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Maggie’s Plan, a delightfully funny, sweet, yet cutting edge romantic comedy has a split personality. Maggie, played by Greta Gerwig, is a New Yorker in search of a sperm donor. She is a tad naïve but she’s navigating the big city, up against formidable characters on a deeply felt mission. This is …
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Created by Jack Thorne Starring Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahim, John Hurt and Igor Bencina Four episodes, 307 minutes Rating 4/5 A gripping series set in the world of Eastern European gun running, The Last Panthers moves like greased lightning between London, Paris, Belgium and other European …
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French filmmaker Julie Delpy is one smart woman. Not only does she move with ease from projects between Hollywood and Europe, she produces, writes directs and stars in her own films. Her latest is Lolo, the heartbreaking and yet hugely entertaining drama about a single mother and her search for love …
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The Canadian First Nations family drama Fire Song is a touching and provocative story of a young man who falls in love with a male classmate. Their “Two Spirit” union goes against the grain on their traditional reservation in Northern Ontario. Shane believes his choice to love the person he loves …
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David Bezmozgis’ drama Natasha tells a story of a Russian teenager’s arrival in North Toronto, the heart of the Russian Jewish community. Her presence has far-reaching effects, as the community reaches out to her but she chooses to carve out her own path. She wreaks havoc on the tightknit …
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