Monthly Archives: September 2008

Off to Reykjavik

Posted on September 21, 2008 by James McNally

On Wednesday, my wife Brooke and I will be flying to Iceland for the fifth edition of the Reykjavik International Film Festival. We’re staying for the entire duration of the festival, which runs from September 25th through October 5th, and … Continue reading →

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American Dreamers

Posted on September 17, 2008 by James McNally

Michael Jacobs, who directed the unique story of Pentecostal pastor Richard Gazowsky in Audience of One (review), has a new web series that looks very promising. American Dreamers focuses on a different individual each week, telling stories about eccentric or … Continue reading →

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Tears for Sale (Carlston za Ognjenku)

Posted on September 14, 2008 by James McNally

Tears for Sale (Carlston za Ognjenku) (2008, Director: Uroš Stojanovic): Reportedly the most expensive Serbian film ever made, Tears for Sale is a visual spectacle combining Balkan folklore with modern CGI to create a hugely enjoyable experience. Toronto critic Norman … Continue reading →

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Patrik 1,5

Posted on September 14, 2008 by James McNally

Patrik 1,5 (2008, Director: Ella Lemhagen): Goran and Sven are a gay married couple who’ve just moved to the suburbs. They’re in the process of adopting and when they get the news that Patrik (“aged 1.5”) will be arriving soon, … Continue reading →

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Adam Resurrected

Posted on September 11, 2008 by James McNally

Adam Resurrected (2008, Director: Paul Schrader): Let me begin by saying I have a lot of respect for the work of Paul Schrader. Anyone who has been both a screenwriter and a critic before becoming a director is bound to … Continue reading →

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