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Tag: music

dvd doubleback

Doubleback: NOWHERE BOY

I first remember excitedly talking about this film around this time last year. Strangely, its theatrical release came & went without a glimpse from yours … Read More ›

Posted on January 30, 2011August 7, 2011
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: CHICO AND RITA

As I Said Before, Long Live 2-D Animation!

Posted on September 17, 2010August 14, 2011
reviews

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD

The Story of a Kid Whose Brain Always Seems to be Going a Mile a Minute, But Whose Guts Never Seem to Find First Gear.

Posted on August 15, 2010August 24, 2013
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

Once upon a time it was possible to make a film vehicle for the biggest rock stars on the planet and have it also be a good movie.

Posted on June 22, 2010September 22, 2012
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
festivals, nxne

Broken (THIS FILM IS BROKEN Trailer)

Today begins my coverage of Toronto’s North By Northeast music festival. While the music geek in me does indeed long to go to many of … Read More ›

Posted on June 14, 2010July 21, 2011
reviews

GET HIM TO THE GREEK

Rock & Roll decadence has never seemed so tedious

Posted on June 6, 2010June 16, 2012
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

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