Category Archives: Theatrical Release

Doubt

Posted on December 11, 2008 by James McNally

Doubt (2008, Director: John Patrick Shanley): Directing his own Tony award-winning play, John Patrick Shanley is helped enormously by a stellar cast, including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Viola Davis. All four were recently honoured with Golden … Continue reading →

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Le Tueur (The Killer)

Posted on November 27, 2008 by James McNally

Le Tueur (The Killer) (2007, Director: Cédric Anger): Dimitry is a hitman visiting Paris with a simple assignment: kill businessman Leo Zimmerman. Only Leo has figured it out and confronts Dimitry before he can do the job, offering him a … Continue reading →

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Watchmen Teaser Poster

Posted on October 22, 2008 by James McNally

The buzz continues to build for the film adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen. The above “teaser poster” was released today, even though the film isn’t scheduled for release until March. My friend Brent has … Continue reading →

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Happy-Go-Lucky

Posted on October 17, 2008 by James McNally

Happy-Go-Lucky (2008, Director: Mike Leigh): I’ve been a fan of Mike Leigh since I first saw Life is Sweet back in 1991. He’s a director who has a knack for telling small stories about people who are usually overlooked. With … Continue reading →

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June 19-22: Generation DIY

Posted on May 29, 2008 by James McNally

Ron Mann and Gary Topp’s Filmswelike is presenting “Generation DIY” from June 19-22 at the Bloor Cinema. This is perhaps the biggest collection of “mumblecore” films ever screened together in Toronto and I’m seriously excited about seeing a bunch of … Continue reading →

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