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Tag: TIFF 2012

festivals, reactions, TIFF

ROOM 237 Plays TIFF

Sometimes a chair is just a chair.

Posted on September 14, 2012September 15, 2012
festivals, reactions, TIFF

GHOST GRADUATION (PROMOCIÓN FANTASMA) Plays TIFF 2012

What might have happened if the gang from THE BREAKFAST CLUB had died in that library but never been allowed to exit this earth?

Posted on September 13, 2012September 11, 2020
festivals, reactions, TIFF

MY AWKWARD SEXUAL ADVENTURE Plays TIFF 2012

When your performance in the sack is putting your lover to sleep, it’s probably time to think about a new technique.

Posted on September 13, 2012September 14, 2012
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, reactions, TIFF

BYZANTIUM Plays TIFF 2012

A new addition to the vampire ominbus seduces in its look, but ultimately lacks bite.

Posted on September 12, 2012September 22, 2012
festivals, reactions, TIFF

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Plays TIFF 2012

Curiously, a big glossy studio offering stands as one of the best selections on my festival slate so far.

Posted on September 12, 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
festivals, reactions, TIFF

THE FITZGERALD FAMILY CHRISTMAS Plays TIFF 2012

A thoughtful greeting card to moviegoers everywhere from Barry McMullen himself

Posted on September 11, 2012September 13, 2012
festivals, reactions, TIFF

THE IMPOSSIBLE Plays TIFF 2012

Suddenly, my schedule has started handing me more misses than hits. This does not bode well.

Posted on September 11, 2012September 13, 2012
festivals, reactions, TIFF

PAINLESS (INSENSIBLES) Plays TIFF 2012

Back to Spain to realize the dangers that come when one feels no pain.

Posted on September 10, 2012September 12, 2012
reactions, screenings, TIFF

FIN Plays TIFF 2012

Who should we grieve: Those who fall victim, or those left to carry on?

Posted on September 10, 2012September 12, 2012
festivals, matineecast, podcasts, TIFF

Wicked Little Town – TIFF 2012 pt. i

Talkin’ SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK with Jess Rogers as TIFF 2012 coverage begins.

Posted on September 10, 2012September 11, 2012

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