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There is a line in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia that states “we might be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us. This is a telling prophecy for events that struck up a deep nerve in the political shifting found in most Eastern Europe states means that the older generations who were first victimized by the red state politics are now finding themselves lost in the shuffle. The current defrosting of old communist state shows that the collective memory may intricately be different – but there is a truth that unifies the people on the different sides of the fences.

Third time is a charm for Carlos Reygadas - Mexico has picked his Cannes winning Silent Light for foreign language Oscar consideration.Mexico, Chihuaha state,...

Out of today’s list of 5 features screened, four of them will eventually be shown on screens having already secured domestic distribution, – the solo pic that won’t be seeing the screen was heavy on naked bodies and the such.

For all of you who’ve attempted the festival experience know first hand how important it sometimes is to finish a long day with a great film – it makes you want to repeat the horror of watching 5 more films the day after. Alan Balls’ Nothing Is Private (now property of Warner Independent Pictures) makes me want to push until this coming Friday for more movie magic. It’s also the type of film that will find a lot of haters but for twisted folks like moi – there was plenty to appreciate in this directorial debut.

Yesterday’s day of coverage began by a morning chat/interview with filmmaker Ramin Bahrani – who was in Toronto to present the North American premiere of Chop Shop - a film that I was very fond and discovered at Cannes