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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
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE TINGLER

Not long ago, screaming in fear felt terrible. Now, it comes with great joy.

Posted on February 12, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

My Reflection: THE DOUBLE Trailer

From the man who brought you SUBMARINE, along comes a kooky tale of Eisenbergian duality.

Posted on February 11, 2014February 16, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Better Things to Do: Is TV Eclipsing The Movies?

In a bitterly cold winter at the multiplex, I wonder if the best source of warmth is my own living room.

Posted on February 10, 2014February 16, 2014
reviews

THE MONUMENTS MEN

George Clooney steps back behind his easel and shows us that while his concepts are strong, his brushstrokes lack technique.

Posted on February 9, 2014February 16, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Feb 1 – Feb 7)

It’s amazing what a lousy week will do to your desire to watch film, and the types of films at that.

Posted on February 8, 2014February 13, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 2 – 7 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Huls establishes the pecking order, Stevee wants us to calm down, and Mamo talks Woody. All on a week where I had to say goodbye.

Posted on February 7, 2014February 12, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE BLUES BROTHERS

The moment in The Church of Rock & Roll that inspires a Mission from God.

Posted on February 6, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Stolen Horses: A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST Trailer

I wasn’t all that sure about TED either…but then I started laughing.

Posted on February 5, 2014February 10, 2014
news, thoughts & opinions

Dear Phil Seymour Hoffman

You were a mortal among Gods, and with that you became a God to mortals.

Posted on February 4, 2014November 24, 2016
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 105 – AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

Talkin’ AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY with Ric Sandlas. He and Ryan also field listener feedback on family dinners and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on February 3, 2014January 28, 2015
reviews

LONE SURVIVOR

What is it that makes this film feel so “twenty years ago”, and why is that not good enough any more?

Posted on February 2, 2014February 7, 2014

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