The other freshly announced gala is the World Premiere of The Other Man, directed by Richard Eyre and starring Laura Linney and Antonio Banderas. Liam Neeson plays a man named Peter who discovers that his wife Lisa (Linney) has been receiving messages from a man named Ralph (Banderas). Peter becomes obsessed with Ralph and rushes to Milan to uncover the relationship and meet his previously unknown rival.

Eyre, previously known as a prestigious theatre director, had his breakout in the world of cinema with last year's Notes on a Scandal. The success of that film, which was widely praised by critics, raises the expectations for this new project. But what will really make the film worth watching is Laura Linney and Antonio Banderas, guaranteed to raise the bar when it comes to sexual tension. It's got to be the accent.

The highlight of the new Special Presentations is the World Premiere of Ed Harris' Appaloosa, a Western with an all-star cast. The has some major star appeal, with Viggo Mortensen, Renée Zellweger and Jeremy Irons. Westerns have been making a modern comeback, lead by the enormous success of the Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men, and aided by The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and the modern remake of 3:10 to Yuma. If this Western is successful, perhaps it will lead to more Westerns and a full revitalization of the genre.

Also being screened in Special Presentations are the North American Premieres of La Fille de Monaco and I've Loved You So Long, both from France. La Fille de Monaco tells the story of a successful attorney who is destroyed by an Eve-like temptress. I've Loved You So Long has almost the exact opposite message, focusing on the strength and perseverance of women.

So, there you have it, a few more announcements to whet your appetite. Whether you like it or not, I can guarantee you this isn't the last you'll be hearing of TIFF.