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hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: CANDYMAN, THE DAVID KLEIN STORY

CANDYMAN is the story of David Klein, the eccentric inventor of Jelly Belly jellybeans. We learn of his humble beginnings, his massive effort to make … Read More ›

Posted on May 1, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Hot Docs Reaction: COOKING UP DREAMS

Watching all manner of cooks – from peasant fishermen to top chef – preparing Peruvian food is rather fascinating. Many of the ingredients and flavours … Read More ›

Posted on April 30, 2010August 6, 2011
hot docs, reactions

Food Glorious Food: DISH – WOMEN, WAITRESSING & THE ART OF SERVICE Plays Hot Docs

DISH begins with the sort of tracking shot that would make Martin Scorsese proud. It follows a waitress in Paris – tray filled with entrees … Read More ›

Posted on April 30, 2010August 6, 2011
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – TOP GUN

Oh how the mighty do fall…

Posted on February 18, 2010September 23, 2012
dvd doubleback

THE MESSENGER

You wouldn’t think that a film that chronicles the same action over and over to be all that compelling. But when that action involves walking … Read More ›

Posted on February 17, 2010March 29, 2012
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Doubleback: IN THE LOOP

Perhaps the best way to explain the strange days we find ourselves in, is to tell an even stranger story. IN THE LOOP is a … Read More ›

Posted on February 14, 2010
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

You’ll never look at a ping pong ball the same way again.

Posted on February 4, 2010September 23, 2012
dvd doubleback

MOON

If the cloud bursts thunder in your ear,You shout and no one seems to hear,If the band you’re in starts playing different tunes,I’ll see you … Read More ›

Posted on February 1, 2010March 29, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – MULHOLLAND DRIVE

The fact that this film is beginning to make sense to me might be a sign that I’ve watched it too many times.

Posted on January 26, 2010September 23, 2012
dvd doubleback

PONTYPOOL

I’m almost ashamed to admit that I’m not in touch with Canadian cinema the way I should be. For this reason, brilliance like PONTYPOOL gets … Read More ›

Posted on January 17, 2010July 1, 2014
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Soderbergh Blog-a-Thon Day Two: The Perfect Drug

Yesterday for the LAMB’s Steven Soderbergh Blog-a-Thon, I posted links to three of my reviews. Today I’ll be writing about another movie, but I don’t … Read More ›

Posted on December 3, 2009
TIFF, Toronto

TIFF 2009 – Day 9 (Wherein We Get Dispatches on a Multitude of Movies)

We’ve almost reached the end of the yellow brick road my little pretties. Two more days left until we roll up the red carpets for … Read More ›

Posted on September 18, 2009September 11, 2020

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