Tag Archives: dance

Canadian Music Week Film Festival 2012

Posted on March 5, 2012 by James McNally

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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NY Export: Opus Jazz DVD

Posted on November 20, 2010 by James McNally

Still holding top spot in the list of best films I’ve seen this year, NY Export: Opus Jazz (review) has just been released on DVD by Factory 25. I received my copy yesterday and am extremely impressed. Extras include a … Continue reading →

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NY Export: Opus Jazz

Posted on March 23, 2010 by James McNally

NY Export: Opus Jazz (Directors: Jody Lee Lipes and Henry Joost): It has been a very long time since I have been as knocked out by a filmgoing experience the way NY Export: Opus Jazz knocked me out. Based on … Continue reading →

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Rize

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Jay Kerr

Rize (Director: David LaChapelle, USA, 2005): David LaChapelle is mostly known for his photography and music videos. If you haven’t seen this documentary film, then you’re probably not familiar with clowning and krumping, a dancing subculture in Los Angeles. The … Continue reading →

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