Category: FILM REVIEWS

Sweet Little Grace

Sweet Little Grace

September 11, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

Much like Anchor Bay’s DVD for Adam Green’s Hatchet (2006), Grace (2009) is another superb release with extras that dissect and map out alternative steps to working one’s way towards completing a feature length film – not in the sense of guaranteeing success, but by inspiring some forward-thinking, creative planning, and being persistent in a […]

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Reflecting Inwards

Reflecting Inwards

September 2, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

Making the news this morning was Michael Ignatieff’s speech to the Liberal caucus of his intention to call a fall election which, if it happens, will be the fourth election within a five year period.

There are many ways one can read this tactic – needy power grab, moral grand-standing against the villainous Harper and…

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Early Technicolor Films: Part 2

Early Technicolor Films: Part 2

August 28, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

In his immensely informative commentary track to The Black Pirate (1926), film historian Rudy Behlmer cites the cautious steps produce/co-writer/star Douglas Fairbanks took in making sure the new 2-strip Technicolor format was worth the cost and extra planning for his next film.

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And the 24th Annual Gemini Awards Nominees are…

And the 24th Annual Gemini Awards Nominees are…

August 26, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

And the 24th Annual Gemini Awards Nominees are…

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Culture Clashes of a 3rd Kind

Culture Clashes of a 3rd Kind

August 26, 2009 | By | Add a Comment

Interview with District 9 composer Clinton Shorter, film review of District 9, YouTube links, and human-alien culture clashes in film and TV.

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