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Take This Waltz

Take This Waltz screens at part of the Gala Presentations programme at TIFF 2011. Take This Waltz (Director: Sarah Polley): Sarah Polley’s second directorial effort, Take This Waltz starts out looking very much like a romantic comedy, and despite efforts … Continue reading

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TIFF 2011 Preview: Café de Flore

With TIFF almost upon us, this will be my last preview post, and I’m happy to be featuring another Canadian film from Québec. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée (C.R.A.Z.Y., The Young Victoria), Café de Flore has been getting great buzz among … Continue reading

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TIFF 2011 Preview: Monsieur Lazhar

Continuing my series of previews of films playing at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, I’ve chosen another Canadian film, announced yesterday at TIFF’s press conference. Director Philippe Falardeau knocked me out a few years back with C’est pas moi, … Continue reading

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TIFF 2011 Preview: Take This Waltz

So, if you haven’t been trapped under something heavy, you’ll know that the Toronto International Film Festival announced the first batch of films screening at the 2011 festival yesterday. It’s all over the place, so instead of just adding another … Continue reading

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Love Shines

Love Shines (Director: Doug Arrowsmith): Love Shines is a first-rate, in-depth portrait of acclaimed Toronto singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith. Director Arrowsmith, a hardcore Sexsmith devotee, avoids turning his film into a fanboy gushfest; instead, he unabashedly presents the singer with all … Continue reading

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