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Toronto Irish Film Festival announces 2012 lineup
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No Comments
The Toronto Irish Film Festival (TIRFF) is back for a second year, and with 11 Canadian premieres, they are firmly securing themselves as one of the most vibrant and eager...
Irvine Welsh attending special screening of ‘Ecstasy’ at NXNE 2012
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No Comments
Controversial Scottish author Irvine Welsh is coming to Toronto in June to promote his latest book, a prequel to Trainspotting called Skagboys, and while in town he’ll be attending a special screening of the...
Winners of the 2012 Golden Globes
Posted on January 16, 2012 | 1 Comment
We watched, we laughed, we cringed, we Tweeted. The 2012 Golden Globes was a much more subdued event this year even though “edgy” host Ricky Gervais was invited back as...
Movie Review: Contraband
Posted on January 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
Similar to the upcoming film Man on a Ledge, Contraband feels like it’s trying hard to be a cool ‘70s crime-drama when in reality it’s just a very average movie...
Director Steve McQueen talks ‘Shame’
Posted on November 30, 2011 | No Comments
The entire week leading up to my interview with director Steve McQueen at TIFF, I was constantly being asked if I was nervous about talking to a director who on the surface appears...
2011 Toronto Reel Asian Film Fest kicks off this week
Posted on November 7, 2011 | 1 Comment
Entering its milestone 15th anniversary, the Toronto based Reel Asian Film Festival runs from November 8 to 19. In addition to programming within the city proper (with screenings at Innis Town Hall, The...
TIFF Bell Lightbox celebrates Culture Days
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No Comments
Parents looking to keep the kids busy this weekend should check out TIFF’s Wonders and Wardrobes, a fun costume activity that will get visitors ready for the paparazzi. Part of...
Interview: ‘You Are Here’ director Daniel Cockburn
Posted on August 17, 2011 | 2 Comments
You Are Here is an experimental feature film (or a ‘meta-detective story’ as the poster states) from the mind of video artist Daniel Cockburn. The film combines short, seemingly unrelated,...
TIFF 2011: New trailer for 50/50
Posted on August 13, 2011 | No Comments
One of my most anticipated films at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the Seth Rogen-Joseph Gordon-Levitt comedy-drama 50/50. The film, directed by Jonathan Levine, tells the story...
TIFF 2011: Images and video clips from Sarah Polley’s ‘Take This Waltz’
Posted on August 9, 2011 | 6 Comments
Premiering in September at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Take This Waltz is a Toronto-set romance directed by hometown girl Sarah Polley. The film stars Seth Rogen, Michelle...
TIFF 2011: A closer look at Simon Davidson’s ‘The Odds’
Posted on August 9, 2011 | No Comments
Along with the lineup of Canadian feature films playing at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF also announced the lineup of Canada First! films today. These are a selection...
Wild poster for indie Canadian film ‘Familiar’ released
Posted on August 8, 2011 | 3 Comments
“Through a series of tragic events a middle aged man grows to suspect the negative impulses plaguing his mind may not be his own.” That’s the description for the upcoming...
TIFF 2011: Midnight Madness lineup announced
Posted on August 3, 2011 | 1 Comment
Lots of news coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) today, but we’re most excited about the lineup for the Midnight Madness programme that was announced. These are...
Meet Brit Marling, indie cinemas newest darling
Posted on July 28, 2011 | 10 Comments
In the sci-fi drama Another Earth, Brit Marling plays Rhoda, a carefree young woman who goes out one night to celebrate her acceptance to MIT and ends destroying a family...
Movie Wardrobe Sale returns to Toronto’s Pinewood Studios
Posted on May 30, 2011 | No Comments
Want to buy some contemporary or vintage clothing used in films and TV shows? Then head down to the Toronto Pinewood Studios on Saturday, June 4 between 9 a.m. and...