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Hot Docs
Silly fun with Ant-Man; off-the grid emotions in Leave No Trace and a quirky feminist western
Also two of the best of Hot Docs: one placid, idyllic; the other harsh and angry and a pot-fuelled trip starring Christopher Plummer
Volkmar Richter
Jul 6th, 2018
Dinosaurs loose again in 'Jurassic World.' Alternative: Real stories in The Best of Hot Docs
If dinos don't do it for you, the annual tour of some gems from Toronto’s Hot Docs Festival is here until Tuesday at the VanCity Theatre.
Volkmar Richter
Jun 11th, 2015
Brave, four new indies (including a must-see) and Hot Docs reviewed
Brave is like a newly-found Grimm Brothers fairy tale except for one very independent princess.
Volkmar Richter
Jun 22nd, 2012
Bad Teacher, Cars 2, Beginners, an epic history from China and a rediscovered sci-fi gem
School’s out. Cameron Diaz has an unpleasant view of it all in Bad Teacher.
Volkmar Richter
Jun 24th, 2011