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. […]
CONTEST: Win a copy of ‘THE CIRCLE’ on Blu-Ray!
Enter for your chance to win a copy of The Circle on Blu-Ray! How to Win: Follow us on Twitter. RT the contest post. Reply with #GRMTheCircle You must follow all the steps in order to be eligible to win. Contest is open to Canadian residents only. Contest closes Aug 11, 2017 at 12:00 pm EST. […]
CONTEST: Win Advance Screening Passes to see ‘STEP’ in Toronto or Vancouver
Enter for your chance to see the Sundance and Hot Docs sensation STEP at an advance screening in Toronto (Aug 9) or Vancouver (Aug 14). STEP was the second runner-up for the Audience Award at this year’s Hot Docs Festival! There are two ways to win: 1. Follow us on Twitter, RT the contest post, and reply with which […]
CONTEST: Win Advance Screening Passes to see ‘Logan Lucky’
Who’s feeling lucky? Enter for your chance to win a double pass to see Logan Lucky at an advance screening in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax and Victoria. Screenings take place on August 16, 2017 at 7 pm local time, except in Winnipeg where the screening is at 7:30 pm. There are two ways to win: Like […]
CONTEST: Win Advance Screening Passes to see ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’
Thanks to VVS Films, we’re giving you the chance to see the hilarious new film, The Hitman’s Bodyguard before anyone else in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, and Ottawa! All screenings take place on August 16, 2017. There are two ways to win: 1. Follow us on Twitter, RT the contest post, and reply with which […]
Toronto International Film Festival Announces First Slate of Documentaries and Midnight Madness Programming
The 2017 Toronto International Film Festival is shaping up to be another great festival. Even with scaling back, the programmers at TIFF continue to select great films. Many of the documentaries announced today have a recurring theme of resistance. In a statement, TIFF Docs Programmer Thom Powers said, “We pay witness to rebels challenging the […]
CONTEST: Win a copy of ‘Baywatch’ on Blu-Ray!
Do you like The Rock and Zac Efron and want to see them having an ab-off on the beach? Then you’ll want to enter for your chance to win a copy of Baywatch on Blu-Ray! How to Win: Like our Facebook Page Like this contest post on Facebook Leave a comment on the Facebook post telling […]
‘American Gods’ is Brilliantly Unique, and Uniquely Brilliant
Based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, American Gods is one of the best TV series in a year that’s had a lot of great TV so far. With arguably the strongest, and most self-assured first season I’ve ever seen, American Gods bursts into existence with a fantastically realised vision of […]