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- ↑ Ray Conlogue, "A temple to the world's cinema". The Globe and Mail , September 4, 2001.
- ↑ Rick Groen, "Cinematic search poses telling problems for weary programmer". The Globe and Mail , November 15, 1989.
- ↑ "James Quandt to head film institute". Toronto Star , January 30, 1990.
- ↑ Henry Mietkiewicz, "Cinematheque screens movie classics daily". Toronto Star , October 19, 1990.
- ↑ Mark Peranson, "Bridging the present and the past". The Globe and Mail , July 6, 2001.
- ↑ Barry Hertz, "Inside TIFF’s top-to-bottom plan to emerge from a long, cruel winter: As public-health restrictions lift and spring nears, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is emerging with a renewed focus, solidified leadership and perhaps its strongest programming lineup since the building first opened its doors". The Globe and Mail , February 24, 2022.
- ↑ Christopher Harris, "Arts Ink: Honours Michael Snow a Chevalier". The Globe and Mail , April 27, 1995.
- ↑ Brendan Kelly, "‘Memento’ remembered by Toronto crix". Variety , December 19, 2001.
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