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trailers

Sorcerer: DOCTOR STRANGE Trailer

Time for The Avengers to get a little heady

Posted on April 13, 2016April 30, 2019
reviews

THE LITTLE PRINCE

There’s a world of difference between being essential and being special.

Posted on March 20, 2016September 28, 2019
reviews

SPOTLIGHT

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall find themselves at the heart of a truly incredible story.

Posted on December 8, 2015December 17, 2015
trailers

Fought to Fight It: SOUTHPAW Trailer

I’m rather happy that there are films like this to give me a break from all the cinematic cheeseburgers I’ll be eating this summer.

Posted on May 5, 2015May 11, 2015
reviews

A MOST WANTED MAN

There’s a bit of darkness built into every beacon of hope, but what happens when that darkness begins to grow?

Posted on July 27, 2014August 1, 2014
trailers

Strangers When We Meet: A MOST WANTED MAN Trailer

And on the seventh day, he rested…but not before shining a light on an upcoming film to get excited over.

Posted on April 13, 2014April 18, 2014
trailers

A Momentary Lapse of Reason: TO THE WONDER Trailer

Sooner or later, every artist disappoints you. Is it Terrence Malick’s turn?

Posted on January 3, 2013January 7, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

TO THE WONDER Plays TIFF 2012

At the halfway mark of the festival, I arrived at my most anticipated screening. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it sure as hell wasn’t that.

Posted on September 13, 2012September 14, 2012
festivals, matineecast, podcasts, TIFF

Wicked Little Town – TIFF 2012 pt. ii

Talkin’ TO THE WONDER with Tom Clift as TIFF 2012 coverage continues.

Posted on September 12, 2012September 11, 2020
reviews

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS

The world’s greatest detective has picked his violin back up, and is ready to play us another song.

Posted on December 27, 2011December 17, 2012
reviews

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS

Woody Allen Surprises Us All With a Film That Lands Amongst His All-Time Greats

Posted on June 19, 2011March 4, 2021
trailers

Au Champs Elysee ( MIDNIGHT IN PARIS Trailer)

I’ve had a strange relationship with Woody Allen movies lately, which is really to say that i find myself enjoying them more and more. Now … Read More ›

Posted on April 13, 2011July 21, 2014

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