Category Archives: TIFF

Toronto International Film Festival

TIFF 2012 Pressbooks

So if you liked my post on Cannes pressbooks, I’ve gathered some that look interesting from the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, which I’ll be attending for the, gulp, 18th year. I’ve gone to the trouble of gathering not just … Continue reading

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Fathers and Daughters: The Films of Mia Hansen-Løve at TIFF Bell Lightbox

Though I’ve only seen two of her three films, I’m tremendously excited that the smart folks at TIFF have seen fit to bring French director Mia Hansen-Løve to Toronto for a survey of her work so far. Just 31, Hansen-Løve … Continue reading

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TIFF 2012 Preview: Tower

Continuing a tradition I began last year, I’d like to have a look at some of the films which will be screening at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival from September 6-16. The first film I’m anticipating is Kazik Radwanski’s … Continue reading

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Touch Me I’m Sick

Ever wanted to get close to a celebrity? The upcoming Toronto International Film Festival is prime hunting ground for celebrity stalkers in our city, and although it’s not really my thing, I have to acknowledge that the red carpets are … 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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