Tag Archives: music

Pearl Jam Twenty

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Drew Kerr

Pearl Jam Twenty (Director: Cameron Crowe): Director Cameron Crowe revisits his rock journalist past with Pearl Jam Twenty, a retrospective of the Seattle band’s career and the first film that was accepted at this year’s festival. The screening I attended … Continue reading →

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Trigger

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Monika Bartyzel

This post comes courtesy of Monika Bartyzel, freelance writer and junkie of Canadian cinema, frequently seen at Movies.com and previously sites such as Cinematical and Moviefone.ca. I’m hoping to convince her to contribute more of her insightful writing in the … Continue reading →

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Love Shines

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Drew Kerr

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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Sound It Out

Posted on March 14, 2011 by James McNally

Sound It Out is screening again on Tuesday March 15 at 8:45pm at the Alamo Ritz 2, and Thursday March 17 at 3pm at the Alamo Ritz 1. Sound It Out (Director: Jeanie Finlay): Nostalgia is bound to be a … Continue reading →

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1234

Posted on February 19, 2011 by James McNally

1234 (Director: Giles Borg): Nerdy Stevie has been playing music with his pal Neil for years, but when they convince ambitious guitarist Billy and his pretty bassist friend Emily to form a band, they might just be onto something. Or … Continue reading →

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