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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.

hot docs

Hot Docs Review: NO ENTRY, NO EXIT

There are few things in society that galvanize us more than sex offenders. Without fail, they spark talk of “lock-’em-up, lose-the-key”…they even ignite calls for … Read More ›

Posted on April 29, 2011December 24, 2012
hot docs, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: BOY CHEERLEADERS

Kids have wanted to be stars for as long as they’ve had stars to aspire to be. These days though, the drive to be famous … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2011December 24, 2012
hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: MIGHTY JEROME

I consider myself someone fascinated by history – especially athletic history – and a proud Canadian, so the fact that I knew nothing about Harry … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2011December 24, 2012
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 1

We now interrupt this regularly scheduled blog to talk documentaries… Today begins a special series of my regular Matineecast, talking about all thing festival related. … Read More ›

Posted on April 27, 2011December 24, 2012
hot docs, trailers

Late Bloomer (LOVE SHINES Trailer)

In every nowhere town, There are “somewhere” dreams…   If you’re like me, you’d give your right arm to be able to pen something that … Read More ›

Posted on April 21, 2011August 4, 2011
hot docs

So Real Pt. I (Hot Docs Preview)

As I mentioned two weeks ago, Hot Docs is coming up soon. I’m actually quite excited now as I’ve finally had a chance to look … Read More ›

Posted on April 4, 2011August 5, 2011
festivals, hot docs, Toronto

Life (Hot Docs 2011 Kicks Off)

The truth is out there. If you’re in or around Toronto, you’d be well-served to check out the offerings of The 2011 Hot Docs Festival, … Read More ›

Posted on March 23, 2011August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction Wrap: LADIES IN BLUE, SHADOW PLAY and THE CANAL STREET MADAM

Alright…let’s wrap up this crazy caper. Short opinions about the last three docs I saw, and musings on the festival in general are after the … Read More ›

Posted on May 9, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: THE OATH

It’s difficult to articulate my thoughts on THE OATH. I know it moved me…I know it’s an important doc…it’s just a little difficult to express … Read More ›

Posted on May 9, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: JOAN RIVERS – A PIECE OF WORK

I’ve long believed that one sign of a good documentary is if it can draw in those who sit down not caring much about the … Read More ›

Posted on May 9, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor part v

And then there were none. The fifth and final Hot Docs podcast is coming up, this time with some very good friends flanking me post-screening. … Read More ›

Posted on May 8, 2010
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: TEENAGE PAPARAZZO

“Hi my name is Adrian and I’m a celebrity…at least I play one on TV.” There have been a lot of films at Hot Docs … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2010August 6, 2011

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