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Category: screenings

festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

CEMETERY OF SPLENDOUR plays TIFF 2015

There’s a feeling we all experience as we slip in and out of sleep, one that’s both calming and frightening. This film is about that feeling.

Posted on September 18, 2015September 20, 2015
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

FIVE NIGHTS IN MAINE plays TIFF 2015

A first time director explores the stillness and tension that comes part and parcel with grief.

Posted on September 17, 2015September 19, 2015
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

ANOMALISA plays TIFF 2015

Nobody does love and introspection quite like Charlie Kauffman

Posted on September 16, 2015September 19, 2015
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

THE WAIT plays TIFF 2015

In the face of death, what would one do for a small sliver of solace?

Posted on September 16, 2015September 11, 2020
reactions, screenings, TIFF

BROOKLYN plays TIFF 2015

Something sweet in the midst of all this festival heaviness.

Posted on September 15, 2015September 18, 2015
reactions, screenings

THE HONG KONG TRILOGY plays TIFF 2015

Community can be fleeting, so it’s best to capture it while you can.

Posted on September 15, 2015September 18, 2015
reactions, screenings, TIFF

YOUTH plays TIFF 2015

In a good friendship, you only tell each other the good things…so here’s a few good things about a flawed film.

Posted on September 13, 2015September 16, 2015
screenings, Toronto

Waiting for The End of The World: Toronto Youth Shorts’ 6th Annual T24 Project

What would happen if Toronto faced catastrophe tomorrow? A cluster of young filmmakers took a day to answer that very question.

Posted on February 13, 2014February 18, 2014
i get around, screenings, Toronto

Short Version: Watch MIXTAPE and LONGBRANCH

Take a break. Watch a short. Thank James later.

Posted on January 18, 2013January 23, 2013
reactions, screenings, TIFF

FIN Plays TIFF 2012

Who should we grieve: Those who fall victim, or those left to carry on?

Posted on September 10, 2012September 12, 2012
screenings, Toronto

The Kids Aren’t Alright: Toronto Youth Shorts’ 4th Annual T24 Project

A diverse group of young filmmakers define “Their Toronto”; Their definitions are varied, but all with traces of angst.

Posted on March 1, 2012March 5, 2012
i get around, screenings, Toronto

Born to Hand Jive (Sing-a-Long GREASE @ The Lightbox)

A fun night with Danny and Sandy inspires a love letter to a musical.

Posted on February 14, 2012September 25, 2013

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