“The film is an alarm signal that I urgently draw. But also a sensual ode to Arab Muslim culture and freedom. They are artists who resist and refuse to remain silent in the face of the increasingly violent Islamist threat.” Director Jawad Rhalib on WHEN ARABS DANCED which screens at TIFF 2018. Congratulations on your […]
TIFF 2018 Interview: JIRGA director Benjamin Gilmour
“Shot in extraordinary conditions in Afghanistan, Jirga follows the story of an Australian war veteran who returns to Kandahar searching for the family of a civilian he accidentally killed during the war, and offering himself up to the village justice system – the Jirga.” Director Benjamin Gilmour on JIRGA which screens at the 2018 edition […]
TIFF 2018 Interview: DZIADZIO director Aaron Ries
“As summer days grow longer, 22-year old Stefania – who lives with her aging grandfather – begins to spiral into fantasy in this unpredictable and darkly comedic drama about intergenerational disconnect and malaise. Buckle up, Dziadzio is a 12 minute ride.” Director Aaron Ries on DZIADZIO which screens at the 2018 edition of the Toronto […]
BLACKKKLANSMAN Review – Based On Some Fo’ Real, Fo’ Real S**T
In November of 1992, my life was changed forever. My parents took me to a Saturday night screening of MALCOLM X in the biggest theater in my home town. I was a casual movie buff at that time and enjoyed some of the major studio movies on the big screen and watched some movies on […]
SKATE KITCHEN Review – The Subculture of the Revolutionary Girls Who Skate
The “rowdy ass girl crew” known as the SKATE KITCHEN, are here to give people a new perspective on the male dominated community of skateboarding. Following the same title of the movie, The Skate Kitchen is a real group of girls who like to shred and inspire other female skaters in Brooklyn and around the […]
THE MEG Review: A Jaws Lite Guilty Pleasure
Thank god for Jason Statham. Maybe he is the same guy in all of his movies, but he does that guy better than anyone else. He is cool, funny, ripped, and charismatic all at the same time, which makes him perfect for roles like this. I was really happy not to see Dwayne “The […]
LUBA Interview – On The Film Festival Circuit
Every now and then you get sent a copy of a movie you have never heard of, sit down to watch it and find a true discovery that you want to see more of. LUBA, this little Canadian movie that could, is definitely one of these experiences. It’s a Toronto story that feels all too […]
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT Review – The Definitive Action Movie of 2018
Anyone who is a regular moviegoer these days will notice the plethora of sequels, remakes and franchise movies dominating the box office charts and hogging up nearly every screen in a multiplex. Of course, we live in a mass-moviegoing climate where money talks and the majority of people want the exact same movie over and […]
Hotel Translyvania 3 Review: Is The Third Time Truly The Charm?
Another month, another animated movie directed strictly for infants and young adolescence. Although, in this case, it may not be that simple. Genndy Tarkovsky, who is the mastermind behind the entire “Transylvania Trilogy”, is somewhat of a genius and an icon in the industry of televised animation; he’s behind some of the most successful children […]
OCTAVIO IS DEAD! Review: An Adventure in Self-Discovery
There’s always that extraordinarily obscure film that you feel the instant urge to recommend to all your friends after you witness it. Maybe it’s due to a lack of appreciation or overwhelmingly positive qualities but nothing beats the feeling of being the bearer of soon-to-be treasured media. I am quite ecstatic to be that bearer […]