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Author: Ryan McNeil

festivals, reactions, TIFF

12 YEARS A SLAVE plays TIFF 2013

Once in a while, one must believe the hype.

Posted on September 7, 2013September 12, 2020
festivals, reactions, TIFF

Jason Reitman’s BOOGIE NIGHTS Live Read plays TIFF 2013

Jason Reitman hosts another special event at The Ryerson, but is it leaves one wondering if what makes a film great is just its script.

Posted on September 7, 2013September 10, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

A STORY OF CHILDREN AND FILM plays TIFF 2013

After twelve hours already spent with Mark Cousins, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I was wrong.

Posted on September 6, 2013September 9, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

THE PAST (LE PASSÉ) plays TIFF 2013

As TIFF 2013 kicks off, an award-winning director wonders when we will learn from our mistakes?

Posted on September 6, 2013September 8, 2013
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Let’s Dance

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on September 5, 2013September 8, 2013
thoughts & opinions, TIFF

Tending the Talk: Why I Hope You’ll Read During TIFF

As I pick up a 27th ticket, I think like a reader for a moment.

Posted on September 4, 2013September 7, 2013
TIFF, trailers

Down from Above: THE WIND RISES Trailer

One last offering from a master of animation.

Posted on September 3, 2013September 7, 2013
TIFF

Ready to Run: My TIFF 2013 Schedule

As time draws ever closer, here’s the rundown…

Posted on September 2, 2013September 6, 2013
reviews

BLUE JASMINE

When you’re a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown, do you take a breath and step back from the edge…or open your arms and lean over?

Posted on September 1, 2013September 6, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Aug 24 – Aug 30)

A lot of first-timers and a return to Cousins’ series during my last week of normalcy.

Posted on August 31, 2013September 5, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 30 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Nik turns one year older, Brian spends time with Linda, and Rian has a crowd-sourcing plan.

Posted on August 30, 2013September 3, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: SLEEPING BEAUTY

Looking at fairy tales with older eyes, one can see unexpected beauty…and valuable lessons.

Posted on August 29, 2013June 30, 2015

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