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hotdocs 2010 Part II

Reviewed here: Operacíon Diablo His & Hers Budrus Dreamland 12th & Delaware The Canal Street Madam

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hotdocs 2010 Part I

Yes, readers, it’s that time of the year again when this site veers away from transit (although not completely) and turns to film reviews. The annual hotdocs festival ran from April 29 to May 9.  Despite competition from concerts, a rather hectic transit/political … Continue reading

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On The Rocket: A Review

Last night, CP24 premiered a new show featuring TTC Chair Adam Giambrone talking about the transit system and fielding calls/texts/emails from viewers.  Giambrone’s guest for the evening was Mitch Stambler, TTC’s Manager of Service Planning. Their show, broadcast live from … Continue reading

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TIFF 2009: Part I

The Toronto International Film Festival (aka TIFF) is over for 2009, but as usual I am left with the task of writing the long form of my reviews.  Those of you who want transit stuff can just ignore this sequence … Continue reading

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TIFF 2009

This year I will maintain a list of films I have seen with ratings and brief descriptions, and will add to this on a daily basis including pointers to items of special note.  Full reviews will appear as I have time … Continue reading

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Stratford August 2009 Reviews

Once again, I spent three days at the theatre in Stratford, travelling by train.  VIA was on time both ways again, and the trains were busy.  If only they had more equipment, they could carry more passengers. Anyhow, this is … Continue reading

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Stratford July 2009 Reviews

Last week took me up to Stratford for the first of this year’s visits. Although some may think otherwise, I do not go to Stratford just as an excuse to perform inspection tours of the Georgetown/Kitchener corridor. The trains were … Continue reading

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Hot Docs 2009: Part VI

Films reviewed here are: Outrage Ali Shan 65_Redroses Fig Trees Love at the Twilight Motel Statistics Cat Ladies With this set of reviews, I come to the end of my Hot Docs coverage for 2009.

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Hot Docs 2009: Part V

The films reviewed here are: The Cove Graphic Sexual Horror End of the Line Sergio We Live in Public The Yes Men Fix the World

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Hot Docs 2009: Part IV

The following films are reviewed here: Colours of Blood Aka Ana My Greatest Escape Old Partner

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