Monthly Archives: November 2011

European Union Film Festival 2011

Now in its seventh year in Toronto, the European Union Film Festival is still a little under the radar for most film fans in our city, and that’s a shame. For one, it’s the only film festival I’m aware of … Continue reading

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A Word from the Man Behind the Curtain

Back in January, 2011 was looking to be a very good year indeed. I had just finished compiling the votes for the inaugural CAST Awards and was pleased with the level of participation. In March, I was flattered to be … Continue reading

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Waiting for the End of the World: Lars von Trier Retrospective at TIFF Bell Lightbox

Years before he was persona non grata at the Cannes Film Festival, I discovered the films of Danish “bad boy” Lars von Trier at the old Cinematheque Ontario. So it’s fitting that the folks behind the Cinematheque are bringing a … Continue reading

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Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2011

Celebrating its 15th year, Reel Asian returns this year to both Toronto (November 8-13) and Richmond Hill (November 18-19) with a strong lineup of cinema from East and Southeast Asia. Here are a few highlights I’m looking forward to: Saturday … Continue reading

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Deep End

BFI Flipside released Deep End in a combo DVD/Blu-ray package in the UK on July 18, 2011. The region-free package is available from Amazon.co.uk. Deep End (Director: Jerzy Skolimowski): Somewhat condemned to arthouse obscurity after its 1970 release, Skolimowski’s first … Continue reading

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