Articles written by Robert Bell
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TIFF 2009: Young Victoria and The Damned United
On September 10th, 2009, the Toronto International Film Festival returns with 336 films for cinephiles to fawn over.
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Cold Souls: A Metaphysical Comedy
Opening on August 7, 2009 in Toronto, E1 presents Sophie Barthes' "Cold Souls".
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Moon, a Philosophical Sci-Fi Film, Reviewed
Moon opens July 3rd, 2009 in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. It's a rarity of the Sci-Fi genre, telling a human story in a simple space-bound environment.
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Breakfast with Scot: Review
Comedy and drama are juxtaposed appropriately, making for a mostly pleasant viewing experience.
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Saving Marriage: A Review of the Documentary
As far as documentaries go, it is entirely manipulative and lop-sided and perhaps not as thorough as it could have been, but every moment is engaging and enjoyable.
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TIFF 2008 Reviews: Parc and Revanche
Parc, starring Sergi Lopez, Nathalie Richard and Jean-Marc Barr and Revanche, starring Irina Potapenko and Johannes Krisch were screened at TIFF 2008.
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TIFF 2008: Fifty Dead Men Walking Review
A look at the controversial film about IRA double-agent Martin McGartland starring Ben Kingsley, Jim Sturgess and Ben Kingsley, directed by Kari Scogland.
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TIFF 2008 Early Reviews: Afterwards & Skin
Festival reviews of Afterwards, starring Evangeline Lilly & John Malkovich, and Skin, starring Sam Neill and Sophie Okonedo
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Golden Bear Award Winner: Tuya's Marriage
Being both flawed and successful in its aims, Tuya's Marriage is inarguably interesting for a variety of reasons.
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Review of Sundance Film Fest Winner:Frozen River
Despite an impressive oscar-calibre performance from lead actress, Melissa Leo, Frozen River suffers from a condescending script and juvenile metaphor.
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Indie Dark Comedy Horror: Just Buried
A review of the darkly comic Canadian independent feature from writer/director Chaz Thorne
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Independent Film Review: Henry Poole is Here
A thoughtul and emotionally driven film about the power of hope, faith, patience and rebirth.
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Art House Movie Review: Elegy
Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz and Patricia Clarkson star in this melancholic adaptation of the Philip Roth short story "The Dying Animal".
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Horror Movie Review: Teeth
A surprisingly thoughtful feminist horror film about a young woman with a toothed vagina.
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Review: Young People F***ing
Young People F***ing is a well-written, wholly entertaining comic romp.
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Movie Review: The Last Mistress
Breillat's least controversial film to date is still pretty racy and features a top-notch performance from Asia Argento
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Movie Review: Brick Lane
Toning down the controversy of the novel, Brick Lane only succeeds partially as a film.
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Review: The Edge of Heaven
The Edge of Heaven is one of the more thought provoking films to come about in some time and should be received well by art house auds and academics alike.
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Inside Out '08: Lilies & Finn
From May 15-25, 2008, Inside Out will bringing audiences the best of gay and lesbian cinema in Toronto, Ontario. Here are early reviews of 2 of the films to be screened.
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Getting Started as a Film Writer
Want to know how to overcome the obstacles new filmmakers face when trying to break into the business? Suite's Celebrity Writer Robin Cowie tells all...
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Advice for Emerging Filmmakers
Have a good idea for a film, a script in hand and no idea what to do next? Get the goods from a Hollywood producer who's been around the movie block...
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Blair Witch Producer Robin Cowie
Robin Cowie, son of an entrepreneur, followed in his father's footsteps and took his love of film and knowledge of the Net and screen to Hollywood.
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Inside Out '08: Toronto Festival
From May 15-25, 2008, Inside Out will bringing audiences the best of gay and lesbian cinema in Toronto, Ontario. Here are early reviews of 2 of the films to be screened.
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Toronto's Lesbian/Gay Film Fest 08
From May 15-25, 2008, Inside Out will bringing audiences the best of gay and lesbian cinema in Toronto, Ontario. Here are early reviews of 2 of the films to be screened.
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2008 Inside Out Film Festival
From May 15-25, 2008, Inside Out will bringing audiences the best of gay and lesbian cinema in Toronto, Ontario. Here are early reviews of 2 of the films to be screened.
