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Selasa, 29 September 2009

Movie Moxie on the Unnamed Movie Podcast - TIFFing Out

If you missed it live you can now listen online or download from iTunes The Unnamed Movie Podcast Episode 28. You can listen to Andrew and Douglas of gmanReviews and I chat about film news, new trailers (Fish Tank, The Trosky, Everybody's Fine) and including highlights from the experience that was TIFF'09. The guys also review mumblecore film Nights and Weekends.

Minggu, 27 September 2009

TIFF'09 Coverage

At the End:

TIFF'09 Wrap Up

10 Days, 40 Features and 3 Notebooks later.... Let's take a look at the highlights from TIFF this year.

Overall Stand out Films: Valhalla Rising, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Disappearance of Alice Creed, La Donation / The Legacy, Whip It, The Loved Ones, The Damned United, Timetrip: The Curse of the Viking Witch / Vølvens Forbandelse

Best Performances (ladies): Paprika Steen in Applause / Applaus, Élise Guilbault in La Donation / The Legacy, Juliette Lewis in Whip It, , Robin McLeavy in The Loved Ones, Gemma Arterton in The Disappearance of Alice Creed, Sophie Lowe in Beautiful Kate

Best Performances (gents): Mads Mikkelson in Valhalla Rising, Martin Compston in The Disappearance of Alice Creed, Andrew Garfield in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Jens Andersen in Deliver Us From Evil / Fri os fra det onde, Trevor Hayes in The Wild Hunt, Manny Perez in La Soga

Artistic works of wonder: Valhalla Rising, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

They made my cry: Mao's Last Dancer, Whip It

They made me laugh: Castaway on the Moon / Kim Ssi Pyo Ryu Gi, Like You Know It All / Jal Alijido Motamyunseo

Standing Ovations: None. That's a first.

Favourite Program: Tie between Midnight Madness and Discovery

Best Experience: Closing the festival off with Ong Bak 2: The Beginning was a great choice, so many buddies were there and the film was a lot of fun.

Changing the collective experience: I think it's time we let the anti-piracy 'Arggggggg!' go. Three years is a good stint, but it's time to move on.

Best Q&A's: Valhalla Rising, Solomon Kane, Daybreakers and La Donation

Weirdest Q&A question: Why did you make this into a film? (Answer: Because I'm a filmmaker)

Still has me thinking: The Wild Hunt

The weird and bizarre: Face / Visage, Symbol / Shinboru

Most impressive first feature: The Disappearance of Alice Creed

Weirdest reoccurance: People texting. Seriously. They mentioned before each screening and people still do it. 5/39 screenings had texters in them - one women I could even hear her typing. Get a grip y'all - you can spend 2 hours away from technology.

Fullest Screenings: Daybreakers, Mao's Last Dancer

Oddly worked in favour: So many screenings at Ryerson. Usually I avoid it but wasn't able to this year. Turns out it was one of the only theatres that used spotlight for intros & Q&A. Many of the vids are really dark this year unless the screening was at Ryerson.

New this year for me: Seeing an omnibus film Sawasdee Bangkok and seeing a film at Jackman Hall.

Wish I hadn't missed: [REC]2, Mr. Nobody, Mother and Suck

Unbelievable Moment: One day I forgot my notebook. Yes, that is the most unbelievable moment!

Random Learning: Scotiabank staircase has 75 stairs

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Poll Results: Overall My TIFF'09 Experience Was....

Looks like overall people had a good year at TIFF! Highest nod goes to Satisfying at 47% and Amazing is close behind at 39%. Only 8% had an OK time and 4% Not a great year.

47% - Satisfying, will be a regular thing
39% - Amazing! I'll be first in queue next year
8% - Ok, will consider revisiting
4% - Not a great year for me

Thanks for voting!

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rabu, 23 September 2009

TIFF'09: Midnight Madness Closing Night & Introduction to Ong Bak 2: The Beginning by Colin Geddes

The following video clips are from the introduction to the Midnight Madness screening of Ong Bak 2: The Beginning and the results of the Midnight Madness People's Choice Awards by TIFF Programmer Colin Geddes on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of Ong Bak 2: The Beginning here.

Colin Geddes introduces Ong Bak 2: The Beginning:

Colin Geddes Midnight Madness final night including announcement of Midnight Madness People Choice Awards:

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Selections from The Disappearance of Alice Creed Introduction and Q&A

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the screening of The Disappearance of Alice Creed with director J Blakeson on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of The Disappearance of Alice Creed here.

Spoiler Warning:
With the exception on the Intro clip, I would recommend not watching the below clips unless you have seen the film. It's an amazing thriller with exceptional writing and acting, so you won't want to know anything before the film itself is ready to reveal it to you.

