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Tag: interview

festivals, hot docs

“Are You Scared?” – Kate Bradford Interviews Barbara Kopple

She was threatened, nearly run over, and even shot at as she captured the efforts of Appalachian miners to get a union contract. The result is one of the best documentaries ever made.

Posted on May 1, 2014May 7, 2014
festivals, hot docs, podcasts, screenings, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 3

Wednesday night found me in a slightly louder environment – namely a brisk rooftop patio where I was introduced to this guy… He’s the subject … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Hard Time: LOVE SHINES Plays Hot Docs

Elton John once said that some musicians are born into the wrong era; that there are many artists on the scene right now (and more … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2011December 24, 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
festivals, hot docs, reactions, Toronto

Local God: SUPERHEROES Plays Hot Docs

We’ve all heard stories of crimefighters like Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America. But have you ever heard tales of the mysterious Master Legend? … Read More ›

Posted on May 1, 2011December 24, 2012
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 1

We now interrupt this regularly scheduled blog to talk documentaries… Today begins a special series of my regular Matineecast, talking about all thing festival related. … Read More ›

Posted on April 27, 2011December 24, 2012
conversations

Effect & Cause (In Conversation with Douglas Trumbull)

Oscar nominated visual effects wizard Douglas Trumbull has worked his magic on such iconic films as STAR TREK, BLADE RUNNER, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, and … Read More ›

Posted on December 9, 2010September 22, 2012
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor part iii

Another day, another director in conversation… This time out, it was a chance to speak with director Nick Sherman the morning his wonderful film SOUNDTRACKER … Read More ›

Posted on May 3, 2010
hot docs, matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor part ii

Pardon the interruption in service, but while mypodcast.com figures itself out, I’ve decided to move this series to podomatic for the time being. Part two … Read More ›

Posted on May 2, 2010
hot docs, reactions

Speed of Sound: SOUNDTRACKER Plays Hot Docs

When director Nick Sherman first read about Gordon Hempton, he saw a chance to make a documentary that could evoke naturalists like Muir and Thoreau. … Read More ›

Posted on May 2, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Shop Around: SMALL WONDERS Plays Hot Docs

My parents still live in the same house I grew up in, so I often find myself back in “the old neighbourhood”. During one recent … Read More ›

Posted on April 29, 2010August 6, 2011

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