Every so often you will see a film that manages to do something fresh and different in a totally unexpected way. JOY RIDE is that film. It’s the girl gang, road trip, K-Pop, Asian -American raunchy feel -good, viral video comedy that we didn’t know we needed. This wild fresh comedy is the debut feature […]
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All the latest movie reviews for films released in Canada.
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY – When Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries
This year’s bunch of films for the blockbuster season isn’t a huge success that it should be post-pandemic. And despite a few recent box office flops than success, fans wanting to see INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY will at least get their money’s worth of thrills. Mads Mikkelsen is delightfully nasty in this […]
THE FLASH Review – Too Far Gone
The only reason I went to see THE FLASH movie is to enjoy witnessing the return of Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne aka Batman. The music and the Tim Burton touch is everywhere when he’s gracing the screen and I wanted to watch those movies and first animated series again! There’s also Sasha Calle as […]
A MAN CALLED OTTO on Blu Ray – Tom Hanks Can’t Play Mean
A MAN CALLED OTTO is an American remake of a vastly superior Swedish movie called A MAN CALLED OVE which was on the film festival circuit many years ago. This American remake is from the Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson Playtone and a lot has changed in this American restyling. For the most part I am completely […]
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Review – There’s Scary Moments to Shiver To
Although just how much time has passed between GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY films (and other appearances) isn’t too much of a concern in volume three. The story that’s presented continues from where AVENGERS: ENDGAME left off, where an alt-universe version of Gamora (Zoe Saldaña) appeared, and she hates Quill (Chris Pratt). That’s when Starlord’s downward […]
SISU Review – Grindhouse To The MAX
Notable Finnish Director Jalmari Helander (RARE EXPORTS, BIG GAME) returns with his action adventure, war-time new movie SISU, a film clearly inspired by RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD as Helander is one of a handful of modern directors that has the gift of capturing the vibe of the cinema of an era of cinema that is almost […]
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET Review – Let This Movie Embrace You
I will never forget the late, great Roger Ebert’s review of the 2000 gem ALMOST FAMOUS where he said that he wanted to give the Cameron Crowe-directed, 1970s era gem a hug. I always loved that expression, and I also love a movie that casts its spell on you as if someone that you have […]
A Dungeon Master’s Guide to the many Dungeons & Dragons Films
Contributor Ed Sum takes a look at D&D Film History, from the 2000 Movie to the recently released 2023’s Honor Among Thieves, now in cinemas. Although some fans of role playing games say DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES is a critical hit, there are nuances which make me think otherwise. Hot air balloons didn’t […]
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE Review – The Big Mac Movie of 2023
As a child of the 1980s, I still remember that moment when my Nintendo console powered on. Our family bought the combo version which included a copy of both SUPER MARIO BROS and DUCK HUNT, the latter of which had the zapper. But we revved up SUPER MARIO BROS right away as it was the […]
CFF 2023 Interview – HOW TO GET MY PARENTS TO DIVORCE director Sandrine Brodeur-Desrosiers
“This film was very special and distinct from my other work. I had worked a lot with kids in my previous films, but these films were not necessarily for children. Although, the previous films had great lives in festivals (the short JUST ME AND YOU won the crystal bear at the Berlinale – awarded by […]
SxSW Reaction – DEADLAND
ABOUT: U.S. Border agent Angel Waters comes across what would normally be a routine illegal crossing, but It quickly devolves into his worst nightmare. Barely clinging to life, the immigrant utters, “El Paso, por favor”. In a tragic twist of fate the immigrant is killed while being held at a remote border outpost. Under the cover of darkness, Angel and […]
SxSW Reaction – 299 QUEEN STREET WEST
Canada represent, and this time in a BIG way! One of the festival highlights in covering the Canadian beat, the epic doc 299 QUEEN STREET WEST is a flat out love letter to MuchMusic, the music channel that started it all. I was so happy to attend the final screening at the Zach Theatre with […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – PLAN C director Tracy Droz Tragos
“PLAN C is about abortion – specifically the abortion pill. It tells the story of a movement of activists and medical professionals who have been at work in the United States for almost a decade, working to spread the word about, and access to, medication abortion. It tells the stories of women who have used […]
SxSW Reaction: CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN
Here we take a look at the SxSW doc CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMIRITAN and our reaction. WHAT IT IS ABOUT: Director Penny Lane’s decision to become a “Good Samaritan” by giving one of her kidneys to a stranger turns into a funny and moving personal quest to understand the nature of altruism. “Confessions of […]
Contest: Win a Digital Copy of 80 FOR BRADY from Paramount Pictures
It’s another Get Reel Giveaway as we gear up to cover SxSW! Our partners at Paramount have sent over a few Apple TV Digital Copy codes for the recent theatrical hit 80 FOR BRADY starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Rita Moreno, playing four best friends all off to see Tom Brady in […]