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European Union Film Festival 2012

Posted on November 13, 2012 by James McNally

Celebrating 8 years in Toronto this month, the European Union Film Festival remains under the radar for many Toronto cinephiles, which is a real pity. For one, it’s the only film festival I’m aware of where all screenings are FREE. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 9, 2011 by James McNally

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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Erotic Man (Det Erotiske Menneske)

Posted on September 16, 2010 by James McNally

Erotic Man (Det Erotiske Menneske) (Director: Jørgen Leth): This somewhat experimental and extremely personal film raised so many issues for me to think about that I’m not sure my rating will align much with that of other reviewers. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Antichrist

Posted on November 3, 2009 by James McNally

Antichrist (Director: Lars von Trier): I’m grateful that I waited to see this. By following the steady stream of reviews, first from Cannes, then from TIFF, I’ve been able to steel myself for what I anticipated would be a harrowing … Continue reading →

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Eh! U European Film Festival 2008

Posted on October 20, 2008 by James McNally

Despite being saddled with a rather goofy name, the Eh! U European Film Festival is worthy of being included in your film calendar for a number of reasons: Participation from 24 European countries might make this the most comprehensive local … Continue reading →

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