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Category: site news

blind spot series, essays, site news, thoughts & opinions

Eyes Open: A New Phase and A New Home for The Blind Spot Series

On my appreciation for what cinema has handed me the last five years…and on handing it over to someone else.

Posted on January 26, 2018July 3, 2019
site news

Travellers Tune: Postcards from a Vacationing Cinefile

The native dances and the charming songs

But wait a minute, something’s wrong

Posted on October 12, 2016November 8, 2016
essays, site news, thoughts & opinions, TIFF

The Blueprint: A Unique TIFF for The Matinee

Now and then, you have to change things up…even when it comes to the things you enjoy the most.

Posted on August 19, 2016July 3, 2019
site news

“The Double”, or The Week I Discovered My Site Had Been Copied

An American site is copying this Canadian’s work, and the result is both frustrating and comic.

Posted on November 13, 2015September 15, 2016
site news

Holiday Road: A Week Away from the Matinee

Over five years on, it’s time for some R&R.

Posted on May 25, 2015June 9, 2015
nxne, reactions, site news

LA VOZ DE LOS SILENCIADOS plays NXNE 2014

NXNE returns with a new outlook on film, getting the ball rolling with a film that forces us to listen closely.

Posted on June 12, 2014June 17, 2014
site news, thoughts & opinions

Six Pack: The Matinee Turns Six Years Old

It all began six summers ago…

Posted on August 20, 2013August 29, 2013
site news

I Go Humble – The Matinee Lands Lammy Nominations

You like me – You really like me.

Posted on May 31, 2012June 4, 2012
site news

Think of Me – 2012 Lammy FYC

It’s been a hell of a year around these parts. Pardon me while I sum things up.

Posted on May 9, 2012May 13, 2012
site news

Willkommen (Welcome to TheMatinee.ca)

Off With the Hat, On With the Show. Welcome to the Second Act of The Matinee.

Posted on August 20, 2011July 2, 2013
site news, thoughts & opinions

Humble Me (Belated Reaction to 2011 Lammys)

I must apologize for the tardiness in putting up this post – the blog has primarily been running on auto-pilot for a while to cover … Read More ›

Posted on June 30, 2011March 20, 2012
site news, thoughts & opinions

Humble Mumble

This blog would never be what it is were it not for The LAMB and all of the talented people that make it up. Once … Read More ›

Posted on May 23, 2011March 20, 2012

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