Gaza’s Troubled Cease-Fire Efforts, Harris and Trump Debate, Toronto International Film Fest, and More

The United States, Egypt, and Qatar prepare another cease-fire proposal after Hamas killed six Israeli hostages and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu demanded control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border; Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hold their first presidential debate; the Toronto International Film Festival showcases independent films spanning from Hungary to Georgia and more; and the United States seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s plane.  

 

What to Watch at Toronto International Film Festival

 

Edward Berger, Conclave

 

William Bridges, All of You

 

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

 

Dea Kulumbegashvili, April

 

Mentioned on the Podcast

 

Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Shrinking

 

Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence, Ted Lasso

 

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