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Tag: docs

hot docs

I Want It All (THE STORY OF FURIOUS PETE Trailer)

Last night I watched an advance-screener copy of this film which is playing at Hot Docs next week. Suffice it to say, it was a … Read More ›

Posted on April 21, 2010
hot docs

The Real Thing pt. IV (Hot Docs Preview)

In case you haven’t been following, my posts in “The Real Thing” series have been snapshot previews of the films I’m most looking forward to … Read More ›

Posted on April 20, 2010
hot docs

Fortunate Son (CASINO JACK AND THE UNITED STATES OF MONEY Trailer)

While this weekend will be all about KICK-ASS and the fun that comic book movies can bring, the shadow of Hot Docs is looming larger … Read More ›

Posted on April 14, 2010
hot docs

The Real Thing pt. III (Hot Docs Preview)

There’s something to be said for a person telling their own life story post-humously, even if I’m not deeply interested in the person’s life in … Read More ›

Posted on April 13, 2010
hot docs

The Real Thing pt. II (Hot Docs Preview)

We’ve evolved into a society that is seemingly obsessed with celebrity culture. When I think of the transition from gossip columns, to compromising photos, to … Read More ›

Posted on April 6, 2010
hot docs

The Real Thing pt. I (Hot Docs Preview)

As I mentioned last week, Hot Docs is coming up soon. I’m actually quite excited now as I’ve finally had a chance to look through … Read More ›

Posted on March 29, 2010
hot docs, Toronto

Wild Wild Life (Hot Docs 2010 Kicks Off)

As the old saying goes – truth is often far more interesting than fiction. If you possibly needed proof of this theory, I invite you … Read More ›

Posted on March 25, 2010
hot docs

Be My Baby (BABIES Trailer)

So here’s the thing… Yesterday I went to the Hot Docs kick-off press conference and got details on a lot of cool docs that I … Read More ›

Posted on March 24, 2010
dvd doubleback

THE COVE

I am in no way an animal rights activist. that’s not to say that I don’t care about the well being of the creatures we … Read More ›

Posted on February 23, 2010March 29, 2012
dvd doubleback

FOOD, INC.

Ever wonder how your food gets from the farm to your fridge? Ever wonder why food keeps a little longer and tastes a little better? … Read More ›

Posted on February 10, 2010March 29, 2012
reviews

THIS IS IT

If you have any interest in Michael Jackson’s music, this film is for you.

Posted on November 2, 2009January 28, 2012
reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF 2009 – Day 10 (THE WHITE STRIPES: UNDER THE GREAT WHITE NORTHEN LIGHTS)

…And all is right with the world again. Given that it was my only screening of TIFF 2009, this film had a very high “better … Read More ›

Posted on September 19, 2009May 2, 2012

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