Monthly Archives: May 2011

Grinders

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Drew Kerr

Grinders (Director: Matt Gallagher): A “grinder” is someone who plays poker to pay their bills, typically reaping small to modest winnings. Grinders, which received its premiere at Hot Docs, is the latest documentary from director Matt Gallagher and it takes … Continue reading →

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Wiebo’s War

Posted on May 7, 2011 by James McNally

Wiebo’s War (Director: David York): David York opens his engaging film with an interesting scene. Wiebo Ludwig, the subject of the film, is sitting around a table with several of his sons and the film crew, and Wiebo is concerned … Continue reading →

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The National Parks Project

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jay Kerr

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

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Jay Kerr

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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