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Tag: screenings

i get around, screenings, Toronto

Born to Hand Jive (Sing-a-Long GREASE @ The Lightbox)

A fun night with Danny and Sandy inspires a love letter to a musical.

Posted on February 14, 2012September 25, 2013
i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: PARIS JE T’AIME @ Harbourfront

Sittin’ in One City, Thinkin’ About Another

Posted on July 21, 2011March 20, 2012
i get around, screenings

I Get Around: E.T. @ Dupont Circle

When I travel, if I happen to find myself with a bit of downtime, I sometimes try to catch a film (this especially comes in … Read More ›

Posted on July 4, 2011August 2, 2011
festivals, hot docs, reactions, screenings, Toronto

Lust for Life: BEAUTY DAY Plays Hot Docs

The sun has gone down on a Wednesday night in Toronto. What was a bright and sunny May day after what has been a rather … Read More ›

Posted on May 7, 2011December 24, 2012
festivals, hot docs, podcasts, screenings, Toronto

Midnight Radio: Life in Technicolor 2011 pt 3

Wednesday night found me in a slightly louder environment – namely a brisk rooftop patio where I was introduced to this guy… He’s the subject … Read More ›

Posted on May 5, 2011December 24, 2012
i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: SPEED RACER @ Toronto Underground

Know how I have a tendency to say “Watch It Again”? The folks at Toronto Underground Cinema have taken that to a whole new level. … Read More ›

Posted on April 19, 2011August 4, 2011
screenings, Toronto

You Give Love a Bad Name (Reactions from a Midnight Screening of THE ROOM)

I’m not exactly one for “so bad it’s good”…but once in a while a piece of crap film becomes so legendary, it just must be … Read More ›

Posted on January 23, 2011August 7, 2011
festivals, screenings, Toronto, Toronto After Dark

Roll With It (RUBBER plays Toronto After Dark)

Prepare Yourself for Robbie the Killer Tire.

Posted on August 21, 2010August 16, 2011
festivals, screenings, Toronto, Toronto After Dark

The Hunter, The Hunted (CENTURION Plays Toronto After Dark)

My First Time Venturing Out After Dark.

Posted on August 19, 2010October 18, 2013
screenings, Toronto

Burning Down the House

Bob, What Have You Brought Us To See?

Posted on July 27, 2010August 28, 2011
screenings, Toronto

Beggar’s Banquet (Free Movies at Harbourfront

It’s Canada Day today…hence the late post as I just woke up fifteen minutes ago. It’s also a gloriously beautiful day here in Toronto, so … Read More ›

Posted on July 1, 2010
screenings, Toronto

The Hero’s Return (Free Movies at The Carlton Cinema)

Hey Toronto – Wanna see a free movie? Well this this week is your lucky week. For starters, this week starts The Safecracker Series at … Read More ›

Posted on June 27, 2010

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