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James Gray Dares to Bare It Allnew

James Gray's Two Lovers flies far outside the typical Hollywood comfort zone by baring its characters' true-to-life flaws, insecurities and erratic behaviors.
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Jesse Locke |
05-07-2009 |
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'Pontypool' Director Bruce McDonald Throws His Hat Into the Horror Worldnew

Bruce McDonald has been a fixture on the Canadian indie film scene since the 1989 Toronto International Film Festival. Pontypool is frightening, funny and probably the best thing McDonald's ever done.
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Peter Hemminger |
03-19-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Listening to Who: Isle of Wight Fest Hits Theatres Againnew

Some musicians go a long way for spectacle — lasers, makeup and inflatable pigs have all been par for the course. The Who didn’t need any of that. By 1970, they had already perfected and moved beyond mod rock, well on their way to becoming one of rock’s greatest act.
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Peter Hemminger |
02-12-2009 |
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'Milk' Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black Finds Inspiration Both Personal and Politicalnew

"When I was done with the script, I was going to take it out to some directors, and Cleve said, 'No, let me send it out,' and he gave it to Gus." From there, the film came together very quickly -- in a matter of weeks, the producers and Sean Penn were on board.
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Bryn Evans |
12-11-2008 |
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