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Category: screenings

i get around, screenings

I Get Around: E.T. @ Dupont Circle

When I travel, if I happen to find myself with a bit of downtime, I sometimes try to catch a film (this especially comes in … Read More ›

Posted on July 4, 2011August 2, 2011
festivals, hot docs, reactions, screenings, Toronto

Lust for Life: BEAUTY DAY Plays Hot Docs

The sun has gone down on a Wednesday night in Toronto. What was a bright and sunny May day after what has been a rather … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, podcasts, screenings, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 3

Wednesday night found me in a slightly louder environment – namely a brisk rooftop patio where I was introduced to this guy… He’s the subject … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2011December 24, 2012
screenings, Toronto

You Give Love a Bad Name (Reactions from a Midnight Screening of THE ROOM)

I’m not exactly one for “so bad it’s good”…but once in a while a piece of crap film becomes so legendary, it just must be … Read More ›

Posted on January 23, 2011August 7, 2011
screenings, Toronto

The World at Large (Ryan Takes in 70mm)

Life at large gets back to normal today, which is to say that my time off for Christmas and New Years is officially over. All … Read More ›

Posted on January 4, 2011August 7, 2011
festivals, screenings, Toronto, Toronto After Dark

Roll With It (RUBBER plays Toronto After Dark)

Prepare Yourself for Robbie the Killer Tire.

Posted on August 21, 2010August 16, 2011
festivals, screenings, Toronto, Toronto After Dark

The Hunter, The Hunted (CENTURION Plays Toronto After Dark)

My First Time Venturing Out After Dark.

Posted on August 19, 2010October 18, 2013
screenings, Toronto

Burning Down the House

Bob, What Have You Brought Us To See?

Posted on July 27, 2010August 28, 2011
screenings, Toronto

Beggar’s Banquet (Free Movies at Harbourfront

It’s Canada Day today…hence the late post as I just woke up fifteen minutes ago. It’s also a gloriously beautiful day here in Toronto, so … Read More ›

Posted on July 1, 2010
screenings, Toronto

The Hero’s Return (Free Movies at The Carlton Cinema)

Hey Toronto – Wanna see a free movie? Well this this week is your lucky week. For starters, this week starts The Safecracker Series at … Read More ›

Posted on June 27, 2010
screenings, Toronto

Room for Squares (Free Movies at Dundas Square)

As I continue to wait for a summer movie to dazzle me, at least I can take solace in the fact that I can see … Read More ›

Posted on May 27, 2010
screenings, Toronto

When You Were Young

Recently, The Kid In The Front Row put out a call for post. The theme was “One Night At The Movies Long Ago“. The Kid … Read More ›

Posted on December 6, 2009

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