’s scarlet glow into an extension of her artistry and presence.
There’s something timeless and irresistible about a woman in red — especially under the lights of a red carpet already glowing in that same shade. At the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF50), the connection between colour and confidence was on full display. From bold, contemporary designs to refined, understated styles, several actresses brought their own interpretation of crimson elegance to the festival, blending sophistication with quiet strength.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives — understatement of the century. Social distancing and prolonged confinement periods have affected our work lives, our relationships with our families, friends, neighbours and community members. In addition to adjusting our daily routines to accommodate working remotely and virtually connecting with coworkers, how we consume various forms of leisure, arts and entertainment — when we're not trying to get some work done — has also been transformed.
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Meres J. Weche
Expat and digital maven with a passion for telling stories in words & images. Lived & worked on four continents.
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