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Category: Toronto

festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: HOT COFFEE

There’s that old story that we all think we know so well: the woman who successfully sued McDonald’s for serving her coffee that was too … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: OLA SVENSSON SUPERSTAR

Rock & roll can be absurd. Thousands upon thousands will gather, stand around for hours on end in sun, rain, cold, or in dank cement … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: JIG

“What’s a talent wasted?” This question is posed by a parent in JIG. Specifically, it’s posed by a woman whose daughter has the potential to … Read More ›

Posted on May 3, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

‘Zat You Santa Claus? : BECOMING SANTA Plays Hot Docs

Every year, it seems as though retailers want us to start thinking about Christmas earlier and earlier. Here in Toronto, it’s not unusual to see … Read More ›

Posted on May 3, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: BURY THE HATCHET

What do you think about when you hear the words “New Orleans”? Probably Jazz, Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, and Voodoo. How about Indians? I know, … Read More ›

Posted on May 3, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Life During Wartime: WE WERE HERE Plays Hot Docs

How does a community keep pushing forward, when the tendency is not to plan any further than one week away? Director David Weissman has a … Read More ›

Posted on May 2, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: CONAN O’BRIEN CAN’T STOP

For many of us, finding an outlet for anger is difficult. I can only imagine that is has to be monumentally more difficult when the … Read More ›

Posted on May 2, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, matineecast, podcasts, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 2

I hope you’ve all been good little boys and girls this year, because today’s guest is the sort of cat who makes a list and … Read More ›

Posted on May 1, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Local God: SUPERHEROES Plays Hot Docs

We’ve all heard stories of crimefighters like Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America. But have you ever heard tales of the mysterious Master Legend? … Read More ›

Posted on May 1, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: THE NATIONAL PARKS PROJECT

The omnibus is an interesting filmmaking format. It allows for many storytellers to provide their own take on a similar tale. Unfortunately the fatal flaw … Read More ›

Posted on April 30, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: RESURRECT DEAD – THE MYSTERY OF THE TOYNBEE TILES

When I think about the best docs I’ve seen, I find that they all land on a sweet spot for me as a viewer. The … Read More ›

Posted on April 30, 2011December 24, 2012
hot docs, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: BOY CHEERLEADERS

Kids have wanted to be stars for as long as they’ve had stars to aspire to be. These days though, the drive to be famous … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2011December 24, 2012

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