TIFF: The most wonderful time of the year TIFF: The most wonderful time of the year

If you live in Canada, you’ve probably seen those back to school ads that feature the Andy Williams classic, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but whenever I see those ads I can only think of one thing: it’s time for the film festival.

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Film Friday: ‘Takers’ and ‘The Last Exorcism’ Film Friday: ‘Takers’ and ‘The Last Exorcism’ »

Opening in theatres this weekend: Matt Dillon stars in the heist-thriller, Takers; a preacher has a test of faith as he faces the first real possession of his life in The Last Exorcism; and James Cameron’s epic 3D adventure Avatar returns to theatres.

DVD Tuesday: ‘Back Up Plan’ and ‘Lost Season 6′ DVD Tuesday: ‘Back Up Plan’ and ‘Lost Season 6′ »

New this week on DVD and Blu-ray: Jennifer Lopez stars in the romantic comedy, The Back-Up Plan; the sixth and final season of Lost brings the epic series to a big, heartfelt finale; and a look at the third season of the sci-fi series Lexx, starring Brian Downey, Michael McManus, Xenia Seeberg, and Nigel Bennett.

Film Friday: ‘The Switch’ and ‘Piranha 3D’ Film Friday: ‘The Switch’ and ‘Piranha 3D’ »

Opening this weekend in theatres: Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman star in the romantic comedy, The Switch; a swarm of hungry prehistoric critters dominate the horror-comedy, Piranha 3D; Omid Djalili plays a Muslim man who discovers he might actually be Jewish in The Infidel; plus a look at the children’s comedy, Nanny McPhee Returns.

DVD Tuesday: ‘Suck’ and ‘Gunless’ DVD Tuesday: ‘Suck’ and ‘Gunless’ »

This week on DVD and Blu-ray: Paul Gross stars as a gun-slinging American in the Canadian western, Gunless; a medicore band makes it big with a little help from their vampiric bassist in Suck; plus a look at The Last Song, starring Miley Cyrus.

Lindsay Lohan does ‘Machete’ Lindsay Lohan does ‘Machete’ »

Thank you, Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez. After months of lead-up I finally got to see Machete last night and it was definitely kick-ass.


Dancing at the movies: the music video Dancing at the movies: the music video »

If you’re a movie lover, you’ve got to watch the fan video of the week: a montage of memorable dance scenes from close to 40 different movies, all set to Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose”.


Bell’s sour cell: When mistakes ruin a great thing Bell’s sour cell: When mistakes ruin a great thing »

I have a story to share about a great phone that has made me a little angry this week. If you’ve dealt with cell phone companies at all in the last couple of years though, I’m betting you won’t be too surprised.


‘Todd & The Book of Pure Evil’ ‘Todd & The Book of Pure Evil’ »

The name really says it all. I just got back from Space’s preview of their new fall show, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil, and I’m absolutely a fan.


Ben Hollingsworth: Keeping up with ‘The Joneses’ Ben Hollingsworth: Keeping up with ‘The Joneses’ »

Canadian actor Ben Hollingsworth has a lot of favorite moments from working on director Derrick Borte’s The Joneses, and he has a hard time picking out just one part of making the film that tops them all.


Full list of stars, filmmakers attending TIFF 2010 Full list of stars, filmmakers attending TIFF 2010 »

It’s that time of year again. The 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, has revealed the full list of actors, stars, celebrities, and filmmakers expected at this year’s event, and once again it includes some of the biggest names in the world.


Ice-creamy goodness at the CNE, foot massage extra Ice-creamy goodness at the CNE, foot massage extra »

Today was a fantastic day in Toronto; the sun was shining, there was lots to do, and it was also the first day for the Canadian National Exhibition.


Video Hits: “Only” by Nine Inch Nails Video Hits: “Only” by Nine Inch Nails »

Compared to Fefe Dobson or Brandon Flowers, this week’s video is a bit more serious than usual (there’s even swearing in the song!), but it was simply a must for me. When I was thinking about featuring artists, Nine Inch Nails was a must, I just had to figure out a song, so I went with one of my favorites from 2005: Nine Inch Nails’ “Only”.


Pitchin’ Tunes: “Who’s Gonna Miss You?” by Danny Michel Pitchin’ Tunes: “Who’s Gonna Miss You?” by Danny Michel »

Pitchin’ Tunes spotlights a new song every week by artists, bands and musicians of all shapes, sizes, and styles. This week: Danny Michel.


Galaxy S or Xperia X10: Is one of these the droid I’ve been looking for? Galaxy S or Xperia X10: Is one of these the droid I’ve been looking for? »

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am a technophile. Maybe I’m not thinking about technology all day long, but when I hear about new gadgets, I’m always intrigued.

That’s why, even though I’ve had my current phone for less than two years, I’m seriously thinking it’s time to get an Android phone. I’m still debating if I really need to ditch my old, fairly acceptable HTC phone, but after playing with some of the new phones that have arrived, I’m having a hard time resisting.