Monthly Archives: August 2011

Montréal World Film Festival 2011

Posted on August 16, 2011 by James McNally

Without even realizing it, I’ve created a new tradition. For the third year running, I will be spending a few days in Montréal seeing films at the Festival des films du monde. The Montréal World Film Festival, as it is … Continue reading →

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The Hedgehog (Le hérisson)

Posted on August 15, 2011 by James McNally

The Hedgehog (Le hérisson) opens in select US markets on Friday August 19, expanding over the following weeks. Check your local listings. The Hedgehog (Le hérisson) (Director: Mona Achache): Based on the best-selling novel The Elegance of the Hedgehog by … Continue reading →

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TIFF 2011 Preview: Monsieur Lazhar

Posted on August 10, 2011 by James McNally

Continuing my series of previews of films playing at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, I’ve chosen another Canadian film, announced yesterday at TIFF’s press conference. Director Philippe Falardeau knocked me out a few years back with C’est pas moi, … Continue reading →

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The Change-Up

Posted on August 5, 2011 by James McNally

The Change-Up opens Friday August 5th at the Varsity, Scotiabank and Silver City Cinemas in Toronto. The Change-Up (Director: David Dobkin): There’s an offputting and rather absurd conservatism at the heart of the body-swapping genre. It’s as if the purpose … Continue reading →

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