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Bennett Campbell Ferguson

Eugene, Portland
As seen in: Fools Who Dream, Reed Magazine, The Oregonian, Willamette Week, NewsBreak, MileSplit USA, Oregon Arts Watch
Founder/editor of @fwdmovies. Co-chief of the Portland Critics Association. Opinions are my own.
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Bennett’s TIFF 2026 Journal

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By Bennett Campbell Ferguson
| Fools Who Dream
Recently, I returned from the Toronto International Film Festival. What follows is a record of the films I saw—and the things I experienced. Thursday, September 10th As Spider-Man perches on a metal pole, a bystander raises his camera. “Are you reporting for the Bugle?” Spidey queries. “I’m not working for Jameson,” camera-man impishly replies. Welcome to Festival Street, TIFF 2026. In a way, spotting a superhero impersonator felt like the perfect beginning to TIFF.
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“A Simple Machine” Review: Deconstructing a Life, One Cycle at a Time

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By Bennett Campbell Ferguson
| Fools Who Dream
There is a moment in Mark Alan Hoffman’s “A Simple Machine” when a veteran cyclist shames a callow newbie with a righteous battle cry: “Get a fucking helmet, asshole!” Consider it a clue that the film was made not only for people who like movies, but for people who like bikes. Based on Evan P.
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Bennett’s Summer 2026 Best-to-Worst List

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By Bennett Campbell Ferguson
| Fools Who Dream
Each summer, I rank the new films that I see in May, June, July, and August from best to worst—without comment or commentary. These are the movies I watched this season, presented in order of preference. 1. “The Odyssey” Image via Universal Pictures/Syncopy Productions. Read the full review. 2. “Disclosure Day” Image via Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment. Read the full review. 3. “The Dog Stars” Image via 20th Century Studios/Scott Free/Fabian Lovino. Read the full review. 4.
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