If this were an actual in-person Whistler Film Festival, this would be the day that I would be headed to the awards brunch and take a selfie with every single filmmaker that I met over the five days of the festival. For me it’s the photo equivalent of getting your yearbook signed. Alas, I continue […]
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Whistler Film Festival Day 4: It’s a BTS NYC Americana
The online edition of Whistler Film Festival keeps rolling on, and it’s right about this time that the fact I’m not walking through the village, moderating Q&A screenings, grabbing a poutine at Zog’s and running into filmmakers and movie buffs is really starting to hit me now. That said, I am still happy I am […]
Whistler Film Festival Day 2: Stray and Shorts In Danger
Day 2 of the virtual #WFF20 is upon us. Normally this is the day that I would wake up in my hotel room after the opening night party, fully exhausted after covering the opening night gala and party, fully ready to brew an entire pot of coffee and continue live-blogging. Alas, I am sitting at […]
Whistler Film Festival Day 1: Virtual Starter & Sugar Daddies
I love everything about film festivals. Having written about them for nearly 20 years now, it’s not only a personal passion but I also enjoy spreading the word of the movies I see to an audience. Getting to see movies throughout a select amount of days, meeting the filmmakers, talking movies and shop with fellow […]
Blu Ray Review: AVENGERS ENDGAME
If anyone knows me, I am much of a jokester about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and make puns on the sameness of all of the movies and the fans that only arrive in droves to see these movies and nothing else. As someone who journeys to film festivals and is at the movies 3-4 times […]
Happy National Canadian Film Day!
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 marks the fifth annual National Canadian Film Day, an annual celebration of Canadian cinema in our own very, very, very big backyard. Through my annual film festival pilgrimage to Toronto, Vancouver and Whistler Film Festivals I see a large amount of Canadian productions from all corners of the country. To celebrate […]
Breaking Down The 2018 Edition of South By Southwest Film Festival
By Jason Whyte, Managing Editor With contributions from Kielan Ellis, Daniel Azbel & Ben Scanga 2018 marked my 11th year at the South By Southwest Conference & Festivals and my first covering as Managing Editor for GetReelMovies.com. To say this was a fun year in Austin is a massive understatement; every day brought great […]
Cosplayers Bring Their Best to Fan Expo Canada 2017
It’s not a nerd/geek/fandom/comic/etc convention without some cosplayers. And at Fan Expo Canada 2017, we saw some of the coolest costumes over the course of the four day event. We saw a lot of people dressed up as Wonder Woman, their favourite Doctor, and various characters from Star Wars. We even caught some LARPing by a […]
Zachary Levi and John Barrowman Sing Their Hearts out at Fan Expo
Fan Expo Canada 2017 welcomed Chuck star Zachary Levi and fan favourite John Barrowman with open arms and, boy, were we blessed. Zachary Levi sat down to do a Q&A and when asked about the legacy of Chuck and its impact on pop culture, he said that he hopes that people realize that we need real heroes in the world […]
Hollywood Legends Kathleen Turner and Tim Curry Make Appearances at Fan Expo Canada 2017
The woman with the voice and the man cult following were both at Fan Expo Canada 2017 to each do their own Q&A panel. Known for her extensive work in film and television, Kathleen Turner is an absolute icon. In the spirit of Fan Expo, she was asked what she was a fan of when she […]
We Checked out the ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Costume Exhibit at Fan Expo 2017
Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok isn’t in theatres until November 3, 2017, but they brought an exclusive exhibit to Fan Expo 2017 so fans can see some of the amazing costumers from the film up close. We checked out the exhibit ourselves and were blown away by what we saw. The exhibit features six costumes from the film, […]
“Find the Force” on Force Friday II with these new ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Products
We were invited to a special sneak preview of some of the new innovative toys and technology being released on September 1, 2017 for the global Force Friday II celebration. For Force Friday II, fans can download the official Star Wars app and experience a see a special augmented reality over the skies of some global […]
Richard Armitage discusses ‘Pilgrimage’, his Fans and a Possible Return to Theatre
Richard Armitage is a man of the people. While most know him from The Hobbit Trilogy, he has amassed a fandom from all over. He is loved by the theatre crowd, specifically for his brilliant turns in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. He is also known for his roles in television, starring in Berlin Station and also having […]
10 Tips to Help You Survive Your First Fan Expo
Going to your first ever Fan Expo event? Feeling a little overwhelmed and don’t know what to expect? Don’t worry! Every year, more people are attending Fan Expo for the first time. Luckily for you, veteran Fan Expo attendees have some tips for you on how to navigate the event. We’ve compiled some of the […]
11 Celebrity Q&A Panels to Attend during Fan Expo Canada 2017
One of the reasons that most people love Fan Expo Canada is that every year they bring some of the most popular and beloved celebrities to Toronto. Fans get the chance to take photos with their favourite celebrity or snag an autograph. But there’s nothing that can beat a Q&A session! Here are just a […]