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Tag: TIFF 2008

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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
TIFF, Toronto

Heaven (More Thoughts on TIFF Day 2)

“Hey – Is this heaven?” “No – It’s Ryerson.” Coulda fooled me last night, because when three of the men who have wailed through your … Read More ›

Posted on September 6, 2008
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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
TIFF

TIFF reaction: ROCKNROLLA

I truly wish Guy Ritchie had stayed for a Q&A after this morning’s screening of ROCKNROLLA, simply because I would have liked to have said … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2008June 16, 2014
TIFF, Toronto

Strange Currencies (Thoughts on TIFF Day 2)

For the last few TIFF’s, my day has started in the wee hours at The Manulife Centre. There I join a select group of early … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2008
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TIFF Reaction: PASSCHENDAELE

Mid-way through Paul Gross’ PASSCHENDAELE, the war-torn battle ground is described as “A muddy stew”. That very sentiment could describe this movie as a whole … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2008
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TIFF Reaction: $9.99

Beginning my 2008 TIFF screenings with $9.99 felt a little like going to a buffet dinner and heading straight for the dessert cart. Not that … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2008July 25, 2011
TIFF, Toronto

The Most Wonderful Time of The Year (Thoughts on TIFF Day 1)

…yeah, actually I think for me The Toronto International Film Festival is in fact more fun than Christmas. It all starts tonight for me with … Read More ›

Posted on September 4, 2008
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Rich Girl

Can’t say I had any interest in attending the TIFF screening of the doc PARIS, NOT THE CITY. The subject of the doc is celebutante … Read More ›

Posted on September 3, 2008
TIFF, Toronto

Come Pick Me Up

Now that’s a beautiful sight! Today was ticket pickup day, and I’m happy to report that the whole process went rather smoothly. I wasn’t doing … Read More ›

Posted on September 1, 2008
TIFF, Toronto

Perfect

Yep – that about sums up my excitement. Just got the email from the Festival Box Office – I got all twenty of my first … Read More ›

Posted on August 30, 2008
TIFF, Toronto

The Waiting

So my envelope containing my TIFF schedule selections has been handed in, nothin’ to do for the next three days but sit back and wait. … Read More ›

Posted on August 29, 2008

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