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Emmanual Jal: The Good Lie, Reese Witherspoon And Nelly Furtado

Reese Witherspoon and Emmanuel Jal

Reese Witherspoon and Emmanuel Jal

Emmanuel Jal’s life path has taken him from Sudanese child soldier to rapper to, now, an acting role with Reese Witherspoon in the film The Good Lie.

While Jal was at TIFF Sarah spoke to Jal about his journey as well as his collaboration with Nelly Furtado.

To read the story head over to Huffington Post Music Canada by going here.

 

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Bang Bang Baby: Jane Levy Channels Ann-Margaret

Jane Levy

Jane Levy

For Suburgatory star Jane Levy’s latest film Bang Bang Baby she was tasked with channeling red-headed ’60s vixen.

Sarah talked to Levy about the role when she was in town for TIFF.

To read the story head over to to Huffington Post Music Canada by going here.

 

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Brian Wilson Hits TIFF For Love And Mercy

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson, the rather enigmatic force behind the Beach Boys’ most creative moments, made a bit of a surprise appearance at TIFF this year when he showed up for the premiere of the new biopic Love And Mercy.

Sarah wrote about his whirlwind trip to Toronto for Huffington Post Music Canada.

To read the story go here.

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Roger Waters Explains What He Wants The Wall To Become At TIFF

Roger Waters

Roger Waters

When Pink Floyd released their album The Wall some decades ago it was considered lead singer Roger Waters’ personal statement on loneliness and isolation.

In recent years he’s tried to re-imagine The Wall for a modern world and one part of that puzzle was creating a documentary film about his 2010 concert tour of the album.

Waters’ talked about the film for a premiere screening at TIFF 2014 and Sarah was there to cover it for Huffington Post Music Canada.

To read the story go here.

 

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TIFF 2014’s Must-See Music Films

John Cusack in Love & Mercy

John Cusack in Love & Mercy

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its initial lineup for the 2014 edition and, like always, there were a number of films of particular interest to music fans.

Sarah talked about them for Huffington Post Music Canada.

To read the post go here.

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