Movie Box Review

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A to the screening of Grace with writer/director Paul Solet on Friday August 21, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez introduces the screening of Grace and writer/director Paul Solet:


Writer/director Paul Solet comments on the Toronto After Dark audience for Grace:


Writer/director Paul Solet discusses the idea and inspiration for the film:


Writer/director Paul Solet responds to audience question regarding how often used latex baby was used:


Writer/director Paul Solet responds to question regarding the music:


Writer/director Paul Solet responds to audience question regarding the possibility of a sequel:


Writer/director Paul Solet responds to audience question on if David Cronenberg seen Grace, as well as discussing what is next for the film:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 ran from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the screening of Trick 'r Treat with writer/director Michael Dougherty on Thursday August 20, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Rue Morgue's Dave Alexander starts the night off with trivia & giveaways:


Rue Morgue's Dave Alexander introduces Trick 'r Treat writer/director Michael Dougherty:


Writer/director Michael Dougherty disusses the inspiration and original short film:


Writer/director Michael Dougherty responds to audience question on the origins of character Sam (spoilers)


Writer/director Michael Dougherty responds to audience question regarding the origins of one of the stories in the film (spoilers)


Writer/director Michael Dougherty response to audience question on if people play tricks on set:


Writer/director Michael Dougherty response to audience question on if will there be a Part 2?


Writer/director Michael Dougherty discusses what he does for Halloween as well as the costuming in the film:


Writer/director Michael Dougherty invites the audience to make their own Halloween short films & art and submit it their contest:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction by Todd Brown, Toronto After Dark Programmer, to the screening of Rough Cut on Wednesday August 19, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction to the screening of the short Git Gob with director Philip Eddolls on Wednesday August 19, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction to the screening of the short Legend of the Seven Bloody Torturers with director Conall Pendergast on Wednesday August 19, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the screening of Someone's Knocking at the Door with actor & co-producer Noah Segan on Tuesday August 18, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez introduces Someone's Knocking at the Door lead actor & co-producer Noah Segan:


Lead actor & co-producer Noah Segan responds to audience question regarding the special effects:


Lead actor & co-producer Noah Segan discusses how they did one particular unique effects in the film:


Lead actor & co-producer Noah Segan discusses the ending & inspiration of the film (spoilers):

Lead actor and co-producer Noah Segan responds to audience question on being at Toronto After Dark and will it help the film with it's future:


Lead actor and co-producer Noah Segan discusses what is next for the film:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction The Children on Tuesday August 18, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. Adam Lopez, Toronto After Dark Film Festival Director & Founder, reads a note to the audience from The Children director Tom Shankland.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A for the World Premiere screening of Strigoi with director Faye Jackson and producer Rey Muraru on Monday August 17, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

It was the films first audience ever and they loved it!

Toronto After Dark Film Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez introduces Strigoi filmmakers, director Faye Jackson and producer Rey Muraru



Director Faye Jackson discusses the inspiration for the film and discusses the food in the film:


Director Faye Jackson and producer Rey Mararu respond to audience question on if there were any challenges creating the film?


Produder Rey Mararu and director Faye Jackson discuss the music in Strigoi:


Producer Rey Muraru and director Faye Jackson discuss casting the extras in the film as well as some great stories from the set (contains content of the film):


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the short & sweet introduction to the screening of the short Blackheads with Chris Nash on Monday August 17, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.



The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction to the screening of the short Fallow with directors Colin Landry, Dave Alexander and producer Brenton Bentz on Monday August 17, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.



Producer Brenton Bentz also shared that the film was filmed in Alberta and Ontario.

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction by Todd Brown, Toronto After Dark Programmer, to the screening of the Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl on Monday August 17, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. There certainly were a few fun and important things to know about the film before seeing the film!




The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clip is from the introduction to the screening of the short Bad Roomate with director James Gangl on Sunday August 16, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.



Hands down the most entertaining and enthusiastic intro yet.

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A to the screening of The Revenent with director Kerry Prior on Sunday August 16, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival Director & Founder Adam Lopez introduces The Reverent director Kerry Prior introducing the film:


Director Kerry Prior responds to audience question regarding how much of the dialogue was scripted versus improv between lead actors David Anders and Chris Wylde:


Director Kerry Prior responds to audience question regarding vampire mythology:


Director Kerry Prior responds to audience question regarding an item in the film (includes spoilers):


Director Kerry Prior discusses global & social context (includes spoilers):


Director Kerry Prior discusses what is up next for the film:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the Q&A at the screening of Black with director Pierre Laffargue & producer Lauranne Bourrachat on Saturday August 15, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. See my review of Black here.

Black producer Lauranne Bourrachat discusses challenges with making the film:

Black director Pierre Laffargue and producer Lauranne Bourrachat discuss the choice of using diamonds, crime and the locations:


Pierre Laffargue response to audience question regarding using a snake in the story:


Pierre Laffargue discusses music choices:


Director Pierre Laffargue and producer Lauranne Bourrachat discuss casting, including Carole Karemera in the role of Pamela:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The following video clips are from the screening of Black Dynamite on Friday August 14, 2009 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. See my review of Black Dynamite here.

To introduce Black Dynamite, director Scott Sanders treated us to his original trailer narration:

Scott Sanders response to audience question on where the idea of the film came from:
(Michael is Michael Jai White, star and co-writer of Black Dynamite)

Scott Sanders discusses the dialogue style:


Scott Sanders response to audience question of if mistakes in the film were intentional:


The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2009 runs from August 14-21, 2009 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.