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- ↑ Marc Horton, "Cold Comfort a stark, grim drama". Edmonton Journal , December 24, 1989.
- 1 2 3 John Griffin, "Director gets Cold Comfort from long series of glitches". Montreal Gazette , August 29, 1989.
- ↑ Liam Lacey, "Langrick reprises Genie-nominated role on Vancouver stage". The Globe and Mail , February 17, 1990.
- 1 2 Peter Goddard, "Arcand's Jesus leads Genie race". Toronto Star , February 14, 1990.
- ↑ John Griffin, "Jesus de Montreal sweeps Genies". Montreal Gazette , March 21, 1990.