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Michael Berryman Interview
Horror icon & legend Michael Berryman of "The Hills Have Eyes" & "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" fame, talks from the set of his upcoming horror film "Smash Cut"
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Then She Found Me Review
Helen Hunt Writes, Directs and Stars in this film about adoption and motherhood. Matthew Broderick, Colin Firth and Bette Midler Co-Star
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Review: Margot at the Wedding
Nicole Kidman, Jack Black, and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in Noah Baumbach's follow-up to "The Squid and the Whale"
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Review: Wristcutters: A Love Story
Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon and Shea Whigham star in a movie about finding love in the afterlife. Leslie Bibb, and Tom Waits Costar
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Film: Starting Out in the Evening
Frank Langella, Lauren Ambrose, and Lili Taylor star in a film about repeating lifes mistakes and fighting against father time. Andrew Wagner Directs.
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Film: All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
Several teens find themselves in peril at the hands of a ruthless killer while partying at a secluded ranch. Amber Heard stars and Jonathan Levine directs.
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Movie Review: Penelope
Christina Ricci stars as Penelope, a young woman with the face of a pig who is trying to find her place in the world. James McAvoy and Catherine O'Hara costar.
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Movie Review: Definitely, Maybe
Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds) tells his daughter (Abigail Breslin) the story of how he met her mother. Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher, and Rachel Weisz round out the cast.
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Action Movie Review: Rambo (2008)
Sylvestor Stallone reprises his role as John Rambo; a reluctant action hero with a penchant for violence. Julie Benz costars.
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Movie Review: The Air I Breathe
Writer/Director Jieho Lee has told four interweaving stories of happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Forest Whitaker star.
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Thriller Movie Review: Spiral
Joel David Moore stars as a mentally unstable telemarketer who develops a relationship with a neurotic co-worker played by Amber Tamblyn. Zachary Levi costars.
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Sci Fi Movie Review: Jumper
Hayden Christensen stars as a self indulgent young man with the ability to teleport around the world. Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, and Jamie Bell round out the cast
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Movie Review: Miss Pettigrew..
Amy Adams and Frances McDormand star in a film about class struggles and success in 1930's London. Shirley Henderson, Lee Pace, and Ciaran Hinds round out the cast.
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Movie Review: Lars & the Real Girl
Ryan Gosling stars as Lars, a man in love with lifelike sex doll named Bianca. Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, and Kelli Garner round out the cast.
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Movie Review: Over Her Dead Body
Eva Longoria-Parker stars as a woman haunting the new girlfriend of her fiance from beyond the grave. Jeff Lowell writes and directs.
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Movie Review: London to Brighton
Technically stunning, but emotionally hollow, debut from writer/director Paul Andrew Williams about two women on the run from pimps and gangsters.
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Movie Review: Fool's Gold
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey star as bickering lovers in search of treasure. Donald Sutherland, Ray Winstone, and Alexis Dziena co-star. Andy Tennant directs.
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Movie Review: Strange Wilderness
Steve Zahn and Allen Covert star in "Strange Wilderness", a movie about a film crew in search of Bigfoot. Jonah Hill, and Justin Long round out the cast.
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Movie Review: Cassandra's Dream
Farrell and McGregor star as working class brothers who are morally swayed by the promises of riches. Woody Allen writes and directs.
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Movie Review: Charlie Bartlett
Anton Yelchin stars as Charlie Bartlett, a young man seeking acceptance in a popularity driven world. Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, and Kat Dennings round out the cast.
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Movie Review: Dedication (2007)
Justin Theroux directs Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore in an unconventional Romantic Comedy worthy of a viewing. Tom Wilkinson, and Martin Freeman round out the cast.
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When Did You Last See Your Father?
Colin Firth stars as a man reflecting on the memories of his dying father (Jim Broadbent). Juliette Stevenson, Gina McKee, and Elaine Cassidy round out the cast.
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Horror Movie Review:The Eye (2008)
Jessica Alba stars in a remake of the successful Japanese horror film "The Eye". Directed by Xavier Palud & David Moreau, co-starring Parker Posey, and Alessandro Nivola
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