Movies

“SOVEREIGN SOIL is an ode to the spirit and resilience of people who live off the land in a remote northern Canadian community and who have dedicated their lives to sustainably producing food for that community. Shot over four seasons, the film reveals a deep understanding of the wisdom, passion, hardship, joy, and spiritual bonds […]

If you are a film fan or have followed the festival circuit, or if you are even preparing for the upcoming Oscars, PARASITE is a movie that nearly needs no introduction. From Bong Joon Ho, the legendary director of SNOWPIERCER and THE HOST, his Palme D’Or winning latest feature has received universal acclaim from both […]

Over the past 31 years, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has garnered a well-deserved reputation of being an oasis of sun-soaked storytelling in the California desert. This January the 2020 PSFF offered an exemplary programme of films, from world premieres to spotlights on classics, from A-list attendees toasting ‘a list’ of up-and-comers at the […]

“I think that cinema is a powerful tool to explore other realities, and this short film is a window to a unique universe of my country. In the shadow of Guacari is a story about the value of a promise and friendship, but in the middle of a context full of traditional songs and very […]

“The film follows a young man over the course of a tense weekend as he tries to reclaim power over his guardian and stalkers.” Director Anthony Lucido on TENDER which screens at the 2019 edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival.  Congratulations on your film playing and welcome to VIFF! Is your first time here […]

“The Antenna is a surreal nightmarish journey about an apartment being slowly possessed by an antenna.” Director Orçun Behram on THE ANTENNA which screens at Fantastic Fest 2019!  Congratulations on your film playing in at Fantastic Fest this year! Is your first time at FF and are you planning to attend your screenings? Yes, it […]

“THE DEEPER YOU DIG is a waltz between Life, Death, and the eerie in-between; danced by three desperate souls…a mother, daughter, and a stranger who makes very bad decisions. After a late-night accident leads to murder, secrets don’t last long in the dirt, and the depths of darkness, fear, and love must be summoned to […]

“The film is about the surprising influence Kung Fu cinema has had on movie making and popular culture.  It’s a love letter to the cinema of the underdog.” Director Serge Ou on IRON FISTS & KUNG FU KICKS which is screening at Fantastic Fest 2019!  Congratulations on your film playing in at Fantastic Fest this […]

SCREAM, QUEEN! is a documentary about the GAYEST horror movie ever made and the closeted actor who’s career it ruined. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE was supposed to be Mark Patton’s big break, but the coded gay subtext of the script brought out a secret he had been hiding from the world. No […]

“GRIEF is about a couple who’ve lost a son under some pretty horrible circumstances. After a year of blaming each other and driving their relationship into the ground, they come to a point of ‘final reckoning,’ where a stranger arrives in the middle of the night and makes them face their fears of blame and […]

“ROCK, PAPER & SCISSORS is a thriller crossed with family drama and black twisted humor. The return of a prodigal daughter in search of her share of an inheritance puts her against her two half siblings and drags the family into a perverse struggle for power or ultimately at least for survival.” Congratulations on your […]

Another year, another glorious time at the 2019 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. While I know there were a lot of people trying to celeb-spot or spend hundreds of dollars on flashy premieres, I was in the trenches seeing one movie after another for 11 days straight. I saw a delightful mix of […]