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Chaotic Ana (Caótica Ana)

Posted on September 14, 2007 by James McNally

Chaotic Ana (Caótica Ana) (Director: Julio Medem): Chaotic is one way to put it. Train wreck might be more accurate. Annoying, artificial, absurd, and by the end, simply appalling. This was a real disappointment. I had been warned earlier in … Continue reading →

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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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Jason’s 2007 TIFF picks

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Jason Chu

Here are the films that I am seeing this year, in screening order: 1. Friday, Sept 7, 7:15pm Le chansons d’amour (Love Songs) (France, Christophe Honoré) 2. Saturday, Sept 8, 9:00am Control (UK/USA, Anton Corbijn) 3. Sunday, Sept 9:15am Boy … Continue reading →

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Jay’s 2007 TIFF Picks

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Jay Kerr

It’s that time of year again. The Toronto International Film Festival goes into high gear this week. I’m seeing 9 films this year. Here they are: Captain Mike Across America FRI 09/07/2007 06:00pm — Ryerson L’ ennemi intime (Intimate Enemies) … Continue reading →

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Control

Posted on August 30, 2007 by James McNally

Control (Director: Anton Corbijn, UK/USA, 2007): My fears about this one were mostly justified. Anton Corbijn began his career as a rock photographer and is perhaps best known for shooting the covers of U2’s albums. From there he moved into … Continue reading →

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