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Criminal (THE BROTHERS BLOOM Trailer)

So just before I stop rambling about the Toronto International Film Fest for another year, I thought I’d backtrack and post the trailer for one … Read More ›

Posted on September 17, 2008
listy goodness

Autumn’s Here

So now that the endless waiting in line and sleep deprivation that is The Toronto International Film Festival is behind me, it’s time to look … Read More ›

Posted on September 16, 2008August 23, 2012
TIFF, Toronto

The End (Final Thoughts on TIFF 2008)

Though I may complain for the next week or so about being more tired now than back before my vacation began, I wouldn’t change it … Read More ›

Posted on September 14, 2008
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: SEXYKILLER

While I did have a ticket to see RADIO LOVE on Saturday night, which would have been my last screening of the festival, when I … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2008July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: EVERY LITTLE STEP

A funny thing happened on the way to EVERY LITTLE STEP, the doc about the revival of the 1970’s Broadway hit A Chorus Line. As … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2008July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: PRIDE AND GLORY

Films selected as TIFF Galas are becoming an increasingly puzzling phenomenon. One would think that those twenty presentations at Roy Thompson Hall would be held … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2008July 25, 2011
TIFF

TIFF Reaction: CHE

One of the things I love about film festivals is the cinematic experiences that are unlikely to be repeated. It could be the selection of … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2008
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: ME AND ORSON WELLES

Quite honestly – I chose this film based on the previous work of director Richard Linklater. The man responsible for DAZED & CONFUSED and WAKING … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2008August 7, 2013
TIFF, Toronto

Listen Like Thieves (Thoughts on TIFF Day 8)

During the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival, some jackass caught a few minutes of the Borat movie on his cellphone and posted it online. Ever … Read More ›

Posted on September 11, 2008
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction – FIFTY DEAD MEN WALKING

Just before the lights dimmed, I wondered why a smaller film about the IRA struggles would choose a title so similar to a famously Oscar-nominated … Read More ›

Posted on September 11, 2008July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction – WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU

My ticket wallet feels a whole lot thinner, and the pile of ticket stubs on my desk is growing by the minute. Must mean we’re … Read More ›

Posted on September 11, 2008July 25, 2011
TIFF, Toronto

Suddenly I See (Thoughts on TIFF Day 7)

All afternoon I’d been wondering about what sort of TIFF update I wanted to write today. In the end, indecision has won out. So rather … Read More ›

Posted on September 11, 2008

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