Author Archives: James McNally

Cinéfranco 2012: Shorts

A few weeks ago, I previewed some of the features playing at this year’s Cinéfranco festival, which kicked off tonight. Now I want to turn your attention to some of the notable short films, which screen in two programs this … Continue reading

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Canadian Film Fest 2012: Shorts

After a three-year hiatus, the Canadian Film Fest returns from March 28-31 at the Royal Cinema. Featuring a homegrown lineup of 9 features and 10 shorts, this year’s edition is a welcome return for festival director Bern Euler. “I am … Continue reading

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Last Days Here

Last Days Here screens as part of the Canadian Music Week Film Festival on Thursday March 22, 2012 at 9:15pm at TIFF Bell Lighbox. Buy tickets here. Last Days Here (Directors: Don Argott and Demian Fenton): As soon as I’d … Continue reading

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Cinéfranco 2012

Celebrating its 15th edition from March 23rd through April 1st at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinéfranco has established itself as one of the largest and most popular festivals for film in the French language. The breadth of Francophone cinema, in … Continue reading

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Canadian Music Week Film Festival 2012

I love music and am a big fan of music films, but have to confess that I didn’t know until quite recently that in addition to filling every live music venue in the city, Canadian Music Week also screens films. … Continue reading

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