Jutra Awards 2009: Nominees, Thoughts, Predictions
The mecca of the Québecois film industry arrives this Sunday with the 11th edition of the homegrown awards ceremony that celebrates the films, actors, directors, writers, producers, editors, sound mixers, animators, documentarians it is comprised of. Continue reading for a full list of nominees, my thoughts on potential winners, blunders, and why this year beats the hell out of last year’s Jutras. Feel free to leave your own comments as well! Read more »
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March 26, 2009 | No Comments »
Subtlety is not the strong point of Maman est chez le coiffeur; and though it has been receiving some attention for the performances of its adults (Céline Bonnier is nominated for Supporting Actress at the Jutra awards), the kids deserve all the praise for keeping the film afloat. Léa Pool’s latest is a tale about a typical town in the 1960s. The film reveals many of the disorders, gender choices and disabilities common in the discourse of today, but bottled up or secluded back then. It must be commended for its attempt to bring light to persistent realities of the human condition, even if the venture comes off a bit too strong. 
The Rendez-vous du cinema quebecois‘ 27th Edition begins tomorrow night with the premiere of Cadavres, starring Patrick Huard. While probably the most intriguing ticket in town for the festival, it’s by invitation only - and if you haven’t heard by now, you’re out of luck. Don’t fret. There are plenty of other proverbial big hitters in the coming weeks, including Un ete sans point ni coup sur (A No-Hit No-Run Summer), with an equally big star: Roy Dupuis. The story about a boy coming of age in 1969 and falling in love with the sport of baseball as the world around him changes is a good bet, as are some of the titles below. 
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