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Tag: comedy

watchin' & writin'

File Under ‘Favorites’: EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED

I bought thirteen tickets for friends and family to go to an amazing concert this week – the sort of concert that leaves you hoarse, … Read More ›

Posted on October 13, 2007December 24, 2012
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Like They Do It In The Movies

I wonder what colour the sky is in Michel Gondry’s world. The guy has come up with some truly cool music videos over the years, … Read More ›

Posted on October 10, 2007
reviews

THE DARJEELING LIMITED

You’ll never get to where you want to go unless you first let go of your baggage.

Posted on October 7, 2007October 24, 2013
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I’ve Got a Woman

This story is one that very easily could have turned into a very silly movie. But in the hands of the talented mister Gosling, it … Read More ›

Posted on October 3, 2007
reviews

SUPERBAD

Remember those high school days? When the first and foremost thing upon the brain was “losin’ it”?

Posted on September 20, 2007October 24, 2013
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Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

This was one of the best movies I saw at this year’s film festival, and will likely stand as one of the best I see … Read More ›

Posted on September 19, 2007
reactions, TIFF

Reaction: DR.PLONK

Sometimes, the best ideas come from the oddest places. When i asked director Rolf de Heer how he was inspired to make his silent comedy, … Read More ›

Posted on September 13, 2007July 25, 2011
TIFF

Reaction: LARS AND THE REAL GIRL

Tonight brought out the third standing ovation I’ve been witness to…and, yes I’ll go there again, the second potential Oscar nomination. Tonight, The Ryerson was … Read More ›

Posted on September 11, 2007
TIFF

Reaction: JUNO

I will catch up before the day ends…I will catch up before the day ends… Sorry – just having a Stuart Smalley moment here, at … Read More ›

Posted on September 9, 2007

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