We all need to talk about this and how we can stop it
We all need to talk about this and how we can stop it
Anyone interested in cinema infused with rich detail and emotional depth needs to go to theatres to check out Monicaβs News - opens this Friday March 6th (and itβs Canadian! πͺ). Read my review @exclaimdotca.bsky.social π
Endless Cookie Wins Rogers Best Canadian Documentary from Toronto Film Critics Association; Blue Heron Scores Rogers Best Canadian Film povmagazine.com/endless-cook...
Still cherishing last nightβs memories of Susie Eddie Izzardβs brilliant solo performance of Hamlet. A haunting vision that will reset your circuits. Thereβs an electric charge in her fusion of expert comedic timing with the playβs tragic elements. A must see!
#izzard #eddieizzard #hamlet #toronto
ICYMI: @smallmind.bsky.social and I talked about whatβs 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 π
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One of the last true icons
Reviews: TheyDream; The Incomer; If I Go Will You Miss Me; Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!; The Friendβs 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.
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 π
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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
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 π
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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.
Caught this time capsule film at this yearβs #Sundance2026
For fans of music docs and especially 1990βs alternative music - my review @exclaimdotca.bsky.social π
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We cannot tolerate censorship in any form.
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: βStunts!: Action-oriented, featuring The Road Warrior and Face/Off, with an introduction by Buddy Joe Hooker. βYearning: Romantic and dramatic films, featuring In the Mood for Love and The Age of Innocence. βGangsters, Gold Diggers, and Grifters: A collection of Mervyn LeRoyβs Pre-Code films, featuring Little Caesar. βDirected by HΓ©ctor Babenco: A spotlight on the director, featuring Kiss of the Spider Woman and Pixote. βCelebrate Black History: A montage of faces and scenes featuring Killer of Sheep and The Watermelon Woman. βSudanese Film Group: A black-and-white portrait featuring 8 short films and the documentary Talking About Trees.
π Now playing on the Criterion Channel! π
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Mega thread of all the #Sundance documentary winners! π
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. π»ββοΈ povmagazine.com/nuisance-bea...
One of my faves of the fest!
Bravo π
Beyond the obvious fact that censorship in art is deplorable, thereβs a major question lurking here - why are we allowing rich people to decide what is art?
Such a great film - and itβs about time! Read my review of Barbara Forever @povmagazine.bsky.social
This comprehensive documentary portrait premiered at #Sundance2026 π
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 π
One of my favourite films from 2025! Read my review π
So true. Iβm one of his constituents. Heβs useless to us
It was a good year for docs! π
"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
I reported mine as junk!
Going into 2026 like β¦
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.
In a world where 10 was the best, Rob Reiner was an 11. RIP.
Oh good. Now Iβll have some company when I shuffle over to the coffee shop