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PAUL HUTCHESON
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Film Reviews
I worked at 7-24 Videos & More, in Parkdale. I loved recommending, discussing, and debating films with customers. Then I discovered the amazing DVD collection at the Toronto Public Library.
In addition to DVDs, you can also stream films using Kanopy and Hoopla. Remember when you’d hold up a DVD case and ask, “How’s this?” In the spirit of an opinionated video store clerk, here are our answers.
Written by Peter Bird and Paul Hutcheson.
Film Reviews: May 1st, 2025
SPREE
A gleefully deranged story of our obsession with ourselves/social media. Yes, it goes over the top, but what doesn’t these days?
TRUE LOVE
Annabella Sciorra and Ron Eldard are a young couple engaged to be married. But this 90s gem of an independent film problematizes the romance narrative. A great cast of characters arrives at an unexpected ending and the true meaning of love.
HIDDEN MASTER: THE LEGACY OF GEORGE PLATT LYNES
We now love queer renegade George Platt Lynes. A legendary erotic photographer who was forgotten by too many and influenced more than you know. A well-researched and directed documentary.
CLUB ZERO
A new teacher offers a course in mindful eating. It becomes a cult and trauma ensues. At least it’s a rich private school where they can afford therapy. The art direction and cinematography are stunning, even if the film does not always cohere.
PROBLEMISTA
A wonderfully weird, magical movie about a man’s quest to fulfill his dream to design toys. Tilda Swinton’s acerbic Elizabeth is matched by Saturday Night Live’s Julio Torres as the kind Alejandro in a race against time for a visa sponsor.