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The Film Buff
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73 Roncesvalles AveToronto, ON M6R 2K6
Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles
(416) 534-7078
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
11 reviews for The Film Buff
11 reviews in English
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Review from Emily L.
Toronto, ON
5/24/2012
This place is the absolute bomb. I love it! They have a fantastic selection, a delicious freezer of ice cream options, and a friendly neighbourhood vibe. There's never been a hint of the pretension The bench in front of the Film Buff is a classic Roncesvalles hangout.
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Review from Linds B.
4/18/2012
Best. Movie. Store. Ever. Best staff!! Best selection!! And they have amazing ice cream - get the Crunchy Frog (mint choco chip)! Love the Buff!!!
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Review from Michael O.
Toronto, ON
7/22/2011
We've fallen in love with watching movies again! My girlfriend and I have made it a weekly thing that we rent a movie, and without The Film Buff there is no way we'd have as much fun as with it as we do. Wonderful selection of old, classic, indie, hard to find and yes, even blockbuster films. Tons of TV on DVD as well.
Oh, and ice cream :) -
Review from Eliah H.
Toronto, ON
10/27/2010
5 stars, and let me tell you why. Film Buff is the the only equivelent to the much loved Suspect and Queen Video movie rental shops this far out west. You wont find 10 copies of the latest blockbuster film for rent but there is a good chance you can find that indie, foriegn or classic film you've been trying to hunt down and watch. In fact you don't even have to step but three feet in the door until you encounter a standing rack of semi-obscure films picked out by the staff that would make for great viewing. They also have a very good selection of TV series box sets (this is where I was able to find Rollergirls and Life on Mars).
What else? The place also doubles as a cafe and ice cream parlor. Need a latte and a table to sit at as you and your SO deliberate over whether to rent Pride and Prejudice or Kung Fu Hustle? You can do it at Film Buff. Need some Atomic Chocolate ice cream to munch on as you decide between watching Dr. Strangelove or Hadashi no Gen? They got that too. Oh, and the ice cream is only $2.50 for a big scoop!
The staff are not exactly film geeks but they are knowledgeable and friendly enough in helping you find what you are looking for. If you live in the nieghborhood this is the video rental place you want to got to.Listed in: Indie Video Rental
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Review from Giuliana B.
SCARBOROUGH, ON
9/16/2010
I absolutely love this place. My boyfriend lives within walking distance from here, and I love strolling here with him to pick out a great movie and some yummy ice cream.
I have been coming to the Film Buff for years, and it has never disappointed me. They carry a very large selection of movies, including international films, independent films,old Hollywood classics, an impressive comedy section, horror films, you name it, they have it. Their staff is very knowledgeable, and more than happy to help assist you in finding what you are looking for. I have never in all these years had a bad experience here.
Now the real reason why I absolutely love this place: Ice Cream!
They have a decent variety of ice cream flavours with cute, quirky names like "cookies and cow" (cookies and milk) and "crunchy frog" (mint choc chip). I've tried most, if not all of their flavours and I have liked them all.
They even have "baby" cones for when you want a little something sweet, but are watching your weight or not in the mood for a huge cone. The baby cones are tiny and really cute, most importantly they are only .75 cents -
Review from Kim B.
ON
12/19/2008 11 photos
One part cafe, one part movie haven. This is one of the city's best independent movie rental places.
For me, their comedy section alone is worth a visit. They carry great classics and even feature a SEASONAL wall, which right now is proudly displaying all sorts of great Christmas movies (...but may I also suggest, The Hebrew Hammer?)
If you live in the area, this is your place. -
Review from Linda R.
St Catharines, ON
4/19/2010
The Film Buff has a wide selection of international movies, where you cannot get them in any other dvd rental store. At least not in St Catharines.
I love the icecream bar, the desserts and coffee.
A great place to read a newspaper, relax in the sun, a fun atmosphere! -
Review from Lynda W.
Toronto, ON
10/14/2008 1 photo
Really cool video store for the film lover in you. You can sip on a cup of joe whilest browsing their large and diverse selection of films. They have a lot of films that you'd be hard pressed to find at Blockbuster. Asian cinema, silent movies, even a section devoted to Hitchcock.
The store is located in the basement of the plaza. It's a little dark and dingy in there, which I guess adds to the appeal. I went on Thanksgiving day and it was pretty busy. -
Review from Mohammad G.
10/25/2011
they said this was the best in toronto. that may be true but im a ice cream connoisseur. says me. bi-rite and humphrey slocombes are tough to beat and film buff didnt quite do it. to their credit the ice cream was pretty good, and a really cool vibe to be in a VIDEO STORE. they still exist! felt like i was 18 again first discovering crazy films. its a cool spot though...check it out.
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Review from Luke A.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 10/22/2008 4 photos
Here's a real testament to the power of yelping: a while after I wrote my first review of the Film Buff, I got a message from someone there telling me that, after reading the review, they decided to order Comic Book: The Movie after all. Now it's in. That's the kind of take-charge approach to customer service I like to see! Go Film Buff!
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9/21/2008 First to Review
Located in a basement store near the bottom of Roncesvalles, The Film Buff is a great place to rent… Read more »
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Review from Xander L.
Toronto, ON
8/18/2009
i'ts flipping hot outside, and they are tearing up Ronce to put in new sewers and streetcar tracks.. but after grabbing a latte at Cherry Bomb.. i over heated and went nextdoor to the film buff where $2.75 gets you 2 big scoops of icecream to eat while riding through the dust...YUMMY!
i'll have to rent a movie next time as my hands are full
yelped from my blackberry STORM
