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Toronto Shooting Locations to Visit Today!

Well it’s my last blog here for a while, and I wanted to pay tribute to my favourite thing, movies, and one of my favourite cities, Toronto. Toronto has played New York, Chicago, Baltimore and itself in countless films. Here are a few famous spots that you can visit right here in the city. What If (a.k.a. The F Word) Or perhaps more aptly titled, “Where not?” This film actually takes place in Toronto so the film is rife with shots of Yonge street, the CN tower skyline, the beaches, Chinatown, The Royal, and Adam Driver heckling seniors playing […]

Outdoor Summer Screenings in Toronto! Part 2

Every summer Toronto is home to numerous outdoor screenings. Many run weekly all summer, and with so many spots the schedule can be a little overwhelming. Here are the 5 screenings we’re most excited for! Thursday June 30, 8 pm – Kinky Boots (with free drag performance) St. James Park I have yet to see this British crowd pleaser. But, given the wild success of the Cyndi Lauper adapted musical, and the promise of a free drag show, you can bet I’ll be here! Side note: my middle age parents in London, Ontario loved this movie when it came […]

What to Watch at Hot Docs 2016

With one week left in the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival it can be a bit daunting to look at the schedule and choose some films to see. Below are my top picks and some special mentions. Check It: Tired of being physically and verbally abused a group of LGBT youth in Washington D.C. form a gang to defend themselves, and soon the numbers grow to 200. Even the trailer is alive with their energy and defiance. Although I doubt it will be as funny, I’m picking up some serious Paris is Burning vibes. Cheer Up: This film looks […]

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Film Festival Tips & Tricks You Need to Know!

Hot Docs starts in a couple weeks and TIFF will be here soon enough. I was staff at TIFF and am back volunteering at Hot Docs. Here are some of my inside tips and tricks for navigating a film festival. See the weird films, anything with or by a big name will be in the theatres in a few months anyway. It’s better to see the films you may not have a chance to see again. Additionally, if you’re planning on rushing a film, these are the best ones to do because they generally attract a smaller audience so your […]