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Barbara Goslawski

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Film critic. RADIO/POD: Frameline, Radio Regent. WRITER: POV Magazine; Exclaim!; Screen Anarchy. Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved critic. MEMBER: Toronto Film Critics Association; AWFJ.

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We all need to talk about this and how we can stop it

08.03.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone interested in cinema infused with rich detail and emotional depth needs to go to theatres to check out Monica’s News - opens this Friday March 6th (and it’s Canadian! πŸ’ͺ). Read my review @exclaimdotca.bsky.social πŸ‘‡

03.03.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Endless Cookie Wins Rogers Best Canadian Documentary from Toronto Film Critics Association - POV Magazine Endless Cookie wins Rogers Best Canadian Documentary from the Toronto Film Critics Association and a cash prize of $50,000 courtesy of Rogers.

Endless Cookie Wins Rogers Best Canadian Documentary from Toronto Film Critics Association; Blue Heron Scores Rogers Best Canadian Film povmagazine.com/endless-cook...

03.03.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still cherishing last night’s memories of Susie Eddie Izzard’s brilliant solo performance of Hamlet. A haunting vision that will reset your circuits. There’s an electric charge in her fusion of expert comedic timing with the play’s tragic elements. A must see!
#izzard #eddieizzard #hamlet #toronto

26.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI: @smallmind.bsky.social and I talked about what’s new (and exciting) in theatres now!
Reviews of Pillion; Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie; Montreal, My Beautiful; Sirat and My Father's Shadow.
Available wherever you get podcasts or just click here πŸ‘‡
open.spotify.com/episode/75Qw...

20.02.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of the last true icons

16.02.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reviews: TheyDream; The Incomer; If I Go Will You Miss Me; Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!; The Friend’s House is Here; Bedford Park; Barbara Forever; Once Upon a Time in Harlem; The Oldest in the World; Hanging by a Wire; Soul Patrol; American Doctor; Jaripeo; Sauna Sickness.

13.02.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI on Frameline: @smallmind.bsky.social and presented part two of our chat about some of the great films from #Sundance2026 (full list of titles in comments)
Available free wherever you get your podcasts or just click here πŸ‘‡
open.spotify.com/episode/1PPI...

13.02.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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07.02.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reviews: Josephine, Shame and Money, Jazz Infernal, Nuissance Bear, American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, One in a Million, To Hold a Mountain, Hold Onto Me, Lady

06.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI on FRAMELINE: @smallmind.bsky.social & I chatted about some of our faves from #Sundance2026 β€” including the big award winners. (List in comments)
Available wherever you get your podcasts or just click here πŸ‘‡
open.spotify.com/episode/3aSJ...

06.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Reviews of Josephine, Shame and Money, Jazz Infernal, Nuissance Bear, American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, One in a Million, To Hold a Mountain, Hold Onto Me, Lady.

06.02.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'The Best Summer' Shows a New Side of '90s Alt-Rock β”‚ Exclaim! Directed by Tamra Davis

Caught this time capsule film at this year’s #Sundance2026
For fans of music docs and especially 1990’s alternative music - my review @exclaimdotca.bsky.social πŸ‘‡
exclaim.ca/film/article...

06.02.2026 00:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We cannot tolerate censorship in any form.

05.02.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional poster for "February on the Criterion Channel." The layout features a large top header with an action shot of two men falling from a red structure, followed by a grid of six distinct film collections:
​Stunts!: Action-oriented, featuring The Road Warrior and Face/Off, with an introduction by Buddy Joe Hooker.
​Yearning: Romantic and dramatic films, featuring In the Mood for Love and The Age of Innocence.
​Gangsters, Gold Diggers, and Grifters: A collection of Mervyn LeRoy’s Pre-Code films, featuring Little Caesar.
​Directed by HΓ©ctor Babenco: A spotlight on the director, featuring Kiss of the Spider Woman and Pixote.
​Celebrate Black History: A montage of faces and scenes featuring Killer of Sheep and The Watermelon Woman.
​Sudanese Film Group: A black-and-white portrait featuring 8 short films and the documentary Talking About Trees.

Promotional poster for "February on the Criterion Channel." The layout features a large top header with an action shot of two men falling from a red structure, followed by a grid of six distinct film collections: ​Stunts!: Action-oriented, featuring The Road Warrior and Face/Off, with an introduction by Buddy Joe Hooker. ​Yearning: Romantic and dramatic films, featuring In the Mood for Love and The Age of Innocence. ​Gangsters, Gold Diggers, and Grifters: A collection of Mervyn LeRoy’s Pre-Code films, featuring Little Caesar. ​Directed by HΓ©ctor Babenco: A spotlight on the director, featuring Kiss of the Spider Woman and Pixote. ​Celebrate Black History: A montage of faces and scenes featuring Killer of Sheep and The Watermelon Woman. ​Sudanese Film Group: A black-and-white portrait featuring 8 short films and the documentary Talking About Trees.

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01.02.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 180 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 7
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Nuisance Bear Review: This One's Just Right - POV Magazine Nuisance Bear review: Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman brilliantly expand their 2021 short film about polar bears forced off their natural migration path in Churchill, Manitoba.

Mega thread of all the #Sundance documentary winners! πŸ†

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Documentary, NUISANCE BEAR by Gabriela Osio Vanden & Jack Weisman (they're Canadian!) is smarter than the average bear. πŸ»β€β„οΈ povmagazine.com/nuisance-bea...

31.01.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

One of my faves of the fest!

30.01.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Bravo πŸ‘

30.01.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Beyond the obvious fact that censorship in art is deplorable, there’s a major question lurking here - why are we allowing rich people to decide what is art?

26.01.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a great film - and it’s about time! Read my review of Barbara Forever @povmagazine.bsky.social
This comprehensive documentary portrait premiered at #Sundance2026 πŸ‘‡

25.01.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Everybody to Kenmure Street presents a spontaneous act of civil disobedience that acts as a timely reminder of the power of the people. Just had its world premiere at #Sundance2026 - read my review @povmagazine.bsky.social πŸ‘‡

23.01.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favourite films from 2025! Read my review πŸ‘‡

14.01.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So true. I’m one of his constituents. He’s useless to us

31.12.2025 04:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was a good year for docs! πŸ‘‡

30.12.2025 20:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ella McCay | Lisa's New Favorite Movie | In Theaters December 12
Ella McCay | Lisa's New Favorite Movie | In Theaters December 12 YouTube video by 20th Century Studios

"There's hope for all of us."

If Ella McCay moved you like it did Lisa Simpson, apply for the Telefilm Canada Emerging Critic Award and put your feelings into a review! youtu.be/mJwyf11dIIo

22.12.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I reported mine as junk!

20.12.2025 04:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Going into 2026 like …

18.12.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just watched an episode this evening. Not my usual routine so it was really freaky to hear the news less than an hour later.

15.12.2025 04:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In a world where 10 was the best, Rob Reiner was an 11. RIP.

15.12.2025 04:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh good. Now I’ll have some company when I shuffle over to the coffee shop

14.12.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0