Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'willarnett'
September 7, 2007
No Film Friday today as we’re too busy with the festival, but we can let you know that this week sees releases of some pretty decent-sounding films: 3:10 to Yuma, Shoot ‘Em Up and Hatchet. Er, and also The Brothers Solomon, starring Will Arnett and directed by Bob Odenkirk but apparently dire. Let's Go To Prison wasn't great either. Sob. Today’s Reviews: Captain Mike Across America Captain Mike Across America is an interesting proposition:......
Continue Reading "TIFF 2007: Lust, Control"November 17, 2006
Let it never be said that Torontoist’s fearless Film Friday column doesn’t use its peerless powers of precision to pick out the perfect film for your viewing pleasure! Yes, the other rags might have ignored it (probably no press screening) but this week’s pick above all others has to be Let’s Go To Prison, starring Toronto born Will Arnett (of Arrested Development) and directed by Mr. Show genius Bob Odenkirk, how could it possibly be......
Continue Reading "Film Friday: Let’s Go To See Let’s Go To Prison!"April 28, 2006
Well, it’s interesting to note in this week of HotDocs that our favourite film released this week in theatres is also a documentary – The Devil and Daniel Johnston. We happened to catch it at TIFF2005, and noted “The Devil and Daniel Johnston is a powerful documentary with no easy answers. While fans of his music will enjoy it more than those who have never heard of him, anyone who has ever felt life......
Continue Reading "Film Fridays: The Purpose of a Daniel Johnston is to Rock Out and Thrill People"April 18, 2005
- A Daily Showesque pop culture news show produced by the Comedy Network and starring the frighteningly-named Elvira Kurt has apparently been on the air for a few weeks. But if you don't have a television you can just go watch a nightly taping at the Toronto Film Studios. - Dopefiend.ca is a new TO site that promises to be "your style joint." Nice design, an inaugural interview with magic pony, and more on the......
Continue Reading "Elvira, Dopefiend and Other New Things"November 22, 2004
Though its ratings are most accurately described as pure suck, Arrested Development is one of the best shows to make it past pilot in a long long time. And part of that success can be attributed to Toronto native Will Arnett, who plays the first-born son, a mostly ignored, washed-up magician of a man. Gob (pronounced Job) single-handledly elevates the segway from Paris tourist accoutrement to sitcom cool, wearing hot pink sweaters all the while.......
Continue Reading "Toronto's Segway King"