Introduction with Cameron Bailey and director J Blakeson:

J Blakeson responds to audience question regarding the number of characters in the film (spoilers):

J Blakeson responds to audience question regarding Gemma Artertons role (spoilers):

J Blakeson on his previous writing, the script and what if anything changed during the writing process (spoilers):

J Blakeson discusses the opening sequence (spoilers):

J Blakeson responds to audience question regarding a specific prop in the film (spoilers):

J Blakeson responds to audience question regarding if the film would teach someone do what is portrayed in the film (spoilers):

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Selections from The Waiting City Q&A

The following video clips are from the Q&A for the screening of The Waiting City with director Claire McCarthy, cinematographer Denson Baker and co-producer Jamie Hilton on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of The Waiting City here.

Director Claire McCarthy responds to audience question regarding the character Fiona's journey (spoilers):

Claire McCarthy discusses the inspiration to make the film:

Claire McCarthy responds to audience question on the character of Scarlett (spoilers):

Claire McCarthy responds to a specific audience question about the character Fiona (spoiler):

Cinematographer Denson Baker discusses one of the effects created as well as and capturing India:

Claire McCarthy responds to audience question on the challenges of being a female filmmaker:

Director Claire McCarthy, co-producer Jamie Hilton and cinematographer Denson Baker responds to audience question on if extras were used in street scenes:

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Introduction to Symbol by Colin Geddes

The following video clip is from the introduction to the daytime screening Midnight Madness film Symbol by TIFF Programmer Colin Geddes on Saturday September 19, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of Symbol / Shinboru here.

TIFF Midnight Madness Programmer Colin Geddes introduces Symbol:

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Selections from Phantom Pain Introduction and Q&A with director Matthais Emcke

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the screening of Phantom Pain with director Matthais Emcke on Friday September 18, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of Phantom Pain / Phantomschmerz here.

Director Matthais Emcke introduces the film:

Matthais Emcke responds to audience question regarding the location of film and change from original story:

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Selections from She, A Chinese Q&A with director Guo Xialo

The following video clips are from the Q&A for the screening of She, A Chinese with director Guo Xialo on Friday September 18, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of She, A Chinese here.

Please note that the vids are very dark as only house lights were up during the Q&A.

Director Guo Xialo responds discusses Mei's character and using chapter style way of storytelling (spoilers):

Guo Xialo discusses the music choices in the film:

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Selections from Solomon Kane Introduction and Q&A with Michael J. Bassett and James Purefoy

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the screening of Solomon Kane with writer/director Michael J. Bassett and actor James Purefoy on Thursday September 17, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of Solomon Kane here.

Please note that several of the vids are very dark as only house lights were up during the Intro and Q&A.

Solomon Kane introduction with writer/director Michael J. Bassett and actor James Purefoy:

Michael J. Bassett discusses on how the film came to be from book to screen:

Actor James Purefoy and writer/director Michael J. Bassett discuss how James Purefoy got involved in project:

James Purefoy and Michael J. Bassett discuss the collaborative process:

James Purefoy and Michael J. Bassett address the question of religion in the film (spoilers):

James Purefoy discusses the fighting and swordwork in the film:

Michael J. Bassett and James Purefoy respond to audience question regarding filing on digital vs film:

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Selections from Mao's Last Dancer Introduction and Q&A with screenwriter Jan Sardi

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the screening of Mao's Last Dancer with screenwriter Jan Sardi on Wednesday September 16, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of Mao's Last Dancer here.

Please note that several of the vids are very dark as only house lights were up during the Intro and Q&A.

Nicole Stamp introduces Mao's Last Dancer screenwriter Jan Sardi:

Jan Sardi discusses the casting of Bruce Greenwood:

Jan Sardi on casting Chi Cao in the role of Li Cunxin:

Jan Sardi in response to audience question on if Li Cunxin has seen the film and his reaction:

Jan Sardi in response to audience question on how true life was the film was (spoilers):

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TIFF'09: Selections from The Loved Ones Introduction and Q&A with director Sean Byrne

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the screening of The Loved Ones with director Sean Byrne on Tuesday September 15, 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. See my review of The Loved Ones here.

Please note that several of the vids are very dark as only house lights were up during the Intro and Q&A.

TIFF Midnight Madness Programmer Colin Geddes introduces The Loved Ones director Sean Byrne:

Sean Byrne addresses audience question on why Prom tends to be used in horror films:

Sean Byrne on casting, specifically Robin McLeavy as Lola and John Brumpton as Daddy:

Sean Byrne responds to audience on the violence in the film (spoilers)

Sean Byrne responds to audience question on the character of Brent, including the performance by Xavier Samuel (spoilers):

Sean Byrne responds to audience question on what his favourite horror films are, and discusses influences:

Want to see The Loved Ones via the Midnight Madness experience? Check out the following sites with vids of the Midnight Screening with the director and cast in attendance:
Sheleigh: Before the Screening and Q&A
The Substream

The Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 10 - 19, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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