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Nights and Weekends

Posted on June 19, 2008 by James McNally

Nights and Weekends (2008, Directors: Joe Swanberg and Greta Gerwig): A fitting opening night film for the Toronto leg of the Generation DIY mini-fest, Nights and Weekends is co-director Joe Swanberg’s fourth feature film in four years (in addition to … Continue reading →

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The Guatemalan Handshake

Posted on May 29, 2008 by James McNally

The Guatemalan Handshake (2006, Director: Todd Rohal): The film’s tagline is “A feast for the senses, a challenge for the brain” and that about sums it up. Todd Rohal has created what must be considered the first “mumblecore” comedy and … Continue reading →

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June 19-22: Generation DIY

Posted on May 29, 2008 by James McNally

Ron Mann and Gary Topp’s Filmswelike is presenting “Generation DIY” from June 19-22 at the Bloor Cinema. This is perhaps the biggest collection of “mumblecore” films ever screened together in Toronto and I’m seriously excited about seeing a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Present Company

Posted on March 4, 2008 by James McNally

Editor’s Note: I’ve decided to begin posting my reviews of films screening at SXSW early, hopefully helping anyone attending make some decisions about what to see. Present Company is screening on Monday March 10 at 5:00pm and Wednesday March 12 … Continue reading →

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Quiet City/Dance Party USA

Posted on January 28, 2008 by James McNally

In her generally negative appraisal of the “mumblecore” movement in the November/December 2007 issue of Film Comment, Amy Taubin reserves praise for the two features written and directed by Aaron Katz, calling him a “breakout talent” and praising both the … Continue reading →

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