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The Singing Revolution

Posted on April 6, 2008 by James McNally

Editor’s Note: I have to make particular mention of the film’s excellent and comprehensive web site. The directors have done a great job using the web to generate interest and obtain screening dates in cities across North America. As a … Continue reading →

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Young@Heart

Posted on April 3, 2008 by James McNally

Editor’s Note: Doc Soup is a monthly documentary screening programme run by the good folks at Hot Docs. It gives audiences in Toronto (and now Calgary and Vancouver!) their regular doc fix each year from the fall through to the … Continue reading →

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Joy Division

Posted on March 15, 2008 by James McNally

Joy Division (2007, Director: Grant Gee): I wanted to catch this back at TIFF in September, but saw Anton Corbijn’s Control (review) instead. The two films essentially complete each other, and seeing this after Corbijn’s dramatic film made me appreciate … Continue reading →

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Icelandic Films to Screen in Toronto

Posted on February 22, 2008 by James McNally

From a press release sent out by the Icelandic Tourist Board: In collaboration with the New York-based curatorial team Package Deals, a handful of feature films will be screened in Toronto during the festival. The film Children (Börn), by well-known … Continue reading →

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Heima

Posted on November 24, 2007 by James McNally

Heima (Director: Dean De Blois, 2007): Ever since Bob blogged about the trailer way back in August, I’ve been desperate to see this film. Screenings have been carefully controlled, and I was fortunate to attend the first Canadian screening last … Continue reading →

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