Author Archives: James McNally

California Split

California Split (Director: Robert Altman): In this 1974 film about two gamblers, Bill (George Segal) and Charlie (Elliott Gould) bet on: poker, fights, horses, professional basketball, dogs, roulette, blackjack, craps, keno, slot machines and even a pickup basketball game. I … Continue reading

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Sean Farnel Moving On From Hot Docs

After six years at the helm, Hot Docs Director of Programming Sean Farnel is moving on. In an eloquent blog post, he reveals that he’s not sure what’s next: I embrace the notion of having some room to roam, to … Continue reading

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Worldwide Short Film Festival 2011 Opening Night Gala

Last night was the Opening Night Gala of the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival. This annual celebration of short film will feature 275 films in 33 programs over the next five days, and will include events at Yonge-Dundas Square as … Continue reading

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The Invisible Eye (La mirada invisible)

The Invisible Eye opened theatrically at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on May 26, 2011. The Invisible Eye (La mirada invisible) (Director: Diego Lerman): Based on the novel Moral Sciences by Martín Kohan, The Invisible Eye attempts to link Argentina’s crumbling … Continue reading

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The Princess of Montpensier

The Princess of Montpensier opens on June 3, 2011 for a theatrical run at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The Princess of Montpensier (Director: Bertrand Tavernier): Tavernier was a press agent for the filmmakers of the Nouvelle Vague, and has been … Continue reading

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