Author Archives: James McNally

Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio

Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio (Director: Samuel Wainwright Douglas): Believing strongly that architecture is not just for rich people living in cities like New York or Chicago, Auburn professor Samuel “Sambo” Mockbee founded the … Continue reading

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NFB Mediatheque is Now Free!

The National Film Board of Canada recently made its entire catalogue of films available for free online viewing, which is great if you have regular access to a computer with a fast Internet connection. For others, at least in Toronto … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2010 Preview

I realize that I’ve been uncharacteristically silent on the subject of Hot Docs this year, which is unusual since it is my favourite film festival by some margin. But rest assured, I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes making … Continue reading

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Offside Screening in Support of Jafar Panahi

Tuesday April 20th at 7:30pm, Cinecycle (129 Spadina, in the coach house down the lane behind the main house) From the Facebook page of an event being organized by my friend Polly: Award-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi is recognized by film … Continue reading

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Lord of the Rings Makes Its Blu-Ray Debut

Surely one of the most successful book-to-film adaptations ever, director Peter Jackson’s trilogy of films finally makes its way to Blu-Ray on April 6th. The theatrical cuts of all three films are being packaged together in a single box set. … Continue reading

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