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My 2010 List of Lists

Posted on January 3, 2011 by James McNally

Having just come through the mathematical complications of compiling the inaugural CAST Awards, you’d think I’d be put off list-making for a while. But I actually found myself eager to revisit this year-ending tradition, mostly because I was sort of … Continue reading →

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My 2009 List of Lists

Posted on January 3, 2010 by James McNally

I’ve been avoiding making any year-end “Best of 2009” list and have been waiting for the flood of other people’s lists to pass me by, but now, goaded by TSS co-founder and now-just-occasional contributor Jay Kerr, I’ve decided to draw … Continue reading →

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My Arthouse Education

Posted on July 21, 2009 by James McNally

I’ve just realized that 2009 marks the more-or-less 20th anniversary of the beginning of my cinephilia. Back in the late ’80s, Toronto had a handful of repertory cinemas under the Festival banner. The flagship was the Bloor Cinema, but I … Continue reading →

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Top Films of 2008

Posted on January 5, 2009 by James McNally

I’m generally not a fan of year-end “best of” lists but on the other hand, I always seem to have an opinion on every other list I see so it’s only fair that I try to put together my own. … Continue reading →

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Oscar Doc Shortlist Announced

Posted on November 18, 2008 by James McNally

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their documentary shortlist yesterday. Here are the 15 films selected: At the Death House Door (review) The Betrayal (Nerakhoon) Blessed is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Seneesh Encounters … Continue reading →

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