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- 1 2 Randall King, "Laughing in the face of death: Humour, absurdity bring a light touch to bleak, Cohen-inspired Irish-Canadian drama". Winnipeg Free Press , March 12, 2021.
- ↑ Marke Andrews, "4 years Looking for Leonard no time at all to lifelong pals". Vancouver Sun , November 29, 2002.
- ↑ Alison Gillmor, "Characters confront the past in cottage country". Winnipeg Free Press , April 5, 2007.
- 1 2 John Griffin, "Great music and dialogue as a contact sport; passenger side Ex-N.D.G.er Matt Bissonnette directs a winning road movie". Montreal Gazette , October 9, 2009.
- 1 2 Randall King, "Drama draws on spirit of 'patron saint of Montreal'". Winnipeg Free Press , March 8, 2021.
- ↑ Brendan Kelly, "Montreal-born filmmaker returns home with punk-rock novel; 1980s-era N.D.G. teens play central role in Matt Bissonnette's first book". Montreal Gazette , April 14, 2008.
- ↑ David Spaner, "Molly relishes producing role: Parker behind and in front of the camera for latest film, Looking for Leonard". The Province , November 29, 2002.
