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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 […]

Best Independent Toronto Theatres!

If you’re sick of the limited options and overpriced tickets and snacks that Cineplex has to offer don’t worry, Toronto has plenty of other cinema options. Here’s a list of some of the city’s best spots to take in a film and support a local business. The Revue, 400 Roncesvalles Avenue The Revue is one of Toronto’s oldest cinemas, first opening its doors in 1912. I’ve seen everything from silent films, to special screenings of films like Jim Jarmusch’s Dead Man, to recent Hollywood films like Trumbo here. The Revue has a diverse schedule, trivia nights, and can be rented […]

Filming Under Stressful Conditions

On March 10th the TDSB had their annual skills challenge. This year, the challenge was to create a 30-second PSA. The judges gave us the topic a week before the actual competition. The topic was “How does respect enhance soft skills?”. If you aren’t familiar with what soft skills are here’s the definition. At first my partner and I were stumped and had no idea what to do with the topic. Eventually, we came up with the idea of a boy in an abusive relationship and that you need to respect yourself enough to remove any negative influences in your life. […]