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reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: I’M STILL HERE

Is It Truth? Or Is It Staged?

Posted on September 11, 2010August 14, 2011
reviews

RESTREPO

The Story of War…As Told By the Warriors.

Posted on August 8, 2010June 16, 2012
TIFF, Toronto

News of the World iii (TIFF 2010 goes Real to Reel)

Morris, Herzog, and The Boss Headline TIFF’s Doc Programme.

Posted on August 5, 2010August 27, 2011
festivals, nxne

Let it Loose: STONES IN EXILE Plays NXNE

In rock & roll, there are stories, and there are legends. Then there are the details surrounding The Rolling Stones’ recording of “Exile On Main … Read More ›

Posted on June 20, 2010July 21, 2011
festivals, nxne, Toronto

Lover’s Spit: THIS MOVIE IS BROKEN Plays NXNE

At the risk of being ex-communicated from my hometown, I have a confession: I’ve never been a fan of Broken Social Scene. It’s hard to … Read More ›

Posted on June 19, 2010July 21, 2011
festivals, nxne

Shake Appeal: SEARCH AND DESTROY Plays NXNE

Despite playing things straight down the middle, SEARCH AND DESTROY is a pretty interesting watch. The reason for this is to hear how Iggy Pop … Read More ›

Posted on June 18, 2010July 21, 2011
festivals, nxne

Whiskey, Mystics, and Men: WHEN YOU’RE STRANGE Plays NXNE

It’s amazing to see what happens to rock stars through the lens of passing time. At the time they can seem like no talent hacks … Read More ›

Posted on June 16, 2010July 21, 2011
festivals, nxne, Toronto

Testify: SOUNDS LIKE A REVOLUTION Plays NXNE

“You can bomb the world to pieces; You can’t bomb the world to peace.” Let’s wind the clock back ten years. The world was enjoying … Read More ›

Posted on June 15, 2010July 21, 2011
reviews

EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP

Let’s ask it again: What is art?

Posted on May 20, 2010June 19, 2012
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction Wrap: LADIES IN BLUE, SHADOW PLAY and THE CANAL STREET MADAM

Alright…let’s wrap up this crazy caper. Short opinions about the last three docs I saw, and musings on the festival in general are after the … Read More ›

Posted on May 9, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: THE OATH

It’s difficult to articulate my thoughts on THE OATH. I know it moved me…I know it’s an important doc…it’s just a little difficult to express … Read More ›

Posted on May 9, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: JOAN RIVERS – A PIECE OF WORK

I’ve long believed that one sign of a good documentary is if it can draw in those who sit down not caring much about the … Read More ›

Posted on May 9, 2010August 6, 2011

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