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TIFF 2009: Preliminaries, Part 3

Posted on August 26, 2009 by James McNally

Today the full schedule was announced and I picked up my TIFF programme book. There are way more films than I’ll be able to see, but here are a few more that I’m hoping not to miss: Mr. Nobody (Director: … Continue reading →

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Les fourmis rouges (Red Ants)

Posted on March 30, 2009 by James McNally

Les fourmis rouges (Red Ants) (Director: Stéphan Carpiaux): You only need to look at the film’s poster to determine the appeal of Stéphan Carpiaux’s debut feature. The stunningly beautiful Déborah François plays 16-year-old Alex, who lives alone with her father … Continue reading →

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Cinéfranco 2009

Posted on March 26, 2009 by James McNally

Cinéfranco is Toronto’s festival of films in the French language. The 12th edition is running from tomorrow, March 27th, through April 5th at the Royal Cinema at 608 College Street West, featuring films from all over the French-speaking world, with … Continue reading →

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JCVD

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Jay Kerr

JCVD (2008, Director: Mabrouk El Mechri): At just 47 years-old, Jean-Claude Van Damme (JCVD) is looking really old and tired. He’s a fading action hero like Sylvester Stallone and Steven Seagal. What could be a better way to get back … Continue reading →

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Le Silence de Lorna

Posted on August 30, 2008 by James McNally

Le Silence de Lorna (2008, Directors: Jean Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne): Sadly, once again I come to the work of acclaimed filmmakers with no previous experience of their work. The Dardenne brothers have been mining their own seam for … Continue reading →

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