Monthly Archives: May 2009

Cure for Love

Posted on May 24, 2009 by James McNally

Cure for Love (Directors: Francine Pelletier and Christina Willings): I first heard about this documentary almost a year ago, and excitedly wrote to the filmmakers asking for a copy. To my shame, I’ve had that copy for almost eight months … Continue reading →

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Cannes Film Festival 2009

Posted on May 22, 2009 by James McNally

For the past week, I’ve been observing the annual Cannes Film Festival from afar, content to experience it via Twitter and the blogs of critics I admire. Although I doubt I’ll ever actually get to attend, I love the anticipation … Continue reading →

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Steel Homes

Posted on May 21, 2009 by James McNally

Steel Homes (Director: Eva Weber): I’m not in the habit of reviewing shorts, but as it happens, I ran into the director of Steel Homes at a Hot Docs party and she eagerly pressed a copy of her film into … Continue reading →

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SoleJourney

Posted on May 19, 2009 by James McNally

SoleJourney (Directors: Kate Burns and Sheila E. Schroeder): I’ve admired the work of Rev. Dr. Mel White and the Soulforce organization for years now and this documentary, partially funded by Soulforce, promised to shed some light on the organization’s continuing … Continue reading →

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Hot Docs 2009 Meme-tagged!

Posted on May 16, 2009 by James McNally

Sarcastic thanks are in order to doc blogger Pamela Cohn, who has dragged me into a blogging meme based on this year’s Hot Docs festival. As if I haven’t done enough writing about it already (and with another five reviews … Continue reading →

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