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Favorite films

  • Matilda
  • O.J.: Made in America
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire

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  • Nuremberg

    ★★★½

  • Apex

    ★★

  • Roommates

  • Mile End Kicks

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Good Grief
★½ Watched

I have no idea why I thought this movie would be even remotely good. There's nothing here.

Come See Me in the Good Light
★★★★ Watched

There's a quote in this film that "Anybody who thinks poetry is frivolous has never needed someone to tell them something devastating, beautifully." I discovered the work of Andrea Gibson at precisely that timing. 

The films observational style allows the relationship between Andrea and Meg to exist in quiet moments and the backdrop of Colorado to come through as nothing but prophetic. 

The film is a gift to its audience for how to live - but you can see it…

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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
★★★★ Watched

The year is 2008 and you're excited because it's Thursday which means a new issue of Now Magazine is out. Jian Ghomeshi has a new Q interview to listen to and you might even get an Orbitz from the convenience store on your way home.

No one does Toronto nostalgia quite like Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. Or unapologetically makes sure that Toronto has its place in film.

Making films both in and about Toronto seems to be both a joyous…

Wuthering Heights
★★★ Watched

The first part of this film can be summarized by breathy scenes featuring close talking, long stares and Margot Robbie's wispy hair fluttering delicately on her face atop many a windy moors. That's why the sinister and vengeful tone of the second half of the film feels a bit like you took a wrong turn somewhere between Heath and Cliff.

The costume design truly delights with deeply saturated colours that feel gothic and modern all at the same time.

Much…

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