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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.

reactions, TIFF

Reaction: DR.PLONK

Sometimes, the best ideas come from the oddest places. When i asked director Rolf de Heer how he was inspired to make his silent comedy, … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: I’M NOT THERE

After 12 screenings, and seven days, I still haven’t gone to a film I haven’t liked. But, I can say that so far, I’M NOT … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: REDACTED

I don’t rattle easy when I watch a movie – REDACTED (* * * *) got me pretty good. It’s a fictional account of an … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: BODY OF WAR

Tonight I attended a screening that will join the ranks of my all-time greatest film festival memories. At 9pm tonight, I took my seat in … Read More ›

Posted on September 12, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: HERE IS WHAT IS

There are two types of “Rock Docs”: the linear and the creative. The linear is by far the most popular – soundbites and interviews stitched … Read More ›

Posted on September 10, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: LUST, CAUTION

Confession time: when you are so tired that you fall asleep on the couch – and don’t even remember getting into bed, you probably shouldn’t … Read More ›

Posted on September 9, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: BATTLE IN SEATTLE

Starting my Film Festival with PERSEPOLIS, THE ORPHANAGE, and CONTROL was something similar to seeing a baseball game where the three lead off batters hit … Read More ›

Posted on September 9, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: THE ORPHANAGE

In all my TIFF excitement, I almost forgot to give a plug. My little brother is a contributor to the TIFF Midnight Madness blog. He’s … Read More ›

Posted on September 8, 2007July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: PERSEPOLIS

When I found out I’d be able to leave work early, I damned broke into a full out sprint out the door. Went home, fixed … Read More ›

Posted on September 7, 2007July 25, 2011

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