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Tag: Hot Docs 2010

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
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor part v

And then there were none. The fifth and final Hot Docs podcast is coming up, this time with some very good friends flanking me post-screening. … Read More ›

Posted on May 8, 2010
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: TEENAGE PAPARAZZO

“Hi my name is Adrian and I’m a celebrity…at least I play one on TV.” There have been a lot of films at Hot Docs … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor part iv

I’d really like to be recording episode five of this series right now as opposed to posting episode four, but something tells me I’ve been … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2010
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: A DRUMMER’S DREAM

Deep in Canadian cottage country, they amass. They are the butt of many a musical joke, but without them much of the greatest music ever … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: WASTE LAND

Nineteen docs into this festival…and I might have just watched my favorite. WASTE LAND is a documentary from Brazil about a project by artist Vik … Read More ›

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

Hot Docs Reaction: NÉNETTE

One of the best parts of attending a film festival is the way you get to see films you might not have otherwise seen…and might … Read More ›

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

Hot Docs Reaction: THE PARKING LOT MOVIE

As I watched THE PARKING LOT MOVIE, I couldn’t help but think back on Tyler Durden and how he saw so much potential being squandered … Read More ›

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

Hot Docs Reaction: AND EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE

In some ways it’s difficult to write about a film like AND EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE. Not to play the cop-out card, but for many … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2010August 6, 2011
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Hot Docs Reaction: THE COMPLAINTS CHOIR

“My boss outsourced my job but gets to keep his” Funny thing about complaining – we all do it. Heck, the city I call home … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2010August 6, 2011

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