In its 30th year, Toronto has earned the reputation of being the most successful international film festival. It is now recognized as a good box-office indicator, as well as providing a collegial, rather than competitive, environment for filmmakers. Angela Mulholland reports for CTV.ca News.
Read More »The 30th Toronto International Film Festival's opening night gala barely concluded before news of early deals by at least a few U.S. companies began circulating in self-described "Hollywood North". Announcements included films being acquired that are screening in the festival as well as news from co...
Read More »The American Cinematheque will present a benefit screening of Jim McBride's "The Big Easy" (1987, Sony Pictures) at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, September 18 at 1:00 PM and an encore screening at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on Monday, September 19th at 7:30 PM. There is no admis...
Read More »With his latest picture "Keane," Lodge Kerrigan reaffirms the maverick mantle he established over ten years ago with his 1994 debut "Clean, Shaven." As unnerving and concise as his celebrated bow, "Keane" is also a more full-bodied and emotionally harrowing expression of Kerrigan's talents. Starring...
Read More »For several years, Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau have been writing and directing distinctive films that take a sunny disposition on what are generally serious issues. Their first collaboration, "The Adventures of Felix," is about a gay man who leaves his lover to find a makeshift family on ...
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