Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance Written and Directed by Bob Hercules Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino were the two visionaries behind the creation and innovation of the Joffrey Ballet. Narrated by Mandy Patinkin, Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance tells the history behind the Joffrey Ballet and the story of these two men. Through archival footageContinue reading “Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance Review (Kirk Haviland)”
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Thoughts on a Tragedy and the Dark Knight Rises Review
On a day that is supposed to be one of celebration for movie-going fans across the globe with the release of one of the most highly anticipated films of 2012, it is actually one of sadness as a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado ended in bloodshed as an armed assailantContinue reading “Thoughts on a Tragedy and the Dark Knight Rises Review”
Shut Up and Play the Hits Review (Kirk Haviland)
Bloor Cinema Limited Engagement July 18th and 19th only Shut up and Play the Hits (2012) Starring LCD Soundsystem Directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern So you’re in your mid-thirties and you decide it’s a great time to completely self-produce and release an album under the name LCD Soundsystem. It receives critical acclaim andContinue reading “Shut Up and Play the Hits Review (Kirk Haviland)”
Fat Kid Rules the World Review (Kirk Haviland)
Projection Booth (Toronto) Fat Kid Rules the World Starring – Jacob Wysocki, Matt O’Leary, Dylan Arnold, Lili Simmons, and Billy Campbell Written by Michael M.B. Galvin and Peter Speakman Directed by Matthew Lillard I must admit that I haven’t been the biggest fan of Matthew Lillard’s acting career. His career defining role may be asContinue reading “Fat Kid Rules the World Review (Kirk Haviland)”
Unfinished Spaces Review (Kirk Haviland)
Unfinished Spaces (2011) Starring: Vittorio Garatti, Roberto Gottardi and Ricardo Porro Directed by Benjamin Murray and Alysa Nahmias The Cuban National Schools of Art was an ambitious project born of the Cuba Revolution and the imagination of its leader Fidel Castro. Years later they were abandoned, deemed frivolous and unnecessary by the Cuban government, soContinue reading “Unfinished Spaces Review (Kirk Haviland)”
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