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Category: reactions

Brief thoughts and recaps on films seen in theatres – usually in a festival environment. While no ratings are assigned, these reactions are sometimes expanded into full reviews later.

festivals, hot docs, reactions

SELF(LESS) PORTRAIT plays Hot Docs 2014

It’s not just what people share about their lives, but how they share it.

Posted on April 26, 2014April 29, 2014
festivals, hot docs, reactions

JUST EAT IT: A FOOD WASTE STORY plays Hot Docs 2014

Just how much good food do we leave untouched? The answer would surprise you.

Posted on April 26, 2014April 28, 2014
festivals, hot docs, reactions

ABSENCES plays Hot Docs 2014

There is no dark without light, no love without hate, and no life without loss.

Posted on April 25, 2014April 28, 2014
festivals, hot docs, reactions

DIVIDE IN CONCORD plays Hot Docs 2014

Never stop fighting for what you believe it right, Jean Hill shows us in DIVIDE AND CONCORD that perseverance pays off

Posted on April 25, 2014April 27, 2014
festivals, hot docs, reactions

HAPPINESS plays Hot Docs 2014

There are still places in this world that don’t always value the almighty dollar above all things.

Posted on April 24, 2014April 27, 2014
festivals, hot docs, reactions

112 WEDDINGS plays Hot Docs 2014

We dive into Hot Docs 2014 and realize that as common as it is, marriage remains among the most mysterious of human experiences

Posted on April 24, 2014April 27, 2014
reactions, thoughts & opinions

I’m Your Man: Thoughts on LIFE ITSELF

Some thoughts on the film about a man who reached so many with his thoughts on film.

Posted on January 26, 2014January 31, 2014
reactions

Welcome to The Church of Rock & Roll: 20 FEET FROM STARDOM

Bless me father, for I have sinned…

Posted on January 22, 2014January 28, 2014
reactions

One Day More: UNSUNG Looks at Life in a Show Choir

A documentary about two competing show choirs shows what goes into glee, and brings back memories for one particular writer.

Posted on December 4, 2013December 8, 2013
reactions

Winter Winds: Thoughts on the GRAVITY Companion Film, ANINGAAQ

As one moment in GRAVITY is expanded upon, the value of human contact becomes clearer.

Posted on December 1, 2013December 5, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

SUNSHINE ON LEITH plays TIFF 2013

Thought the book was written
Thought the game had ended
Thought the song was sung
…but then TIFF sung another

Posted on September 18, 2013September 21, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

ATTILA MARCEL plays TIFF 2013

Some people say it best when they say nothing at all.

Posted on September 18, 2013September 21, 2013

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