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Category: Toronto

hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hot Docs Review: MIGHTY JEROME

I consider myself someone fascinated by history – especially athletic history – and a proud Canadian, so the fact that I knew nothing about Harry … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2011December 24, 2012
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 1

We now interrupt this regularly scheduled blog to talk documentaries… Today begins a special series of my regular Matineecast, talking about all thing festival related. … Read More ›

Posted on April 27, 2011December 24, 2012
i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: SPEED RACER @ Toronto Underground

Know how I have a tendency to say “Watch It Again”? The folks at Toronto Underground Cinema have taken that to a whole new level. … Read More ›

Posted on April 19, 2011August 4, 2011
Toronto

Back in Time (The DeLorean visits Toronto)

Saturday afternoon, Lady hatter, myself and The Turnbull Clan all headed down to King Street West to catch a screening of BACK TO THE FUTURE. … Read More ›

Posted on March 29, 2011August 5, 2011
festivals, hot docs, Toronto

Life (Hot Docs 2011 Kicks Off)

The truth is out there. If you’re in or around Toronto, you’d be well-served to check out the offerings of The 2011 Hot Docs Festival, … Read More ›

Posted on March 23, 2011August 6, 2011
i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: GREMLINS @ The Lightbox

It was time to revisit my childhood this past weekend with a screening of GREMLINS at The Lightbox. The screening was part of TIFF’s ‘Back … Read More ›

Posted on March 22, 2011August 6, 2011
i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: Frankenstein @ Silvercity

I’ve been hearing about events like these for years…I just never had any true desire to get off my duff and go. Here in Toronto, … Read More ›

Posted on March 20, 2011August 6, 2011
i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: TIME BANDITS @ The Lightbox

I’ve mentioned on more than one occasion that I really dig how Rich at Wide Screen World doesn’t just review films, but talks about the … Read More ›

Posted on February 13, 2011August 6, 2011
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, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

Said and Done (TIFF 2010 Wrap-Up)

Last Call!

Posted on September 20, 2010August 14, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: SUBMARINE

My Festival Wraps with RUSHMORE’s Welsh Cousin.

Posted on September 20, 2010August 14, 2011

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