Author Archives: James McNally

Hot Docs 2011 Preview, Part 2

As promised, here are a few more films that I’m anticipating at this year’s Hot Docs, which kicks off April 28. Tickets and passes are on sale now. The National Parks Project (Directors: Various): I missed the one screening of … Continue reading

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Christopher Doyle Talks Chungking Express at TIFF Bell Lightbox

Cinematographer Christopher Doyle has worked with some of the world’s most renowned directors over a career that has spanned almost three decades. Best known for his work with Asian directors, perhaps his greatest collaboration over the years has been with … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2011 Preview, Part 1

Spring is springing and that means Hot Docs, my favourite film festival of the year. The 18th annual Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival will present 199 films this year between April 28th and May 8th, and you’d better … Continue reading

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Halal police d’État (Halal Five-O)

Halal police d’État (Halal Five-O) is screening as part of Cinefranco on Thursday March 31 at 9:00pm at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Halal police d’État (Halal Five-O) (Director: Rachid Dhibou): French comedy duo Eric and Ramzy (Eric Judor and Ramzy Bedia) … Continue reading

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Room in Rome

eOne released Room in Rome on DVD in Canada on March 1, 2011. Help support Toronto Screen Shots by buying it on Amazon.ca. Room in Rome (Director: Julio Medem): My disillusionment with the work of Julio Medem continues. After one … Continue reading

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