Author Archives: James McNally

Bi, Don’t Be Afraid! (Bi, dung so!)

Bi, Don’t Be Afraid! (Bi, dung so!) (Director: Phan Dang Di): This debut feature from Vietnamese director Phan Dang Di has picked up some impressive awards, including a few at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It’s the story of an … Continue reading

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Dooman River

Dooman River (Director: Zhang Lu): The titular river divides North Korea from China, and the film tells the story of the villagers who live on the Chinese side of the border. Chinese-born Koreans like 12-year-old Chang Du have an ambivalent … Continue reading

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Carlos

Carlos (Director: Olivier Assayas): The prospect of sitting down to watch a 330-minute film is always a little bit daunting, but luckily I found myself at the TIFF Bell Lightbox’s largest auditorium, surrounded by only 6 other brave souls. In … Continue reading

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The Requiem // 102 Project

I’ve long been a fan of Nick Rombes‘ work. By day, Nick is Chair of the English department at the University of Detroit Mercy, but that doesn’t begin to describe his wide range of interests or his vast talents. Consider … Continue reading

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International Animation Day 2010 at the NFB

The National Film Board of Canada celebrates International Animation Day (October 28) each year with a weeklong celebration of animated film. Get Animated! events are happening all across the country, with Toronto screenings and workshops starting Tuesday October 26 and … Continue reading

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