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Zombieland

Published on September 29, 2009 by Mariko McDonald

Zombieland (2009) Directed by Ruben Fleischer It’s been a couple of years since critics started calling the zombie trend dead and yet new films featuring our favourite brain gobbling monsters continue to fill theaters and draw crowds. Subgenres like the … [Read the Rest]

TIFF ‘09: The Informant!

Published on September 24, 2009 by Mariko McDonald

The Informant! Directed by Stephen Soderbergh In 1995, Mark Whitacre shocked the world when he became the highest-ranked executive to turn whistleblower in US history. For three years, Whitacre worked with the FBI, covertly taping conversations with his employers and … [Read the Rest]

TIFF ’09: The Informant!

Published on September 24, 2009 by Mariko McDonald

The Informant! Directed by Stephen Soderbergh In 1995, Mark Whitacre shocked the world when he became the highest-ranked executive to turn whistleblower in US history. For three years, Whitacre worked with the FBI, covertly taping conversations with his employers and … [Read the Rest]

Toronto After Dark 2009: Trick ‘r Treat

Published on August 15, 2009 by Mariko McDonald

Trick ‘r Treat Directed by Michael Dougherty In an era of toothless, multiplex horror, being a fun, teen-friendly horror film almost seems like a dirty word. But that’s exactly what Michael Dougherty’s done with his feature debut, “Trick ‘r Treat”, … [Read the Rest]

Adventureland

Published on March 30, 2009 by Mariko McDonald

Adventureland 2009, USA Directed by: Greg Mottola Written by: Greg Mottola Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kirstin Stewart, Bill Hader, Kirstin Wiig, Martin Starr, Michael Zegen Based on his own real life experience working summers at an amusement park in Long Island, … [Read the Rest]

The International

Published on February 11, 2009 by Mariko McDonald

The International 2009, USA Directed by: Tom Tykwer Written by: Eric Singer Produced by: Lloyd Philips, Charles Roven, Richard Suckle Starring: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen Filmed all over Europe and the US, The International aims to … [Read the Rest]

Festival Nouveau Cinema 2008: Zack & Miri Make a Porno

Published on December 14, 2008 by Mariko McDonald

Zack & Miri Make a Porno Directed by Kevin Smith Kevin Smith’s debut feature, Clerks, was a potty-mouthed revelation when it came out fourteen years ago. But in the intervening years of Judd Apatow, South Park and American Pie, what … [Read the Rest]