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2012: A Year in Review (1-10)
2012 will probably go down as one of the best years in cinema of this current decade. This was the hardest year for me to make a top ten list because there were too many great films that came out, especially in the fall. In fact every film on my top ten list was a […] More
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Introverted Perspectives: Cinema, Presidents and Wallflowers
[one_half] Engage in any casual theoretical discussion about the medium of film and chances are you’ll at least touch on some variation of: Why is cinema the most influential art and entertainment form of our time? What’s so special about it? What can movies do uniquely and effectively that other forms of art can’t? [/one_half] […] More
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‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ an insightful, honest coming-of-age drama
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Directed by Stephen Chbosky Written by Stephen Chbosky USA, 2012 There are times during The Perks of Being a Wallflower when it looks like this film will be able to stand alongside such cinematic coming-of-age landmarks as Stand by Me and Rushmore, that its quality will remain steady and […] More
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TIFF 2012: Justin’s Most Anticipated Films
I’m a proud Torontonian. The Toronto International Film Festival is a great example of why. With great movies coming from all corners of the globe, the festival matches the diversity and quality of its host city, and is a marquee event on anybody’s social calendar. In its 37th incarnation, TIFF 2012 promises to be yet […] More
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TIFF 2012 Gala and Special Presentation Films Announced
Toronto – On July 24th, Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director, unveiled some of the films that will headline the 37th Toronto International Film Festival. According to Bailey, TIFF 2012 will include the “most diverse Gala programme to date with films from Japan, China, India, the United Kingdom, Denmark, […] More