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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, Toronto

Local God: SUPERHEROES Plays Hot Docs

We’ve all heard stories of crimefighters like Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America. But have you ever heard tales of the mysterious Master Legend? … Read More ›

Posted on May 1, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: THE NATIONAL PARKS PROJECT

The omnibus is an interesting filmmaking format. It allows for many storytellers to provide their own take on a similar tale. Unfortunately the fatal flaw … Read More ›

Posted on April 30, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: RESURRECT DEAD – THE MYSTERY OF THE TOYNBEE TILES

When I think about the best docs I’ve seen, I find that they all land on a sweet spot for me as a viewer. The … Read More ›

Posted on April 30, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Review: BATTLE FOR BROOKLYN

When I was a young sports fan, I considered stadiums and arenas to be cathedrals. They were places where communities of believers came to worship … Read More ›

Posted on April 29, 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
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

Said and Done (TIFF 2010 Wrap-Up)

Last Call!

Posted on September 20, 2010August 14, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: SUBMARINE

My Festival Wraps with RUSHMORE’s Welsh Cousin.

Posted on September 20, 2010August 14, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: NORWEGIAN WOOD

It Took an Entire Week, but TIFF 2010 Has Finally Let Me Down.

Posted on September 18, 2010August 14, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: ANPO

Confession: ANPO wasn’t exactly what I thought I was signing on for, but that’s not a bad thing. The doc was actually quite illuminating on … Read More ›

Posted on September 18, 2010July 25, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: CHICO AND RITA

As I Said Before, Long Live 2-D Animation!

Posted on September 17, 2010August 14, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: PEEP WORLD

So Much Talent for Such Little Payoff.

Posted on September 17, 2010August 14, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: I SAW THE DEVIL

An Eye for An Eye Doesn’t Blind Me Enough to Un-See Such Cinematic Violence.

Posted on September 16, 2010August 14, 2011

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