Cinema Debate’s The Farooqi Bros discuss Digger, Verity, Ray Gunn, HBO’s Lanterns, and everything we watched at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival! We kick things off with Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s latest film starring Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, Jesse Plemons, and Sandra Hüller.

We discuss why this ambitious film has become a Letterboxd favorite, what makes it stand out, and why it is one of the year’s most talked-about cinematic experiences. Next, we review Verity, the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. We break down the performances, the psychological thriller’s twists, and why the film doesn’t quite deliver on its potential.

We also discuss Ray Gunn, Brad Bird’s highly anticipated animated sci-fi film, exploring what makes this project so intriguing and what audiences can expect from the director behind The Incredibles and The Iron Giant. Then we review Lanterns, HBO and DC’s new Green Lantern series starring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan. We discuss the show’s detective-driven approach to the DC universe, its performances, and whether this new take on the iconic heroes works.

Finally, Sameer joins us to recap everything we watched at TIFF 2026, highlighting our biggest discoveries, standout performances, festival favorites, and the films audiences should keep on their radar. From major Hollywood releases to animated sci-fi, DC television, and the best of the festival circuit, this episode covers the biggest movie and television conversations.