August 31, 2012

Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2 – directed by Anurag Kashyap

Part Two of Anurag Kashyap’s gangster epic amps up the adrenaline as the irresistibly amoral criminal clans of Wasseypur careen towards their bloody date with destiny.

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Michael Schmidt responds to criminal charges in lost sheep saga

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is the world’s largest Indigenous festival, celebrating its 13th year October 17-21, 2012 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W) and various other venues in downtown Toronto. This year imagineNATIVE celebrates 117 new works by Indigenous people at the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio and new media.

And If We All Lived Together? is a beautiful adventure that revolves around a group of aging friends, who at 75 - in order to avoid retirement homes - resolve to live together, bringing with it the tragic and comic aspects of the communal life they have chosen. Opening in Toronto, on August 17, at The Varsity + Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Cinemas, followed by Vancouver on August 24, then Montreal on September 21, and then Ottawa on October 12.

Opens in Vancouver August 3, at Denman Cinema. Opens in Calgary at The Plaza, August 18.

Derek Bogart stars in TOWER - the debut feature from MDFF's Director Kazik Radwanski and Producer Dan Montgomery. A World Premiere at The Locarno Film Festival

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A minimalist, naturalistic gem, Nancy Savoca’s Union Square turned heads at the TIFF with its nuanced portrayal of the hurricane of emotions that can roll beneath the calm surface of “perfect” people. Stars Oscar™ winner Mira Sorvino, and begins its Canadian theatrical debut in Toronto, at the Carlton Cinema, on July 13, in tandem with its U.S. theatrical release.

To be funded by pUNK FILMS’ Box Office Receipts during the Run i am a good person/i am a bad person At The Royal June 14 through 21

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Ingrid Veninger returns to Toronto for a pUNK films presentation of i am a good person/i am a bad person starting June 14th, at The Royal. In addition to i am a good person/i am a bad person, there will be two showings of Veninger’s MODRA (TIFF 2010, Official Selection Canada’s TOP TEN) and ONLY (TIFF 2008) June 16, 17 and 19th.

Big Boys Gone Bananas!* only had 1 screening at Hot Docs, you can see it now, playing at The Bloor cinema

A Bottle In The Gaza Sea opened the 20th TJFF and is now opening theatrically this Friday, May 11 at AMC Y&D.

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Mark Hug and May Charters

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Périphéria Productions presents THE AMERICAN TIGER A film by Francis Delfour and Sébastien Tétrault. World Broadcast Premiere, CBC-TV – The Nature of Things with David Suzuki, Thursday, February 2, 2012 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)

Moon Point directed by Sean Cisterna starring: Nick McKinlay, Paula Brancati, Kyle Mac, Kristen Gutoskie, and a special cameo appearance by Christian Potenza, opens at AMC for a week's run beginning Feb 3. Q+A following evening screenings with filmmakers and cast on Feb 3 + 4. Also, a special screening prior to AMC takes place Feb 2 at The Royal, 7pm, with a Q+A, then a spectacular post party at Revival, with bands from the film playing live, that starts at 9:30pm

The creator of the most famous literary orphan in the world, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s life was not as rosy as her stories. Jane Urquhart combs through Mongomery’s diaries and novels to reveal the deep depression that plagues her throughout her life, and the strength of spirit that leads her to create some of the most beloved characters of all time. On CityTv Sunday Dec. 18 at 8:30pm, then on Biography, Saturday Jan. 7 at 7:30pm

My Hometown, Canadian premiere, Tuesday Dec 6, Tattoo Rock Parlour, 567 Queen St. W, in Toronto. A host of Canadian musicians will be on hand to perform Yoko Ono tunes.

Small framed original works by John Coburn; Vintage Blankets; Pillows; Paintings; Prints; With A Touch Of Aprés Ski Culture that naturally includes some Gluhwein; and these are just a few of the favourite things you will see. December 1st - 4th , 2011 - Wychwood Barns Gallery - 10:00am – 7:00pm - 601 Christie St. (east end of Barn 1) - 416-271-5917 - Extended Hours on Opening Night Dec. 1 until 10:00pm

Producer Avi Federgreen launches a new film distribution company, INDIECAN ENTERTAINMENT

pictured above is Gustavo Dudamel, the celebrated young musical director of the L.A. Philharmonic, who is a graduate of El Sestema. Teaching the Life of Music follows El Sistema, a tremendously successful music organization that has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of children from violent and impoverished environments by giving them healthy lives, driven with passion and discipline, through music education.

Kevin Hart stars in this record-breaking comedy concert film that includes visits back to his hometown of Philly.

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Trudy Young and Art Hindle star in the great "hockeyrock film of the 70s" out on Blu Ray and DVD November 15, across Canada.

imagineNATIVE has the most successful year ever. www.imaginenative.org

TJFF presents a special one night screening of RABIES, directed by Navot Papushado & Aharon Keshales. Hebrew with English subtitles. Be afraid.

Restoratioin stars Sasson Gabai, Henri David, Nevo Kimhi, Sarah Adler, Ruth Borenstein. Sun, Oct 30 at Cineplex Sheppard Cinemas - 4861 Yonge Street. Tea is at 4:00pm, Film is at 5:00pm. Tickets: $15 can be purchased in advance by calling, 416-324-9121 or email tjff@tjff.ca more info at www.tjff.com. Tickets also avail at the door (cash only, subject to availability) $15

May Karp pushes the reach of her distinctive vision ever further with Yin Yang, a new exhibit of “painterly” photography at her 8th solor show, presented at the IX Gallery in downtown Toronto.

PMA Productions and Rogers Broadcasting in association with Penguin Books presents a stellar 12-week television series, airing on Citytv, The Biography Channel, and OMNI, beginning Oct 23 on Citytv at 8:30pm ET, on Biography Oct 29, at 7:30pm ET, and launches on OMNI spring 2012..

As a result of the recent legal developments in British Columbia and Ontario, Michael Schmidt will once again enter into a hunger-strike (as of Sept 29) to activate and encourage more and more people to openly join this battle for our fundamental rights and freedom to choose our food and our health. http://thebovine.wordpress.com/

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, the world’s largest Indigenous media arts festival, celebrates its 12th year October 19-23, 2011 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox (TBLB, 350 King St. W) and various other venues in downtown Toronto. www.imaginenative.org

Eat your heart out Dancing With The Stars, nothing comes close to the Ball Room Poodle. Learn about this and, golly, so much more, on the most fabulous show to hit TV - The Gayest Show Ever. Premiering on OUT TV , Oct 7 at 10:30pm ET | 7:30pm PT. A show you don't want to miss every Friday night.