REVIEW: The Overnighters by Maurie Alioff Published on May 6, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews The Overnighters deftly follows its riveting story arc from our initial impressions of Pastor Reinke’s determined benevolence to a disturbing reveal.
REVIEW: Doc of the Dead by Maurie Alioff Published on May 6, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews Overall, Alexandre O. Philippe's Doc of the Dead is a fan’s affectionate Mondo Zombie intended mainly for other aficionados.
REVIEW: The Joe Show by Maurie Alioff Published on May 6, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews Randy Murray’s The Joe Show zeroes in on American pulp reality with its look at Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, “America’s toughest sheriff."
REVIEW: Divide in Concord by Pat Mullen Published on May 6, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews Divide in Concord rejects debate in favour of an inflammatory, emotionally manipulative plea that's likely to sharpen pre-existing opinions.
The POV Interview: John Kastner by Marc Glassman Published on May 2, 2014 Interviews POV sat down with John Kastner to talk about his films and career as he was preparing for the premiere of Out of Mind, Out of Sight at Hot Docs.
Pointed View: On Ravida Din by Jennifer Baichwal Published on May 1, 2014 Industry Director Jennifer Baichwal shares her thoughts on Ravida Din’s abrupt departure from the NFB
REVIEW: I Am Big Bird – The Carroll Spinney Story by Pat Mullen Published on May 1, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews I am Big Bird: The Carrol Spinney Story is a triumphant tear-jerker about the man behind the beloved Sesame Street icon.
REVIEW: Meet the Patels by Pat Mullen Published on May 1, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews Meet the Patels illustrates the tension of upholding family values in a culture that moves at a greater pace than tradition does.
REVIEW: An Honest Liar by Pat Mullen Published on May 1, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews An Honest Liar takes the perspective of renowned magician James “The Amazing” Randi to explore truth, deception, and perception.
REVIEW: Marinoni by Pat Mullen Published on May 1, 2014 Hot Docs/Reviews Marinoni is a true crowd pleaser. This endearing doc by Tony Giradin (Hockey Migrations) charms from beginning to end.