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TIFF 2011 Preview: Café de Flore

Posted on September 5, 2011 by James McNally

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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The Hedgehog (Le hérisson)

Posted on August 15, 2011 by James McNally

The Hedgehog (Le hérisson) opens in select US markets on Friday August 19, expanding over the following weeks. Check your local listings. The Hedgehog (Le hérisson) (Director: Mona Achache): Based on the best-selling novel The Elegance of the Hedgehog by … Continue reading →

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The Princess of Montpensier

Posted on May 25, 2011 by James McNally

The Princess of Montpensier opens on June 3, 2011 for a theatrical run at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The Princess of Montpensier (Director: Bertrand Tavernier): Tavernier was a press agent for the filmmakers of the Nouvelle Vague, and has been … Continue reading →

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Little White Lies (Les petits mouchoirs)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by James McNally

Little White Lies (Les petits mouchoirs) opens at the Varsity Cinema in Toronto on May 27th. Little White Lies (Les petits mouchoirs) (Director: Guillaume Canet): Let’s get this out of the way first. Nobody does character-driven summer vacation dramas like … Continue reading →

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Halal police d’État (Halal Five-O)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by James McNally

Halal police d’État (Halal Five-O) is screening as part of Cinefranco on Thursday March 31 at 9:00pm at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Halal police d’État (Halal Five-O) (Director: Rachid Dhibou): French comedy duo Eric and Ramzy (Eric Judor and Ramzy Bedia) … Continue reading →

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