Category Archives: Critics

Reflections in the Hall of Mirrors: American Movies and the Politics of Idealism

Posted on December 20, 2011 by James McNally

Now before you think that I’m breaking out of my writer’s block with a vengeance, based on that title, I’ll have to let you down ever so easily. It’s actually the title of a really interesting film lecture series coming … Continue reading →

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Controversial Directors in Nayman’s Terms

Posted on March 17, 2011 by James McNally

Eye Weekly film critic Adam Nayman has been teaching a series of film classes with the cheeky tag “in Nayman’s Terms.” I was privileged to attend a couple of classes in the last series, on the concept of national cinema … Continue reading →

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Pauline Kael on Young Filmmakers

Posted on March 25, 2009 by James McNally

I’ve been dipping into Pauline Kael’s Deeper Into Movies lately and came across this delicious quote: There’s a good deal to be said for finding your way to moviemaking—as most of the early directors did—after living for some years in … Continue reading →

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Toronto Film Critics to Award Best Canadian Film

Posted on December 1, 2008 by James McNally

For the first time, the winner of the Toronto Film Critics Association award for Best Canadian Film will also receive a cheque for $10,000, thanks to sponsor Rogers Communications. The award will be one of a slate of honours handed … Continue reading →

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Roger’s Rules of Order

Posted on October 30, 2008 by James McNally

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 →

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