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Cinéfranco 2012: Shorts

Posted on March 24, 2012 by James McNally

A few weeks ago, I previewed some of the features playing at this year’s Cinéfranco festival, which kicked off tonight. Now I want to turn your attention to some of the notable short films, which screen in two programs this … Continue reading →

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Cinéfranco 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by James McNally

Celebrating its 15th edition from March 23rd through April 1st at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinéfranco has established itself as one of the largest and most popular festivals for film in the French language. The breadth of Francophone cinema, in … Continue reading →

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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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TIFF 2011 Preview: Monsieur Lazhar

Posted on August 10, 2011 by James McNally

Continuing my series of previews of films playing at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, I’ve chosen another Canadian film, announced yesterday at TIFF’s press conference. Director Philippe Falardeau knocked me out a few years back with C’est pas moi, … Continue reading →

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Y’en aura pas de facile (Tough Luck)

Posted on March 21, 2011 by James McNally

Y’en aura pas de facile (Tough Luck) is screening as part of Cinefranco on Friday March 25 at 9:30pm at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Y’en aura pas de facile (Tough Luck) (Director: Marc André Lavoie): After seeing the amiable Rémy Girard … Continue reading →

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