“The big news this week involves a beloved elder statesman of cinema, whose name begins with R, that is finally reappearing after a heartbreaking absence and an uncertain future. We talk, of course, about the return of, yes… Rocky Balboa!”

This week I joke around; the big news is obviously that the Royal is opening tonight. I thought it,and the new Cinematheque Ontario season, were big enough that this week I should let them be the core of my Film Friday, rather than the usual round-up of what’s on. Also this week:

Canada’s Top Ten 2006

Edit: In other news, I have the best girlfriend ever.