CineFranco 2012 Preview
We take a look at this years' Toronto-based French language film festival, happening at the Lightbox from March 23rd to April 1st.
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Interview: Josh Hutcherson of The Hunger Games
Dork Shelf got a chance to talk to talk to The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson about the pressures of adapting such a beloved story, his working relationship with Jennifer Lawrence, and how to just be yourself in an interview.
Hot Docs 2012 Line-up Announced
Just after opening their brand new flagship theatre, the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival used the new/old building to announce their slate of 189 films for their 2012 festival. This year's festival, running from April 26th to May 6th features documentaries in 11 different programs from over 50 countries.
This Week in DVD: 3/20/12
Between Tinker Tailor Marilyn Muppets and a Girl With a Dragon Tattoo there's a lot to cover this week in DVD.
Interview: Alexander Ludwig of The Hunger Games
Dork Shelf sat down to talk to Alexander Ludwig from The Hunger Games about working with director Gary Ross, the physical strain of the shoot, and the hype surrounding the first film in the Hunger Games series.
Interview: The Raid: Redemption Director Gareth Evans
We talk to The Raid: Redemption director Gareth Evans about his knowledge of martial arts, his close working relationship with his stars, and what it's like trying to get an action film made in Indonesia.
The Nic Cage Project: Snake Eyes
To celebrate TIFF’s ongoing Bangkok Dangerous: The Cinema Of Nicolas Cage series, Alan Jones has resurrected his retrospective of the actor’s work entitled The Nic Cage Project. In this edition, Jones takes a look at Brian De Palma’s Hitchcockian opus Snake Eyes – playing tonight at the Lightbox.
Jeff, Who Lives at Home Review
We've all known people like the titular character of the Jay and Mark Duplass' Jeff, Who Lives at Home. Nice guys who mean well, but for whatever reason are going nowhere fast. The film suffers from a few of the same maladies that afflict its main character. At times the film feels like an aimless collection of circumstances and encounters because, well, it is precisely that. It's a meandering tale that doesn't really accomplish much in the telling.
Corman’s World Review
While definitely more of a straight regurgitation of facts than anything substantial, film buffs will get a real kick out of Corman's World.
The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye Review
No matter what one's personal thoughts are on the industrial and art rock music scenes - and particularly the works of Genesis P-Orridge - you've never seen a love story quite like this one.
Back to the Bloor
Late last month at a press day for the re-opening of The Bloor Cinema – now officially known as The Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, after the noted documentary festival that saved the building from being turned into another condo building – there was still some work left to be done. The concession stand had yet […]
Being Flynn Review
Paul Weitz’s Being Flynn is a tonally muddled and confused little movie, but ultimately an interesting one. It wants to be a dark and morally ambiguous slice of urban misery with a redemptive core, yet it never quite achieves that somewhat counterintuitive mash up. However, there are enough interesting ideas and a handful of solid performances (including a long awaited return to form for Robert DeNiro) that make it a hard movie to dislike.
King of Devil’s Island Review
King of Devil’s Island, depicting a harsh Norwegian juvenile detention centre, isn't too different from other juvie based films, but it's an undeniably affecting and gut-wrenching addition to the subgenre.
Being Elmo Review
Touching and insightful for fans of the world's most beloved red Muppet, Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey will tickle the fancy of anyone wanting to know more about the title character, but the the documentary maddeningly hints at darker material unsuitable for such a lightweight production.
Casa de mi Padre Review
Even if it’s impossible to name check specific titles that Casa de mi Padre is mocking, this lovingly hilarious tribute to bad filmmaking is custom designed for movie geeks.
