Category Archives: Special Events

Controversial Directors in Nayman’s Terms

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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Before the Revolution (Prima della rivoluzione)

Before the Revolution (Prima della rivoluzione) screens at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Friday January 14 at 6:30pm. Buy tickets Before the Revolution (Prima della rivoluzione) (Director: Bernardo Bertolucci): Bertolucci’s second feature, and the first written by the director, is bound … Continue reading

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TIFF Bell Lightbox Presents the Films of Bertolucci

From January 6th-19th, TIFF Bell Lightbox is presenting a retrospective of the work of Bernardo Bertolucci, a director whose work has always hovered around the periphery of my vision. I’m looking forward to correcting that oversight. His filmmaking career has … Continue reading

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Free Screening of NY Export: Opus Jazz

oehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3tdCJlGT6M I know I’ve been going on an on about this film, and I promise to shut up soon. But NY Export: Opus Jazz (review) is a film that cries out to be seen on a large screen, and until … Continue reading

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Free Japanese Films at the Bloor

The Japan Foundation is bringing its annual festival of free Japanese film back to the Bloor Cinema from December 9-12. All films are presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Arrive early to avoid disappointment! Thursday December 9 at 6:30pm – … Continue reading

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