The announcement came from France sometime this morning: the official selections for the 2014 Cannes Film Festival were announced. Now in its 67th year, and widely considered the crème de la crème of the cinematic calendar, rosters like this is why it takes precedence. Running the gamut in wide-ranging, world narratives, French cinema filled a hefty portion of the platter whilst, unusually, Canadian features showed prominence as well. Read On…
Humble Thoughts
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Winter Photography: Freezing Rain
My humble opinion of the frigid winter months is noticeably negative. I dislike cold weather so I stay inside for the most part. Ultimately, I want to hibernate. But since taking up photography, I’m beginning to see there’s an upside to the season.
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Music From Robots: The Z-Machines
What has 78 fingers, 22 arms, and likes to rock out? The robots of the three-piece Z-Machines.
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Berlin Bicycle
My jaunt through the back alleys of Neukölln (a borough of Berlin, Germany). A wall of graffiti and a deserted bicycle. The colours just popped. Read On…
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman
He looked like your neighbour, or perhaps the mailman. And yet, behind that rounded face, hefty frame, and swath of blonde strands was a force of nature. Philip Seymour Hoffman was a talent who sparred onscreen with modern giants (Streep, Hanks, Cruise). His ambitions and heart marched, thankfully so, to that opposite of Hollywood’s. He was awarded an Oscar in 2006.
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Freshly Printed Entrepreneurs
Our premier short documentary is about two entrepreneurs. Best friends who start a green textile company together because they can’t work without one another.
Jen Kneulman and Lauren Hunter work from their Freshly Printed Studio. Producing tea towels, napkins and other linen textiles for the home since spring of 2013. They are located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District where they design and sell their custom work.
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