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Fantasia International Film Festival 2009

Although this site generally focuses on Toronto-area film festivals and events, I can’t resist putting in a plug for Montréal’s incredible Fantasia International Film Festival. Running all the way from July 9-29 (and yes, I know the poster says the … Continue reading

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Toronto After Dark 2009 Submission Deadline Friday!

Just a heads-up to any filmmakers, local or otherwise, who haven’t yet submitted their work to Toronto’s best horror, sci-fi and action film festival. They’ve moved the dates this year to August 14-21, so that means the submission deadlines are … Continue reading

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Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel (Director: Yim Pil-Sung): I’m certainly no expert on horror films, never mind Asian horror films, but Yim Pil-Sung’s Hansel and Gretel has more in common with a film like Pan’s Labyrinth than, for instance, Ringu. That is … Continue reading

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Toronto After Dark 2008

Since getting back from Reykjavik, I have been insanely busy and this year’s Toronto After Dark film festival has sort of snuck up on me. One of the most well-organized small fests I’ve attended, this annual showcase for “horror, sci-fi, … Continue reading

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Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2007

For a film fest in just its second year, the Toronto After Dark Film Festival (October 19-25) is run like a well-oiled machine. Adam Lopez, Twitch‘s Todd Brown, and the rest of the staff are well-organized and professional, not to … Continue reading

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