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My closing thoughts on the EIFF 2011, including my picks of the best and worst the festival had to offer.

Opinion in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 25, 2011

Philip Seymour Hoffman continues to prove his worth as one of the best actors in the business.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 24, 2011

Fails to deliver on its intriguing premise.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 24, 2011

Unfortunately the film does little, if anything, to break out from the mould and becomes "just another prison drama."

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 23, 2011

Mixing true-to-life and often black humour with a skillfully crafted feeling of quiet suspense.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 23, 2011

Manages very skilfully to convey a simultaneous sense of both hopefulness and hopelessness.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 22, 2011

Has a lot to offer in the way of emotionality and quiet power.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 21, 2011

The fact that the film has very solid performances from the young cast helps you to overlook its evident shortcomings.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 20, 2011

Takes what is now a conventional style of found-footage filmmaking and puts a unique stamp on it.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 19, 2011

This is about as preposterous and nonsensical as supernatural horror/thrillers come.

Review in Video — by Ross Miller — on Jun 19, 2011