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- ↑ "Anti-hero's neuroses create a theatrical treat on screen". Toronto Star , July 19, 1996.
- ↑ "House a quirky film that fascinates with its oddball insights". Ottawa Citizen , September 10, 1996.
- ↑ "Gala Presentations". Toronto Star , September 1, 1995.
- ↑ "Nominees for the 17th-annual Genie Awards". Montreal Gazette , October 17, 1996.
