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"Did we happen to mention we are in this for the money?" Netflix has debuted one final trailer for Steven Soderbergh's film The Laundromat, arriving on streaming this week after opening in theaters last month. The film is all about the Panama Papers, told from multiple perspectives with vignettes. The main story is about a widower looking into insurance fraud, who ends up stumbling upon a pair of law partners exploiting the world's financial system. "Zipping through a kaleidoscope of comic detours in China, Mexico, Africa (via Los Angeles) and the Caribbean en route to 2016's Panama Papers publication — where journalists revealed the secret, leaked documents of Mossack Fonseca's high-profile patrons." The big cast includes Meryl Streep starring, along with Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, Melissa Rauch, Jeff Michalski, Jane Morris, Robert Patrick, David Schwimmer, Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Nonso Anozie, Larry Wilmore, Matthias Schoenaerts, Rosalind Chao, Kunjue Li,...

While the beginning of fall usually means back-to-school and the end of outdoor barbecues, Hollywood has its own way of changing seasons. The Toronto International Film Festival, which starts on Sept. 5, marks the official launch of the Oscars race.

Unlike neighboring film festivals at Telluride and Venice, which both take place on the weekend before, Toronto is easier to reach and packed with far more screenings: more than 200 movies. Here are 14 that will likely be the talk of Canada.

“Hustlers”

(Stx Entertainment, Sept. 13)

Director: Lorene Scafaria

Cast: Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Cardi B, Lizzo

Ever since I saw “Hustlers” at an early screening, I can’t stop raving about it. Every Oscars season, there’s a movie that sneaks up on the pundits. And I have a feeling that this dramatic comedy written and directed by Lorene Scafaria will be a box office hit and critical darling.

"They're gettin' away with murder!" "Which is bad..." Netflix has launched the first full trailer for Steven Soderbergh's latest film titled The Laundromat, just a few days ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival this weekend. The film is essentially about the Panama Papers, but from the perspective of a widow on vacation. While investigating insurance fraud, she ends up stumbling upon a pair of Panama City law partners exploiting the world's financial system. "Zipping through a kaleidoscope of comic detours in China, Mexico, Africa (via Los Angeles) and the Caribbean en route to 2016's Panama Papers publication — where journalists revealed the secret, leaked documents of Mossack Fonseca's high-profile patrons." The big cast includes Meryl Streep starring, along with Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, Melissa Rauch, Jeff Michalski, Jane Morris, Robert Patrick, David Schwimmer, Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Nonso Anozie, Larry Wilmore, Matthias Schoenaerts, Rosalind Chao,...

Check out the first trailer for director Steven Soderbergh’s The Laundromat, starring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas.

The film will have a platform release starting September 27 in Los Angeles, New York and the UK, additional engagements in U.S. and international cities will rollout October 4 and October 11. The Laundromat will be released globally on Netflix on October 18 with an expanded theatrical release in the U.S. and international markets.

When her idyllic vacation takes an unthinkable turn, Ellen Martin (Academy Award winner Meryl Streep) begins investigating a fake insurance policy, only to find herself down a rabbit hole of questionable dealings that can be linked to a Panama City law firm and its vested interest in helping the world’s wealthiest citizens amass even larger fortunes. The charming – and very well-dressed – founding partners Jürgen Mossack (Academy Award winner Gary Oldman) and Ramón Fonseca (Golden Globe nominee Antonio...

Netflix has launched the first trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Laundromat’ featuring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas.

Directed by Soderbergh, the film has a stellar cast of Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, Melissa Rauch, Jeff Michalski, Jane Morris, Robert Patrick, David Schwimmer, Cristela Alonzo, Larry Clarke, Will Forte, Chris Parnell, Nonso Anozie, Larry Wilmore, Jessica Allain, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Matthias Schoenaerts, Rosalind Chao, Kunjue Li, Ming Lo, with James Cromwell and Sharon Stone.

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The film launches in select UK cinemas on 27th September and on Netflix 18th October

The Laundromat Synopsis

When her idyllic vacation takes an unthinkable turn, Ellen Martin (Academy Award winner Meryl Streep) begins investigating a fake insurance policy, only to find herself down a rabbit hole of questionable dealings that can be linked to a Panama City law firm...

Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas look like they’re having a blast in the first trailer for “The Laundromat,” living the high life while Oldman puts on a thick accent that makes him sound like Lawrence Welk.

