Category Archives: Special Events

Controversial Directors in Nayman’s Terms

Posted on March 17, 2011 by James McNally

Eye Weekly film critic Adam Nayman has been teaching a series of film classes with the cheeky tag “in Nayman’s Terms.” I was privileged to attend a couple of classes in the last series, on the concept of national cinema … Continue reading →

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Before the Revolution (Prima della rivoluzione)

Posted on January 11, 2011 by James McNally

Before the Revolution (Prima della rivoluzione) screens at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Friday January 14 at 6:30pm. Buy tickets Before the Revolution (Prima della rivoluzione) (Director: Bernardo Bertolucci): Bertolucci’s second feature, and the first written by the director, is bound … Continue reading →

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TIFF Bell Lightbox Presents the Films of Bertolucci

Posted on January 10, 2011 by James McNally

From January 6th-19th, TIFF Bell Lightbox is presenting a retrospective of the work of Bernardo Bertolucci, a director whose work has always hovered around the periphery of my vision. I’m looking forward to correcting that oversight. His filmmaking career has … Continue reading →

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Free Screening of NY Export: Opus Jazz

Posted on December 13, 2010 by James McNally

oehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3tdCJlGT6M I know I’ve been going on an on about this film, and I promise to shut up soon. But NY Export: Opus Jazz (review) is a film that cries out to be seen on a large screen, and until … Continue reading →

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Free Japanese Films at the Bloor

Posted on December 3, 2010 by James McNally

The Japan Foundation is bringing its annual festival of free Japanese film back to the Bloor Cinema from December 9-12. All films are presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Arrive early to avoid disappointment! Thursday December 9 at 6:30pm – … Continue reading →

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