For film buffs, there’s no better place to be in September than Toronto. From world premieres to free outdoor screenings, red-carpet celebrity sightings and Q&A sessions with the best in the business, there’s a bona fide feast of movie-related adventures to be had.
If you’ve spent the day exploring Toronto, one of the best ways to put a cherry on top of your adventures is to check out a movie (or two) during this thrilling festival season. And if you have Transitions Lenses, you can seamlessly go from day to night without fuss.
Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses go from clear to dark based on how bright your surroundings are. During film festival season, that means you can go from moody cinema to brightly lit downtown streets without squinting or swapping glasses.
Plus, the lenses can be fitted to your choice of frame and are available in eight vibrant colours — giving you endless ways to express your own personal style.
For inspiration on which films to hit up in Toronto this festival season to wrap up your perfect day exploring, check out these seven hot titles screening this month.
The Napa Boys
This September, Toronto is hosting the world premiere of The Napa Boys — a comedy that’s swinging to become a cult classic in the same class as Wet Hot American Summer and Super Troopers.
Starring Armen Weitzman as Miles Jr. and director Nick Corirossi as Jack Jr., the movie promises shenanigans that criss-cross wine country. This comedy makes it clear that to truly thrive amidst vineyard shenanigans (or just a typical Canadian day with its ever-changing light), you need seamless vision with the help of Transition Lenses.
A Life Illuminated
Famous for capturing the first footage of a giant squid in the wild, Dr. Edie Widder is the subject of A Life Illuminated — a documentary by Tasha Van Zandt that explores Dr. Widder’s achievements and the barriers she had to pass through in her pursuit.
The film follows Dr. Widder on a recent expedition to study bioluminescence that’ll help you gain a newfound appreciation for how life reacts to light — from deep-sea biology to your Light Intelligent glasses.
Blue Moon
A fascinating one-room story unfolds in Blue Moon, as lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) copes with the premiere of Oklahoma! — the soon-to-be history-making musical that his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, created with Oscar Hammerstein.
It’s a reverent slice of musical theatre history, artfully rendered by director Richard Linklater, who is known for ambitious stories about love of all kinds, including The Before Trilogy (also with Ethan Hawke) and Boyhood (2014).
Couture
Another world premiere coming to Toronto in September, Couture tells the story of Maxine (Angelina Jolie) — a filmmaker in Paris for Fashion Week whose life soon intertwines with makeup artist Angèle (Ella Rumpf) and model Ada (Anyier Anei).
The film quickly becomes about much more than haute couture, with director Alice Winocour taking it to profound places. Whether you go for a designer frame for your next pair of glasses, you can always fit them with Transitions Lenses and take your style to the next level.
Degrassi: Whatever it Takes
The iconic Canadian show that raised a generation is honoured in this documentary by Lisa Rideout. Featuring former cast members, creators, writers and Degrassi devotees, the film showcases everything that made this show a groundbreaking phenomenon.
In 2025, the genius of ’80s fashion is finally getting its due appreciation. If you feel moved by the style of Degrassi, put your Transitions Lenses into a set of retro-inspired frames. You can even match the lens hue for top-tier colour coordination.
Driver’s Ed
Directed by Bobby Farrelly — one half of the Farrelly Brothers, the duo behind Dumb and Dumber (1994) and Me, Myself & Irene (2000) — Driver’s Ed is a hilarious coming-of-age romp that’s equal parts goofy and heartfelt.
What’s a road trip (even one when Molly Shannon is hot on your tail) without sunglasses? If you love to drive, check out Transitions XTRActive lenses for the best performance when driving so you can keep your hands on the wheel.
Roofman
Four words: true-crime romantic comedy. Based on a true story, Roofman is the nevertheless unbelievable saga of what escaped convict and father Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum) will do to support his family.
Kirsten Dunst is perfect as the love interest, Leigh, and hilarious performances by Peter Dinklage, Ben Mendelsohn and Juno Temple keep the humour rolling. Roofman will have its world premiere in Toronto this month, and you don’t want to miss it.
After a busy day exploring Toronto neighbourhoods, there’s no better way to end it than with a movie. Whether you love a period drama, nostalgic documentary, light-hearted comedy or tear-jerking retrospective, there’s something for everyone.
And with Transitions Lenses, you can seamlessly go from daytime adventures to nighttime entertainment without any hassle. Whatever you choose to see in Toronto this September, you can be sure you’re looking good with your Transitions Lenses.
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