Tag Archives: animation

Song of the Sea

Posted on December 8, 2014 by James McNally

Song of the Sea opens Friday December 19th at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto. See it on the biggest screen possible. Song of the Sea (Director: Tomm Moore): As a huge fan of Tomm Moore’s previous film, The Secret … Continue reading →

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From Up on Poppy Hill

Posted on March 22, 2013 by James McNally

From Up on Poppy Hill opens today, Friday March 22nd, at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. From Up on Poppy Hill (Director: Goro Miyazaki): Japan is home to the most mature animated film industry in the world. Mature in both senses … Continue reading →

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Animation Express 2

Posted on December 2, 2011 by James McNally

Animation Express 2 (Directors: Various): It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since the National Film Board of Canada released the original Animation Express collection. I raved about that collection, and although sequels are usually not as good as … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Toronto Irish Film Festival This Sunday

Posted on March 2, 2011 by James McNally

As a born Irishman, I would be remiss if I didn’t let you know that there’s a brand-new film festival in town, and it’s about to sham-rock your world. The first annual Toronto Irish Film Festival takes place on Sunday … Continue reading →

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International Animation Day 2010 at the NFB

Posted on October 18, 2010 by James McNally

The National Film Board of Canada celebrates International Animation Day (October 28) each year with a weeklong celebration of animated film. Get Animated! events are happening all across the country, with Toronto screenings and workshops starting Tuesday October 26 and … Continue reading →

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