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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008, Director: Kurt Kuenne): Messy and unapologetically manipulative, Dear Zachary feels quite a bit like the grieving process itself. Equal parts schmaltz and rage, it accurately reflects the feelings of … Continue reading
Posted in Documentaries, Film Festivals, Hot Docs
Tagged #hotdocs08, crime, murder
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Roger’s Rules of Order
The legendary Roger Ebert has posted a lengthy but hilarious diatribe in the form of his “little rule book” for film critics. I nervously glanced through to make sure I hadn’t committed any of the sins mentioned, and can truthfully … Continue reading
Trouble the Water
Editor’s Note: Doc Soup is a monthly documentary screening programme run by the good folks at Hot Docs. It gives audiences in Toronto (and now Calgary and Vancouver!) their regular doc fix each year from the fall through to the … Continue reading
Mutant Chronicles
Mutant Chronicles (2008, Director: Simon Hunter): Take Starship Troopers and strip out all that messy political satire. Combine with equal parts Alien and Fellowship of the Ring, then sprinkle with The Dirty Dozen. Reuse every cliche and plot device and … Continue reading
Watchmen Teaser Poster
The buzz continues to build for the film adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen. The above “teaser poster” was released today, even though the film isn’t scheduled for release until March. My friend Brent has … Continue reading