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Pat Mullen

Pat Mullen is the publisher of POV Magazine. He holds a Master’s in Film Studies from Carleton University where his research focused on adaptation and Canadian cinema. Pat has also contributed to outlets including The Canadian Encyclopedia, Paste, That Shelf, Sharp, Xtra, and Complex. He is the vice president of the Toronto Film Critics Association and an international voter for the Golden Globe Awards.

REVIEW: I Am Big Bird – The Carroll Spinney Story

by Pat Mullen
May 1, 2014January 6, 2022
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I am Big Bird: The Carrol Spinney Story is a triumphant tear-jerker about the man behind the beloved Sesame Street icon.

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REVIEW: Meet the Patels

by Pat Mullen
May 1, 2014January 9, 2022
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Meet the Patels illustrates the tension of upholding family values in a culture that moves at a greater pace than tradition does.

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REVIEW: An Honest Liar

by Pat Mullen
May 1, 2014January 9, 2022
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An Honest Liar takes the perspective of renowned magician James “The Amazing” Randi to explore truth, deception, and perception.

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REVIEW: Marinoni

by Pat Mullen
May 1, 2014January 9, 2022
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Marinoni is a true crowd pleaser. This endearing doc by Tony Giradin (Hockey Migrations) charms from beginning to end.

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REVIEW: The Sheik

by Pat Mullen
April 28, 2014April 18, 2022
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Igal Hecht’s The Sheik shows how professional wrestling laid a smackdown on the Iranian Hostage Crisis.

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REVIEW: Happiness

by Pat Mullen
April 28, 2014January 10, 2022
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Happiness looks at the infiltration of technology in Bhutan through the eyes of a young boy named Peyangki.

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REVIEW: Kung Fu Elliot

by Pat Mullen
April 25, 2014April 17, 2022
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Kung Fu Elliot by Matthew Bauckman and Jaret Belliveau profiles Canada's first self-described action movie hero, Elliot Scott.

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REVIEW: Gun Porn

by Pat Mullen
April 25, 2014May 12, 2022
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If porn has a money shot, then Gun Porn has six thousand of them.

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REVIEW: Write Down, I am an Arab

by Pat Mullen
April 25, 2014April 17, 2022
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The words and poetry of Mahmoud Darwish fuel Ibtisam Mara’ana Menuhin’s evocative documentary Write Down, I Am an Arab.

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REVIEW: The Writer with No Hands

by Pat Mullen
April 25, 2014February 7, 2022
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In The Writer with No Hands, William Westaway documents an investigation into the mysterious death of screenwriter Gary DeVore.

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36 years after winning the Academy Award for Best 36 years after winning the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, Brigitte Berman's ARTIE SHAW: TIME IS ALL YOU'VE GOT gets new life in a restoration as part of @telefilm_canada's Canadian Cinema - Reignited program. Read more about the doc classic, which recently screened at @tiff_net, in our feature on the restoration. Link in Threads/Stories! 🏆 #CdnFilm #documentary #BrigitteBerman #ArtieShaw #TIFF23 #movies #Oscars
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Our reviews from #tiff23 are trickling in! Visit P Our reviews from #tiff23 are trickling in! Visit POVmagazine.com to read more about #TIFFdocs (and doc-ish films) like:
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Jaiyah Saelua, one of the stars of the #documentar Jaiyah Saelua, one of the stars of the #documentary #NextGoalWins, talks about the impact that the doc had on her life and how it felt to be portrayed by actress Kaimana in on Taika Waititi's film #tiff23 #jaiyahsaelua #tiff #film #soccer
🎟🎟 We have 2 pairs of tickets to give away t 🎟🎟 We have 2 pairs of tickets to give away to see Rosine Mbakam's MAMBAR PIERRETTE at #tiff23! If you want to see this acclaimed portrait of a working mother, email info[at]povmagazine[.]com if you'd like to attend  Sept 10 @ 10pm! #tiff #film #movies #mambarpierrette
At least we can guarantee one celebrity sighting a At least we can guarantee one celebrity sighting at #TIFF23! Stop by the Hyatt to pick up one of these babies to read between screenings. 👀 #pov119 #karenkain #SwanSong
Our #tiff23 coverage is rolling! Visit POVmagazine Our #tiff23 coverage is rolling! Visit POVmagazine.com for our feature stories on docs like #SwanSong, #Copa71, #Aphasia, #ModernGoose, and #Meteor, and stay tuned for reviews and interviews throughout the fest! 📽 #tiff #Documentary #movies #karenkain #soccer #shorts
Fresh from the printer! (A few days early!) #POV11 Fresh from the printer! (A few days early!) #POV119 is now in the mail for subscribers. #SwanSong #KarenKain #documentary #tiff23
#NextGoalWins is the latest documentary to get the #NextGoalWins is the latest documentary to get the dramatic treatment. Before Taika Waititi's much anticipated film hits #TIFF23, we revisit the doc that inspired it. Link in Stories/Threads ⚽️ #film #documentary #taikawaititi #soccer #football
Congrats to #Rojek! Zaynê Akyol's documentary is Congrats to #Rojek! Zaynê Akyol's documentary is Canada’s official submission for Best International Feature at the Oscars. It's only the second Canadian documentary to receive  the honour, following Eternal Spring last year. #Oscars #cdnfilm #documentary #film
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