Monthly Archives: June 2011

Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop

Posted on June 29, 2011 by James McNally

Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop screens across the country at select Cineplex theatres for one night only – Thursday July 7, 2011 – and opens for a limited theatrical run in Toronto and Vancouver on Friday July 8, 2011. More information … Continue reading →

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California Split

Posted on June 22, 2011 by James McNally

California Split (Director: Robert Altman): In this 1974 film about two gamblers, Bill (George Segal) and Charlie (Elliott Gould) bet on: poker, fights, horses, professional basketball, dogs, roulette, blackjack, craps, keno, slot machines and even a pickup basketball game. I … Continue reading →

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Sean Farnel Moving On From Hot Docs

Posted on June 20, 2011 by James McNally

After six years at the helm, Hot Docs Director of Programming Sean Farnel is moving on. In an eloquent blog post, he reveals that he’s not sure what’s next: I embrace the notion of having some room to roam, to … Continue reading →

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Worldwide Short Film Festival 2011 Opening Night Gala

Posted on June 1, 2011 by James McNally

Last night was the Opening Night Gala of the CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival. This annual celebration of short film will feature 275 films in 33 programs over the next five days, and will include events at Yonge-Dundas Square as … Continue reading →

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