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Category: screenings

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
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

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