But who said he could have this much fun? “The Laundromat” is Steven Soderbergh’s story of the Panama Papers, a massive conspiracy of the uber-wealthy that involved money laundering, bribery, extortion … you name it. But Soderbergh has taken the route of his screwball comedies like “The Informant! instead, making the Panama Papers story into a lavish farce.

“Where the f— is my money,” one woman demands to know in the trailer? “Most of the time, we don’t even know,” Oldman says with a smile.

Also Read: Gary Oldman to Star in David Fincher's 'Mank' on 'Citizen Kane' Writer Herman Mankiewicz

Regardless of the subject matter, Soderbergh...

Chicago – It’s a shame how box office numbers play such a large factor in Oscar votes. Just imagine if “The Blind Side” was a flop. Sandra Bullock wouldn’t have been allowed within a billion miles of the Oscar podium. If Ben Lewin’s “The Sessions” was given a fair shot with audiences, it would’ve easily brought its star, John Hawkes, an Oscar nomination.

As Mark O’Brien, a Polio-stricken writer confined to an iron lung, Hawkes delivers the sort of transcendently brilliant work that ranks right alongside Joaquin Phoenix’s phenomenal intensity in “The Master” and Daniel Day-Lewis’s astonishing transformation in “Lincoln.” The painstaking research he conducted, including several viewings of Jessica Yu’s Oscar-winning 1996 documentary short, “Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien,” is apparent in every frame of Hawkes’s sublime portrayal. He resists sentiment even when Lewin’s script succumbs to it.

Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California.based journalist and poet Mark O.Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man who lived most of his life in an iron lung who is determined – at age 38 – to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapist and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.

Fox Searchlight Pictures presents, in association with Such Much Films and Rhino Films, The Sessions with a cast including John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, and William H. Macy. The film also stars Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Rhea Perlman, W. Earl Brown, Robin Weigert, Blake Lindsley, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama, Rusty Schwimmer, James Martinez with Adam Arkin. The film is written for the screen and directed by Ben Lewin. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it took home the coveted Audience Award and the Jury Prize for ensemble cast.

Watch new clips from The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. The Fox Searchlight Picture drama directed by Ben Lewin, opens on October 26th, with a cast also including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. We have 2 new clips available in high definition from the film certain to land multiple award nominations. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.

Watch new clips from The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. The Fox Searchlight Picture drama directed by Ben Lewin, opens on October 26th, with a cast also including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. We have 2 new clips available in high definition from the film certain to land multiple award nominations. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.

Ben Lewin's John Hawkes and Helen Hunt starrer The Sessions from Fox Searchlight, has a new clip called Oh God! Scripted and helmed by Lewin, the film which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, opens October 26th in limited areas, with a talented cast including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth produce.

Ben Lewin's John Hawkes and Helen Hunt starrer The Sessions from Fox Searchlight, has a new clip called Oh God! Scripted and helmed by Lewin, the film which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, opens October 26th in limited areas, with a talented cast including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth produce.

See new images from The Sessions. The drama stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of the touching film are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Ben Lewin directs and writes the film produced by Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth.

See new images from The Sessions. The drama stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of the touching film are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Ben Lewin directs and writes the film produced by Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth.

See the third poster for The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy In Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of a film that looks like it offers top-notch acting, are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. The film opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012.

See the third poster for The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy In Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of a film that looks like it offers top-notch acting, are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. The film opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012.

Vulture's released an exclusive movie clip for Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, where John Hawkes and William H. Macy Discuss Sex. The drama which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, looks like it features some powerful acting and opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012. John Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Helen Hunt also stars with support from Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert.

Vulture's released an exclusive movie clip for Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, where John Hawkes and William H. Macy Discuss Sex. The drama which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, looks like it features some powerful acting and opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012. John Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Helen Hunt also stars with support from Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert.

Title: The Surrogate Director: Ben Lewin Cast: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley and Ming lo This is an extraordinary film! The wonderfully interesting true story of poet and journalist Mark O’Brien is absolutely riveting, touching and sweet, along with a certain sense of humor that will endear audiences to O’Brian himself and the film. It really does show what the human condition can go through in this inspiring tale of sex, love and triumph. From filmmaker Ben Lewin, “The Surrogate” is a movie not to be missed by audiences in 2012. This based on a true story tale accounts...