Category Archives: Film Festivals

Cinéfranco 2012

Celebrating its 15th edition from March 23rd through April 1st at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinéfranco has established itself as one of the largest and most popular festivals for film in the French language. The breadth of Francophone cinema, in … Continue reading

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Canadian Music Week Film Festival 2012

I love music and am a big fan of music films, but have to confess that I didn’t know until quite recently that in addition to filling every live music venue in the city, Canadian Music Week also screens films. … Continue reading

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European Union Film Festival 2011

Now in its seventh year in Toronto, the European Union Film Festival is still a little under the radar for most film fans in our city, and that’s a shame. For one, it’s the only film festival I’m aware of … Continue reading

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Waiting for the End of the World: Lars von Trier Retrospective at TIFF Bell Lightbox

Years before he was persona non grata at the Cannes Film Festival, I discovered the films of Danish “bad boy” Lars von Trier at the old Cinematheque Ontario. So it’s fitting that the folks behind the Cinematheque are bringing a … Continue reading

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Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2011

Celebrating its 15th year, Reel Asian returns this year to both Toronto (November 8-13) and Richmond Hill (November 18-19) with a strong lineup of cinema from East and Southeast Asia. Here are a few highlights I’m looking forward to: Saturday … Continue reading

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