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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
TIFF, Toronto

Dead Leaves and The Dirty Ground

Some mild misery came to an end this morning as I got a bright bit of TIFF news. My younger brother, the March Hare to … Read More ›

Posted on September 2, 2009
listy goodness

Spin The Black Circle (Top Five Vinyl Moments)

A day or two ago, Daniel over at Getafilm wondered aloud about a few moments in (500) DAYS OF SUMMER. Specifically, he asked how often … Read More ›

Posted on August 18, 2009August 23, 2012
screenings, Toronto

What a Day That Was

I’m trying to decide what it was about last night’s free showing of STOP MAKING SENSE that has turned it into one of the best … Read More ›

Posted on July 30, 2009
news

Rock Show – IT MIGHT GET LOUD Poster

If you’re a rock fan, be sure to make a point to catch a screening of IT MIGHT GET LOUD later this summer. It’s ooey-gooey-guitar-goodness, … Read More ›

Posted on July 9, 2009March 29, 2012
Uncategorized

Love Revolution (TAKING WOODSTOCK Trailer)

I’m slightly late to the party in posting this trailer (it’s been around for easily a month or two)…but I finally caught the clip before … Read More ›

Posted on July 3, 2009
trailers

Rock & Roll Star – IT MIGHT GET LOUD Trailer

Last September, at the Toronto International Film festival, I got to see this documentary and it was one of the most memorable nights of my … Read More ›

Posted on June 9, 2009March 29, 2012
Uncategorized

Falling Slowly

As some of you may know, my passion for film is often equaled – if not often eclipsed – by my love of music. Once … Read More ›

Posted on September 25, 2008
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: YOUSSOU NDOUR – I BRING WHAT I LOVE

Every once in a while, you have to go in blind. At the risk of sounding culturally sheltered, I knew precious little about Youssou Ndour … Read More ›

Posted on September 7, 2008July 25, 2011
reactions, TIFF

TIFF Reaction: IT MIGHT GET LOUD

Back when this selection was first announced as being part of TIFF ’08, I had one immediate thought: “I’m there!”. For those of you who … Read More ›

Posted on September 6, 2008July 25, 2011
reviews

U2-3D

As a huge fan of a largely-commercial band, you can sometimes feel like you’ve seen it all. Then you get surprised and end up seeing something special.

Posted on April 9, 2008September 1, 2012
reviews

SHINE A LIGHT

Say what you will about this band being “so old” – they still put on a kick-ass show.

Posted on April 8, 2008September 1, 2012

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