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Category: hot docs

Posts, podcasts, and ponderings from North America’s largest documentary film festival. While many of these films rank amongst the best I see in their given year, they are not rated in the writing that follows.

festivals, hot docs, reactions

BEWARE OF MR. BAKER plays Hot Docs

The saying goes that the bark is worse than the bite. Where Ginger Baker is concerned, I wouldn’t dare test the theory.

Posted on April 27, 2012December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions

BEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING plays Hot Docs

Thy say that Wayne White has touched people in ways they don’t even know. Get ready for Wayne to touch you.

Posted on April 26, 2012December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, trailers

Awake My Soul – BIG EASY EXPRESS Trailer

Get on board – it’s time for nonfiction to rock Toronto – and The Matinee.

Posted on April 25, 2012December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, news

Real As It Gets – Hot Docs 2012 Kicks Off

Who’s ready for eleven days of non-fiction?

Posted on March 29, 2012December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: BEING ELMO @ Hot Docs

I could sit here and try to critique this film, but the simple truth is that it’s pretty much critic proof. It has a few … Read More ›

Posted on May 8, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: CAROL CHANNING – LARGER THAN LIFE

Some actors seem unbreakable: They go on and on with each passing year and always seem to be just as sharp and genteel as they … Read More ›

Posted on May 8, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: SENNA

Now that was a movie! That’s what I love about watching films with other movie bloggers – sometimes they can read your thoughts perfectly. SENNA … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, screenings, Toronto

Lust for Life: BEAUTY DAY Plays Hot Docs

The sun has gone down on a Wednesday night in Toronto. What was a bright and sunny May day after what has been a rather … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: PROJECT NIM

Listening to the the emotional confessions that make up PROJECT NIM, I found one question repeating in my head: With how emotionally involved all the … Read More ›

Posted on May 6, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, podcasts, screenings, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 3

Wednesday night found me in a slightly louder environment – namely a brisk rooftop patio where I was introduced to this guy… He’s the subject … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hard Time: LOVE SHINES Plays Hot Docs

Elton John once said that some musicians are born into the wrong era; that there are many artists on the scene right now (and more … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: HOT COFFEE

There’s that old story that we all think we know so well: the woman who successfully sued McDonald’s for serving her coffee that was too … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2011December 24, 2012

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