A flood of documentaries come out each year, all in which attempt to accomplish either a mission or give insight to real life. Le Ride takes the insight route, breaking down the 1928 Tour De France cycling event. A challenge amongst nearly all athletes, a 3,500+ mile course in which only 41 competitors were able […]
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17 Movies for Fall 2017: Fall Movie Preview
Why does summer have to end? Especially considering how this year’s summer was probably one of the strongest in recent years for movies. With hits like It Comes At Night, Girls Trip, The Big Sick, Wonder Woman, and more, we were kind of hoping the summer would never end. At least we’ve got a strong fall movie season […]
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Thanks to our friends at Mongrel Media, we’re giving you the chance to win an iTunes digital copy of It Comes At Night! Contest Details: Like our Facebook page, like this contest post on Facebook, and tell us who you’d watch this movie with! Follow us on Twitter, retweet this contest post on Twitter, and tell […]
‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ Review: Saved by Reynolds and Jackson
The Hitman’s Bodyguard is an unusual beast. From the trailers it looked like another buddy comedy, and in many ways it was. One thing that stands out in The Hitman’s Bodyguard is the hitman, Darius Kincaid played by Samuel L Jackson. He’s unlike any trained killer we’ve seen on screen before, as he laughs, loves and cries. His […]
CONTEST: Win Passes to see ‘Blood Honey’ in Toronto or Ottawa
Hey Toronto and Ottawa! We’re giving you a chance to see Blood Honey at an advance screening on August 31 (Ottawa) or ROE passes to see it opening weekend in Toronto! There are two ways to win: 1. Follow us on Twitter, RT the contest post, and reply with which city you’d like to win passes […]
‘Logan Lucky’ Review: Four-leaf Clover Approved
When planning to rob the Carolina Speedway, it always helps to make bacon, stay organized and build a model using cardboard and toilet paper rolls. These three things alone will guarantee success in convincing your little brother to join you. After being laid off from his construction job because of his limp, Jimmy Logan (Channing […]
CONTEST: Win a copy of ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ on Blu-Ray!
Enter to win a copy of Transformers: The Last Knight on Blu-Ray! How to Win: Follow us on Twitter RT the contest post Reply with your favourite Transformer using the hashtag #GRMTransformers You must follow all the steps in order to be eligible to win. Contest is open to Canadian residents only. Contest closes September 26, 2017 […]
CONTEST: Win Advance Screening Passes to see ‘PATTI CAKE$’ in Toronto or Vancouver
Enter for your chance to see the Sundance hit PATTI CAKE$ at an advance screening in Toronto (Aug 23) or Vancouver (Aug 28). There are two ways to win: 1. Follow us on Twitter, RT the contest post, and reply with which city you’d like to win passes for using the hashtag #GRMPattiCakes. 2. Like our […]
‘The Glass Castle’ Review: Not Quite as Therapeutic as You’d Hope
The Glass Castle is based on the true story of author Jeannette Walls’ unusual upbringing. Short Term 12 director Destin Daniel Cretton, who is one of the most talented indie directors out there, was enlisted to adapt the best-selling 2005 memoir and it was no easy task. How do you take the most personal story someone has […]
‘Annabelle: Creation’ Review: The Horror Genre is Alive and Well
Not every genre movie is original or unique and there is nothing wrong with one just done right. There are many horror releases every year, but most of them are not very effective or memorable. The expectations after the release of the very original and successful Get Out earlier this year were low, but Annabelle: […]
‘Wind River’ Review: A Pleading Call to Action
Hell or High Water and Sicario screenwriter Taylor Sheridan is trying his hand at directing. And I am here for it. Wind River, which Sheridan also wrote, might not be your typical, seat-gripping thriller, but it will make you sweat and it will hold your attention. While some scenes are hard to watch (trigger warning: there is […]
‘Icarus’ Review: A Fascinating Look at Sport’s Biggest Doping Scandal
George Orwell, and in particular, his novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” is a recurrent motif in Bryan Fogel’s fascinating documentary Icarus. The film opens with a quote from Orwell: “During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” Regarding the massive doping scandal which swept the Rio Olympics, telling the truth does become a […]
‘The Dark Tower’ Review: A Plain, Rummaged Version of its Source Material
Stephen King, one of the most iconic authors to walk the earth at this point in time, once stated that he was most proud of his expansive universe series of “The Dark Tower” in which it spanned across 8 novels. With the amount of expansive world building that must’ve continued to grow and build throughout […]
‘Detroit’ Review: A Gripping, Refreshing Look at Civil Rights
Kathryn Bigelow knows how to make a good non-fiction thriller. That is a simple fact. With Zero Dark Thirty she expertly told the story of the assassination of Bin Laden. In The Hurt Locker she explored the lives of bomb disposal teams in the Middle East and showcased Bigelow at the peak of her powers. With Detroit, she has once again crafted […]
CONTEST: Win a copy of ‘THE WALL’ on Blu-Ray!
Enter for your chance to win a copy of The Wall starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, and Spencer Thomas! How to Win: Like us on Facebook Like the Facebook contest post Leave a comment telling us the name of your favourite war movie. You must follow all the steps in order to be eligible to win. […]