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- ↑ "Canadian Shows Off". The Globe and Mail , September 4, 1992.
- ↑ Rick Groen, "Film Review: Impolite". The Globe and Mail , August 13, 1993.
- ↑ "The Lotus Eaters strong contender at Genies". The Globe and Mail , December 11, 1993.
