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Tag: christmas

visuals

Christmas Wrapping: A Video Tribute to Christmas in Film

We got hopped-up on candy canes and rum punch and brought together some of the best moments of Christmas in cinema.

Posted on December 15, 2015December 20, 2015
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: “It’s a Highbrow Film Snob Christmas!” on The Film Jive Podcast

Hope you haven’t taken down the lights, or put away the decorations just yet. The Film Jive gang and I have a bit more Christmas talk to do.

Posted on December 27, 2012January 1, 2013
reviews

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

Sometimes we need to find our faith, and sometimes we need to find a film. Once in a blue moon, we need to find both.

Posted on December 24, 2012December 29, 2012
trailers

I’ll Be Home for Christmas – THE FITZGERALD FAMILY CHRISTMAS Trailer

There’s nothing like the holidays to bring family together…every dysfunctional part of it.

Posted on November 28, 2012December 4, 2012
festivals, reactions, TIFF

THE FITZGERALD FAMILY CHRISTMAS Plays TIFF 2012

A thoughtful greeting card to moviegoers everywhere from Barry McMullen himself

Posted on September 11, 2012September 13, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

‘Zat You Santa Claus? : BECOMING SANTA Plays Hot Docs

Every year, it seems as though retailers want us to start thinking about Christmas earlier and earlier. Here in Toronto, it’s not unusual to see … Read More ›

Posted on May 3, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, matineecast, podcasts, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 2

I hope you’ve all been good little boys and girls this year, because today’s guest is the sort of cat who makes a list and … Read More ›

Posted on May 1, 2011December 24, 2012
like this

Joy To The World

Today, I Feel Like This… Merry Christmas Everyone – love, Hatter.

Posted on December 25, 2009October 29, 2011
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Christmas is finally here, and I for one couldn’t feel more festive. This month the 1001 Movie Club has decided to look at IT’S A … Read More ›

Posted on December 24, 2009December 31, 2013
listy goodness

Feliz Navidad (Hatter’s Five Favorite Christmas Movies)

It’s a mere three sleeps until Christmas kids! (Show of hands – who still has shopping to do?). This is my third time cobbling together … Read More ›

Posted on December 22, 2009August 23, 2012
reviews

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

God bless us, everyone.

Posted on November 18, 2009January 28, 2012

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