Hot Docs 2021: 10 must-see films according to NOW critics
Hot Docs 2021: 10 must-see films according to NOW critics
The annual documentary film fest is streaming across Canada until May 9 By Kevin Ritchie
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Baltimore director Theo Anthony uncovers a disturbing and illuminating history of camera technology in All Light, Everywhere.
The annual documentary film festival Hot Docs goes all-virtual for a second straight year, meaning you can rent most movies on-demand – across Canada – from now until May 9. With more than 200 titles to choose from, Hot Docs 2021 is as sprawling as the traditional in-person event. Fortunately, we’ve seen several docs already – here are our 10 favourites (so far).
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Hot Docs review: Come Back Anytime
John Daschbach s gentle documentary looks at a year in the life of chef Masamoto Ueda s tiny Tokyo ramen bar By Norman Wilner
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Daschbach’s gentle look at a year in the life of Bizentei, a tiny Tokyo ramen bar where veteran chef Masamoto Ueda prepares exquisite comfort food for his loyal clientele, exists on the other end of the documentary scale from something like Jiro Dreams Of Sushi. Where David Gelb’s 2011 doc was exquisite and manicured, Come Back Anytime is messy and casual, with conversation spilling into the kitchen as Ueda does his thing.
Hot Docs 2021 reviews: directory
Keep checking back as NOW s movie critics continue to review films throughout the festival By NOW Staff
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NOW’s film department has been busy watching selections from Hot Docs 2021’s virtual festival. Most films begin streaming on the festival’s opening day, Thursday (April 29) at 10 am. Keep checking back for more reviews. And remember a > sign indicates a critic’s pick.