Category Archives: Theatrical Release

Carlos

Posted on November 5, 2010 by James McNally

Carlos (Director: Olivier Assayas): The prospect of sitting down to watch a 330-minute film is always a little bit daunting, but luckily I found myself at the TIFF Bell Lightbox’s largest auditorium, surrounded by only 6 other brave souls. In … Continue reading →

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A Place Called Los Pereyra

Posted on July 7, 2010 by James McNally

A Place Called Los Pereyra will have its Toronto premiere on Friday July 9 at the Royal Cinema at 7pm. Director Andrés Livov-Macklin will be in attendance for a Q&A. The film will also screen July 10-12 at 7pm. A … Continue reading →

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Max Manus

Posted on April 2, 2010 by James McNally

Max Manus (Directors: Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg): Here is a Norwegian film about a hero of that country’s World War 2 resistance movement that is as slick and polished as any Hollywood blockbuster. Unfortunately, it also has all the … Continue reading →

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The Runaways

Posted on March 9, 2010 by James McNally

The Runaways (Director: Floria Sigismondi): I grew up just a few years after the members of The Runaways, and so not only did I listen to their music, but also to the music they grew up on. That being said, … Continue reading →

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Antichrist

Posted on November 3, 2009 by James McNally

Antichrist (Director: Lars von Trier): I’m grateful that I waited to see this. By following the steady stream of reviews, first from Cannes, then from TIFF, I’ve been able to steel myself for what I anticipated would be a harrowing … Continue reading →

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