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...That the likeliest contenders for Oscar's grand prize have significant Canadian content is one sign of the sizable role the country plays in Hollywood's most vaunted movies. Another is the high percentage of Oscar-nominated pictures that were launched at last September's Toronto International Film Festival. Brokeback was there, as was Capote. TIFF showcased three of the movies whose stars are up for Best Actor, and all five Best Actress films. It's commonly said that the Oscar season starts in Toronto. This year, by all indications, Canada will be there at the finish...
...European Union, and it remains to be seen if terrorists can become legislators. A government controlled by Hamas, with its oft-stated aim of eliminating the state of Israel, does not bode well for the peace process. Bert Raphael Chairman, Canadian Lawyers and Jurists for World Jewry Toronto...
...European Union, and it remains to be seen if terrorists can become legislators. A government controlled by Hamas, with its oft stated aim of eliminating the state of Israel, does not bode well for the peace process. Bert Raphael, Chairman Canadian Lawyers and Jurists for World Jewry Toronto Hamas won in a democratically organized election, so there should be no question of the U.S.'s or Israel's not talking to its officials. I am sure that Hamas' calls for the destruction of Israel will be amended once the group settles in. A certain amount of patience and negotiation...
...bloodletting begin. Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson could be headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs or another NHL team in an executive capacity. Pat Quinn could certainly not feel secure about his future as coach of the national team. And Gretzky all but announced his resignation. "I feel tremendously responsible," he said. "Quite honestly I'm going to reassess where I fit in, and what I'm going to do in the future. Hockey Canada is wonderful and our country is great. I love it dearly, but I'm human. It's tough and nerve-wracking...Moving forward, your health...
WHAT THE BUZZ IS SAYING: At the Toronto Film Festival, where both Capote and Brokeback Mountain were launched, Ledger's performance was the one that earned the awe. But Academy members want a little showmanship in the roles they recognize (that's why Hustle & Flow's Terrence Howard is another viable contender), and it's Hoffman who is a one-man show...