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The National Parks Project

The National Parks Project (Directors: Louise Archambault, Keith Behrman and 11 others): What a disappointment. Like most of the audience, I thought The National Parks Project was going to showcase 13 of Canada’s national parks with a homegrown soundtrack. Instead … Continue reading

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POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (Director: Morgan Spurlock): I absolutely loved this movie. It was funny, clever and it had the Hot Docs audience buzzing as they left the theatre. People were on their cellphones telling their … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2011 Preview, Part 2

As promised, here are a few more films that I’m anticipating at this year’s Hot Docs, which kicks off April 28. Tickets and passes are on sale now. The National Parks Project (Directors: Various): I missed the one screening of … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2011 Preview, Part 1

Spring is springing and that means Hot Docs, my favourite film festival of the year. The 18th annual Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival will present 199 films this year between April 28th and May 8th, and you’d better … Continue reading

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