I just saw four films in less than twelve hours! What a smorgasbord for the eyes. Here are my impressions: The Journals of Knud Rasmussen is worth seeing but I recommend it with reservations. I loved the Camera D’Or winning Atanarjuat (the Fast Runner), also directed by Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn. While that film […]
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The Magic Flute exceeded my expectations. I laughed and cried in turns. In the opening sequence, spring meadows and Mozart’s vivacious music are set against the falling shells and falling men of World War One. Bright colours, stunning CGI and odd juxtapositions, such as soldiers carrying band instruments, induct us into a magical realm. Mozart’s
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I’m looking forward to seeing The Magic Flute, directed by Kenneth Branagh. He has restaged the opera using an English libretto by the well-known actor and writer Stephen Fry. I’ve been a fan of Fry’s comic acting since I first saw him in the BBC’s Blackadder series. I also enjoyed the satirical humour in his
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College park filled with flowers and a long, civilized, line of people picking up their tickets. My tickets have been processed! This morning I stood in line for about 40 minutes to get them and it was quite pleasant. I find people in the festival line are usually friendly and easy to talk to. In
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Starting September 7, watch this space for short, personal reviews on over 20 films. The TIFF is a friendly, organized festival with a low-key vibe. I expect to have a great time and see some great films. Ticket selections are processed by advanced lottery so all I can do now is wait — and make
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