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Magic Shadows, Elwy Yost: A Life in Movies

2021 · 59 min Documentary

Over 20 years have passed since Elwy Yost last served as the beloved host of TVO's Saturday Night at the Movies and Magic Shadows. His infectious enthusiasm for cinema and interviews with actors, filmmakers, and critics influenced generations and left an enduring legacy with audiences across Ontario. Through archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, this film tells the story of how a school teacher from Weston, Ontario became a Hollywood film authority.

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Year 2021
Country Canada
Genre Documentary
Director Karen Shopsowitz
Runtime 59 min.

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Magic Shadows, Elwy Yost: A Life in Movies is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2021, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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