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Author: Ryan McNeil

festivals, TIFF

Little Things: CIRCLE plays TIFF 2018

With her short film at TIFF 2018, Jayisha Patel asks us why that is just how it is?

Posted on September 8, 2018September 10, 2018
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

RAFIKI plays TIFF 2018

Love can be hopeful, and in some parts of the world hope remains a dangerous idea.

Posted on September 7, 2018September 12, 2020
festivals, TIFF

Little Things: DODGY DAVE plays TIFF 2018

With her short film at TIFF 2018, Charlotte Regan asks us if we really feel that’s a good idea?

Posted on September 6, 2018September 9, 2018
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talking Music and Mental Health on Songs of Strength

I take my talents across The Don River…and get REALLY honest…to discuss the songs that help me get along.

Posted on September 2, 2018December 21, 2021
TIFF

City Looks Pretty: My TIFF 2018 Selections

If you’re looking for me next week, start by looking on King Street West

Posted on August 30, 2018September 9, 2018
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 206 – BLACKkKLANSMAN

Talkin’ Spike Lee’s new film with Norm McGlashan

Posted on August 27, 2018September 12, 2020
reviews

CRAZY RICH ASIANS

In life, and in love, you can’t play not to lose.

Posted on August 19, 2018September 22, 2019
essays, matineecast, podcasts, thoughts & opinions

On Forgiveness

Pardon the interruption, but I need to say something about finding common ground.

Posted on August 18, 2018September 21, 2019
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 205 – EIGHTH GRADE

Talkin’ Bo Burnham’s new film with Ariel Fisher

Posted on August 16, 2018September 21, 2019
reviews

THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS

A search for an understanding of identity can lead to some pretty dark corners.

Posted on August 13, 2018September 22, 2019
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ About Being Wrong on A Frame Apart

I take my talents to East York to get into what I’m wrong about and why.

Posted on August 8, 2018September 3, 2018
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 204 – SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

Talkin’ SORRY TO BOTHER YOU with Courtney Small

Posted on July 30, 2018September 12, 2020

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