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Category: Toronto

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
Toronto

Township Rebellion

“I see all this potential, and I see squandering. God damn it, an entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables; slaves with white collars. Advertising has … Read More ›

Posted on June 29, 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
Toronto

Thug Life

This is a movie blog…but every now and then, movies have to take a back seat to real life. Today, in the shadow of a … Read More ›

Posted on June 26, 2010
festivals, nxne, Toronto

Lover’s Spit: THIS MOVIE IS BROKEN Plays NXNE

At the risk of being ex-communicated from my hometown, I have a confession: I’ve never been a fan of Broken Social Scene. It’s hard to … Read More ›

Posted on June 19, 2010July 21, 2011
festivals, nxne, Toronto

If I Was Your Vampire: SUCK Plays NXNE

Rock & roll is both vicious and ridiculous. It’s vicious in its dark undertones that permeate through the chord changes and vile words that have … Read More ›

Posted on June 17, 2010July 21, 2011
festivals, nxne, Toronto

Testify: SOUNDS LIKE A REVOLUTION Plays NXNE

“You can bomb the world to pieces; You can’t bomb the world to peace.” Let’s wind the clock back ten years. The world was enjoying … Read More ›

Posted on June 15, 2010July 21, 2011
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
reviews, Toronto

CHLOE

Toronto never looks this good – and that’s coming from someone who lives here.

Posted on March 28, 2010July 6, 2012
hot docs, Toronto

Wild Wild Life (Hot Docs 2010 Kicks Off)

As the old saying goes – truth is often far more interesting than fiction. If you possibly needed proof of this theory, I invite you … Read More ›

Posted on March 25, 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
Toronto

Goodnight, Goodnight (Carlton Cinema 1981 – 2009)

I can’t say this surprises me, but it saddens me none the less. On December 6, The Carlton Cinema in Toronto will close for good. … Read More ›

Posted on November 19, 2009

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