How does a community keep pushing forward, when the tendency is not to plan any further than one week away? Director David Weissman has a … Read More ›
Category: festivals
Coverage of TIFF, Hot Docs, NXNE, and Toronto After Dark
For many of us, finding an outlet for anger is difficult. I can only imagine that is has to be monumentally more difficult when the … Read More ›
Perspective is a great thing. The passing of time allows us the opportunity to reach to a higher shelf, dust off something we haven’t experienced … Read More ›
I hope you’ve all been good little boys and girls this year, because today’s guest is the sort of cat who makes a list and … Read More ›
We’ve all heard stories of crimefighters like Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America. But have you ever heard tales of the mysterious Master Legend? … Read More ›
The omnibus is an interesting filmmaking format. It allows for many storytellers to provide their own take on a similar tale. Unfortunately the fatal flaw … Read More ›
When I think about the best docs I’ve seen, I find that they all land on a sweet spot for me as a viewer. The … Read More ›
When I was a young sports fan, I considered stadiums and arenas to be cathedrals. They were places where communities of believers came to worship … Read More ›
The truth is out there. If you’re in or around Toronto, you’d be well-served to check out the offerings of The 2011 Hot Docs Festival, … Read More ›
Last Call!
My Festival Wraps with RUSHMORE’s Welsh Cousin.
Festival Selection and Sexy Directors are No Guarantee of Quality.