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reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction – FIFTY DEAD MEN WALKING

Just before the lights dimmed, I wondered why a smaller film about the IRA struggles would choose a title so similar to a famously Oscar-nominated … Read More ›

Posted on September 11, 2008July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: COOPER’S CAMERA

Yesterday I wrote about not believing the hype. This afternoon, my theme could be don’t believe the trash. Of all the movies I picked to … Read More ›

Posted on September 10, 2008July 25, 2011
TIFF

TIFF Reaction: PASSCHENDAELE

Mid-way through Paul Gross’ PASSCHENDAELE, the war-torn battle ground is described as “A muddy stew”. That very sentiment could describe this movie as a whole … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2008
dvd doubleback

THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS

THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS really bummed me out. Not because it’s a depressing story – although it is – but because I turned it on really … Read More ›

Posted on August 24, 2008March 30, 2012
listy goodness

Oh Canada

Today is Canada Day…our national holiday up here in the north, and the date celebrated as the birthday of our nation. Of course, in true … Read More ›

Posted on July 1, 2008August 23, 2012
dvd doubleback

AWAY FROM HER

There’s a song by R.E.M. that says “It’s easier to leave than to be left behind”. I couldn’t help but think about that line as … Read More ›

Posted on April 21, 2008March 30, 2012
reviews

EASTERN PROMISES

David Cronenberg closes off a trilogy of films that focus on pure human violence.

Posted on September 23, 2007September 1, 2012

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