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Controversial Directors in Nayman’s Terms

Posted on March 17, 2011 by James McNally

Eye Weekly film critic Adam Nayman has been teaching a series of film classes with the cheeky tag “in Nayman’s Terms.” I was privileged to attend a couple of classes in the last series, on the concept of national cinema … Continue reading →

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Thunder Soul

Posted on May 13, 2010 by James McNally

Thunder Soul (Director: Mark Landsman): Winner of the Audience Award at this year’s Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, Landsman’s profile of the Kashmere Stage Band and its iconic leader Conrad O. “Prof” Johnson wisely keeps the music front … Continue reading →

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Baz Luhrmann: From Set to Screen

Posted on April 24, 2008 by James McNally

This may be old news to some, but I’ve just discovered Apple’s wonderful Set to Screen series of podcasts. As part of their Education website, Apple has teamed up with director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!, William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet) … Continue reading →

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Nursery University

Posted on April 20, 2008 by James McNally

Nursery University (2008, Directors: Marc Simon and Matt Makar): Marc Simon and Matt Makar are both single, childless lawyers who have made a film about the competitive process that parents in Manhattan face getting their children into the best nursery … Continue reading →

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