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Secret Sunshine (Milyang)

Posted on September 8, 2007 by James McNally

Secret Sunshine (Milyang) (Director: Lee Chang-dong): Jeon Do-yeon gives a breathtaking performance as Shin-ae, a recently widowed young mother who takes her son to live in her late husband’s hometown, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, a new tragedy plunges … Continue reading →

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The Monastery: Mr. Vig and the Nun

Posted on April 22, 2007 by James McNally

The Monastery: Mr. Vig and the Nun (Director: Pernille Rose Grønkjær, Denmark, 2006): Mr. Vig is an elderly bachelor living in a broken-down castle. For years, he has dreamed of establishing a monastery there, “to create something enduring,” and so, … Continue reading →

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Geoff Pevere Lecture Tonight

Posted on March 23, 2007 by James McNally

Toronto Star film critic Geoff Pevere is giving a free lecture tonight at Regis College (affiliated with the University of Toronto) entitled “The Transcendental Screen: Spirituality in the Movies”. It’s part of Regis College’s Lenten Lecture series and takes place … Continue reading →

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Oscar Nominations: Documentaries

Posted on January 24, 2007 by James McNally

The nominations were announced for the Oscars yesterday. I’ve been seeing fewer feature films lately, but I do manage to catch more documentaries. Of the five nominees, I’ve only seen two so far, but I plan to try to see … Continue reading →

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Jesus Camp Interview

Posted on October 12, 2006 by James McNally

Excellent interview with Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the filmmakers of Jesus Camp, conducted by Canadian evangelical film critic Peter Chattaway.

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