Monthly Archives: May 2008

The Guatemalan Handshake

Posted on May 29, 2008 by James McNally

The Guatemalan Handshake (2006, Director: Todd Rohal): The film’s tagline is “A feast for the senses, a challenge for the brain” and that about sums it up. Todd Rohal has created what must be considered the first “mumblecore” comedy and … Continue reading →

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June 19-22: Generation DIY

Posted on May 29, 2008 by James McNally

Ron Mann and Gary Topp’s Filmswelike is presenting “Generation DIY” from June 19-22 at the Bloor Cinema. This is perhaps the biggest collection of “mumblecore” films ever screened together in Toronto and I’m seriously excited about seeing a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Wild Combination

Posted on May 25, 2008 by James McNally

Wild Combination (2007, Director: Matt Wolf): Until about a year ago, I’d never heard of Arthur Russell. A classically-trained cellist who died at the age of 40 in 1992, Russell was in danger of falling into obscurity. But then something … Continue reading →

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