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You Might As Well Live

Posted on August 26, 2009 by James McNally

You Might As Well Live (Director: Simon Ennis): When I first saw the “red band” trailer (embedded below), I have to admit I laughed out loud a few times, and so I was looking forward to seeing what promised to … Continue reading →

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Act Of God

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Jay Kerr

Act Of God (Director: Jennifer Baichwal): Jennifer Baichwal describes Act Of God as a film about “the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning.” When a person is struck by lightning, the film asks if this is a random act, … Continue reading →

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Antoine

Posted on May 1, 2009 by James McNally

Editor’s Note: I’ve decided to begin posting some reviews of films screening at Hot Docs 2009 early, hopefully helping anyone attending make some decisions about what to see. Antoine is screening on Tuesday May 5 at 7:30pm at the Royal … Continue reading →

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BLAST! to Air on the Discovery Channel

Posted on February 19, 2009 by James McNally

BLAST! is an intriguing documentary about a team of astrophysicists who travel to both poles in an effort to launch a massive telescope from a hot air balloon to discover more about the origins of the universe. The film originally … Continue reading →

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C’est pas moi, je le jure! (It’s Not Me, I Swear!)

Posted on February 1, 2009 by James McNally

C’est pas moi, je le jure! (It’s Not Me, I Swear!) (Director: Philippe Falardeau): Originally screened at TIFF in 2008, this bittersweet film from Québec returned as part of the Canada’s Top Ten screening series at Cinematheque Ontario this weekend, … Continue reading →

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