Author Archives: James McNally

Bomber

Bomber (Director: Paul Cotter): A well-edited trailer and an interesting premise drew me to this film, and I have to say up front that Bomber didn’t quite live up to expectations. It’s a film I wanted to like. Ross is … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2009 Announces Full Lineup

This morning, Hot Docs announced the full lineup for the 16th edition of this internationally-renowned documentary film festival, running this year from April 30 – May 10. From the press release, I learned that there were almost 2,000 films submitted, … Continue reading

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Free Screening: The Night of the Hunter introduced by Geoff Pevere

I got a very nice email last week from Julien Gagnier, president of the Next Projection Film Society. He complimented me on my article about Geoff Pevere, and wanted me to let my Toronto-area readers know about a free screening … Continue reading

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Report from SXSW 2009

Well, in typical fashion, I haven’t yet seen a film here. This is my ninth South by Southwest and only the third for which I’ve had a Gold badge, which gives me access to the film panels and screenings as … Continue reading

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Driven By Vision

Vision TV premieres a really interesting series this week. On Wednesday March 11 at 10pm, Driven By Vision enters its second season after a name change (the first season was entitled Shrines and Homemade Holy Places). Through seven half-hour episodes, … Continue reading

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