As the name suggests, Alone in Berlin takes places in Berlin during the Nazi regime in the 1940’s and is loosely based on the real life working-class couple of Elise and Otto Hampel. In the film, the characters are named Anna and Otto Quangel (played by Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson, respectively) and after learning about their […]
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‘I Am Heath Ledger’ Holds Back, but is Personal and Tender
I Am Heath Ledger is a touching and haunting documentary about an undeniable talent. Cutting back and forth between archival footage and interviews with some of Heath Ledger’s closest family, friends, and collaborators, directors Derik Murray and Adrian Buitenhuis make us reminisce about all the great roles that Ledger took on. What we don’t get is, and […]
‘Canada the Good?’ and CBC’s Digital Docuseries, “Brand Canada”
Are you a proud Canadian? CBC’s newest docuseries anthology aims to showcase the best parts of Canada’s brand and what the rest of the world thinks of us. A collaboration of 10 short episodes from filmmakers across the country, Brand Canada explores what it means to be Canadian from a Canadian perspective. Touching on all things […]
Contest: Win Tickets to see ‘Hounds of Love’ in Ottawa
Courtesy of ABMO Films, we have two pairs of tickets to giveaway to the opening night screening of Hounds of Love in Ottawa at the Mayfair Theatre! Hounds of Love is the debut feature film directed by Ben Young. To win, like the contest post on Facebook and leave a comment telling us the name of your favourite […]
Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes to See ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ in Toronto
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Canada, we have advance screening passes to giveaway to an exclusive fan screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales taking place on May 15, 2017. To win, complete the form below and correctly answer our trivia question. You must also like this post on Facebook or give this […]
Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes to See ‘Alien: Covenant’ in Toronto
Courtesy of 20th Century Fox Canada, we have screening passes to giveaway to our fans in Toronto to see Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant. Screening Details: May 10, 2017 7:00 pm Cineplex Yonge-Dundas To win, complete the form below and tell us why you want to see the film. You must also like this post on Facebook. […]
Hot Docs 2017 Interview: Nathan Fitch and Bryan Chang Discuss the Importance of the Micronesian Voice in ‘Island Soldier’
On one of the rainiest days in Toronto this year, I had the pleasure of speaking with some of the filmmakers behind Island Soldier. I was glad to hear that director Nathan Fitch and producer Bryan Chang were able to enjoy some sunshine in Toronto before the rainy weekend, but even more excited to talk about this […]
Hot Docs 2017: Strad Style
Stefan Avalos. USA. 104 Minutes. More Info. Danny Houck, a Ohioan who has never left the USA, is obsessed with violins. But he’s not obsessed with playing them – he’s obsessed with making them. His friends tell him that he could probably make more than just violins, including “guitars and stuff”. To which Danny responds […]
Contest: Win a copy of ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ on Blu-ray
To celebrate the May 16 release of xXx: Return of Xander Cage on Blu-ray, we have three copies of the film to giveaway to our fans in Canada courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Wondering what the film is about? Read our review first! To win, fill out the form below. Don’t forget to like our page on Facebook . Contest […]
Hot Docs 2017: ‘House of Z’ Showcases Zac Posen’s Fashion Comeback
Sandy Chronopoulos. USA, Canada. 87 Minutes. More Info. In her feature film debut, director Sandy Chronopolous, a television producer for Rogers Media, documents the rise and fall and rise again of fashion wunderkind Zac Posen. House of Z is an intimate look at the beginnings of the fashion house and the drama that occurred behind the […]
Hot Docs 2017: Island Soldier
Nathan Fitch. USA. 85 Minutes. More Info. Island Soldier opens with a sobering shot; we’re at the funeral of a fallen soldier, Sapuro Nena. In the Federated States of Micronesia, the Islanders are able to enlist in the U.S. military and receive financial assistance for their service as per the contract set out in the Compact Free […]
Disneynature’s ‘Born in China’ is a Gorgeous Documentary about the Circle of Life
By: Debbie Wang This Earth Day, we’re treated to Disneynature’s most ambitious documentary about the wildlife in China. Following three separate animal families, Born in China is not only a beautiful film to look at, but manages to showcase the highs and lows of living in the majestic, undisturbed terrains of one of the world’s […]
Hot Docs 2017: ‘Pecking Order’ Tries it’s Clucking Best
Slavko Martinov. New Zealand. 88 Min. More Info. In the world of competitive chicken (or chook, as they so lovingly say in New Zealand) pageantry, there can only be one bird at the top. Members of the Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club in New Zealand take their chickens very seriously. It’s an obsessive way of […]
‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’ is a Touching Holocaust Drama where Jessica Chastain Shines
By: Debbie Wang Are there ever enough movies about unsung heroes from Holocaust? Maybe. But perhaps we need these films, like The Zookeeper’s Wife, now more than ever. With all that’s going on in the world and the current political climate, we need stories about compassionate people to remind us that hate cannot win. In Niki […]
Even Cute Babies and Puppies Can’t Save ‘The Boss Baby’
By: Debbie Wang According to the age old adage, love makes the world go ’round. Except, in the DreamWork’s animation world, there is only a very limited amount of love that can go ’round. Well, whatever will we do if there is only a certain amount of love to give?! Good thing babies are made […]