Michael Haneke’s (The White Ribbon, Amour) latest film is misnomer. There is nothing happy about this movie – and I loved it. The ironically named film is a dark, satirical drama about a seemingly perfect family on the surface, but is actually quite dysfunctional behind closed doors. Seeing Isabelle Huppert and Jean-Louis Trintignant reunited as a […]
TIFF 2017: ‘The Florida Project’ Review
Shot in beautiful pastel colours, Sean Baker’s The Florida Project is so intimate and real that you can almost feel the Floridian heat radiating on your skin. Set during the summer, the film follows Moonee, a young girl living with her mother, Halley, in an extended-stay motel. She explores her surroundings with her friends with a […]
TIFF 2017: ‘Porcupine Lake’ Review
Love never feels quite real from afar, but once you’re face to face with it, it’s like nothing else matters. Ingrid Veninger’s Porcupine Lake brings us an honest tale of discovery of a young girl named Bea, who meets Kate during a family trip. While Bea and Kate form a connection and explore a loss […]
TIFF 2017: ‘High Fantasy’ Review
The hedonistic era of filmmaking has had a much needed boost over the past few years, ones that gave off vibes of undoubtable realism. Jenna Bass’s High Fantasy is a movie that manages to keep that realization at hand with a twist to it. Here, a group of South African teens recoil a camping trip […]
TIFF 2017: ‘Novitiate’ Review
In recent years, there have been a couple films about the Catholic Church. Spotlight made us angry about the scandals behind closed doors. Ida let us see the psyche of a young woman who was about to take her vows to become a nun. Margaret Betts’ latest film, Novitiate, balances both of these stories. Cathleen (played 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, […]
‘The Space Between’ Review: The Book Would have Been Better
The Space Between, written, directed, and produced by Amy Jo Johnson (who you may recognize as the Pink Power Ranger, Kimberly Hart from the 1990s series), would have been a good book. On a bright sunny morning, a new father, Mitch, finds out his miracle baby is not actually his. This sudden and unwelcome discovery […]
“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 […]
‘Blood Honey’ Review: An Enticing Canadian Thriller
After nearly a decade, Jenibel Heath (Shenae Grimes-Beech) returns home to be with her dying father. But her dysfunctional family still hasn’t gotten over her mother’s suicide and Jenibel struggles with her personal guilt and nightmares. Influenced by classics such as Vertigo, The Shining, and Rosemary’s Baby, Blood Honey is an enticing thriller set on a secluded island in […]
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 […]
CONTEST: Win passes to see IT in theatres across Canada!
Enter for your chance to win passes to see IT in theatres! To Win: 1. Like our Facebook Page 2. Like our contest post 3. Tell us who you would bring with you to see the film. Contest is not sponsored by Facebook. Contest is open to legal residents of Canada only and ends September 18, […]
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 […]
‘Pilgrimage’ Review: Solid Talent Both In Front of and Behind the Camera
Pilgrimage is a good movie that could have been great if there was bigger budget. But at the same time, there is no big audience out there for a film like this so it’s difficult to blame the investors for keeping things small and place their bets instead on the talents of the crew in […]