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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
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 165 – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Talkin’ THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN with Rachel Thuro of Reel Insight .

Posted on October 10, 2016October 12, 2016
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched October 1 – 6)

It’s deeply fitting that on a week where I give thanks, my #52 brings me to Ava DuVernay

Posted on October 8, 2016November 8, 2016
trailers

She’s Got a Way: JACKIE Trailer

When foreign directors “go Hollywood”, the results aren’t always great…sometimes though…

Posted on October 7, 2016October 11, 2016
reviews

BLAIR WITCH

If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise;
If you go down in the woods today, you’d better go in disguise

Posted on October 5, 2016September 28, 2019
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 164 – HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE

Talkin’ HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE with Katie Hogan of She Likes Movies.

Posted on October 3, 2016November 8, 2016
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched September 24 – 30)

A lot of re-watches, a Netflix show, and a thought on pulling punches.

Posted on October 1, 2016October 8, 2016
reviews

THE DRESSMAKER

At the intersection of form, function, fury, and family, one fashionista frames her foes.

Posted on September 29, 2016September 11, 2020
blind spot series

Blindsided by INTOLERANCE

Some things never change, even a century later.

Posted on September 27, 2016October 10, 2016
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched September 3 – 23)

Seen anything good lately?

Posted on September 24, 2016October 1, 2016
essays, thoughts & opinions, TIFF

These Women’s Work: A TIFF Spent with Films By Female Filmmakers

Thoughts on dedicating TIFF 2016 to The Female Perspective

Posted on September 21, 2016September 11, 2020
festivals, matineecast, podcasts, TIFF

Wicked Little Town – TIFF 2016 pt. iii

Andrew and Douglas join me at The Fox as TIFF 2016 coverage concludes.

Posted on September 18, 2016September 11, 2020

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