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Tag: music

hot docs, reactions

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
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: LISTEN TO THIS

In Toronto’s inner city, Thompson Egbo-Egbo has started an Arts Foundation that looks to instil a positive change and a sense of self worth into … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: THE "SOCALLED" MOVIE

There are a handful of artists out there who colour with every crayon in the box. Then there’s Socalled. There aren’t enough colours in the … Read More ›

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

Closer to the Heart (RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE Trailer)

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again – I’m glad the pub night for Toronto Movie Bloggers is on a Tuesday. With Wednesday being … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2010
reviews

THE RUNAWAYS

Hello Daddy, Hello Mom…

Posted on March 21, 2010July 6, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 6

The last few weeks have been exciting for this particular podcaster. Along with the swell reactions I’ve got from episode five and five-point-one, I also … Read More ›

Posted on February 8, 2010May 8, 2012
trailers

Yesterday – NOWHERE BOY Trailer

Note: If you’re curious about my thoughts and reactions to the Oscar Nominees, check back tomorrow morning – I’ll have my thoughts up then. For … Read More ›

Posted on February 3, 2010March 29, 2012
reviews

CRAZY HEART

Sometimes when you fall it can feel like flying…for a little while.

Posted on January 31, 2010July 25, 2012
trailers

Get Rhythm – CRAZY HEART Trailer

Happy Turkey Day to all my American friends and readers. Up here, north of the 49th parallel, we’re celebrating our own holiday today…it’s called “Thursday”. … Read More ›

Posted on November 26, 2009March 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
TIFF, Toronto

TIFF 2009 – Day 7

Tuesday night’s TIFF showcase at Dundas Square was my fourth in five nights, and so far, it was the event with the most character. In … Read More ›

Posted on September 16, 2009

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