As far as visual conceptual is concerned, Bong Joon Ho’s Okja not only flourishes, but leaps into some of the most engaging spectacles of the year so far. From the costumes to the sets, there’s always something interesting to look at. While that is happening, there is simultaneously a struggle to maintain balance in what […]
‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ is a Knight to Forget (Yeah, that’ll do.)
And so, yet another entry in Michael Bay’s Transformers franchise is released, and with it comes the now almost a decade old film press tradition of autopsying it like a bloated corpse dragged out of a sewer. Yes, surprising absolutely nobody Transformers: The Last Knight, is a load of old toilet. To be fair, it’s […]
‘The Hero’ Review: A Character Study that Resonates
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about The Hero is that it is this year’s Birdman. This is one of the biggest compliments I could give a film. The story centers around an aging Western icon, Lee Hayden who, thanks to a viral video has a chance at reviving his career in the movies. Along […]
Win Passes to Toronto’s 2017 Open Roof Festival!
Do you like #MoviesMusicBeer? Then you’ll want to check out the 2017 Open Roof Festival (ORF). Returning for it’s 8th season at 99 Sudbury, located just southwest of Queen Street West and Dovercourt Road, ORF is running every Tuesday from June 27 to August 29 by pairing live music with great movies. On the day of the […]
‘The Bad Batch’ is Audacious Arthouse
The Bad Batch follows Arlen (Suki Waterhouse) after she’s left in a Texas wasteland fenced off from civilization. While trying to navigate the unforgiving landscape, Arlen is captured by a savage band of cannibals led by the mysterious Miami Man (Jason Momoa). With her life on the line, she makes her way to The Dream […]
‘The Book of Henry’ is the worst film of 2017, so far
2015’s Jurassic World destroyed box office records – something no one quite saw coming. It’s not even insulting to the fact to it’s big-budgeted, post-production, tattered, derivative nature though. It’s insulting because the man who made it is Colin Trevorrow, and that after that mess he makes an equally worse mess of a movie that’s […]
‘All Eyez on Me’ Review: The Antithesis of Flow
In honour of Tupac, I’m writing this piece ‘Bout a lil’ bit of his history and All Eyez on Me. We start at the beginning, when he’s in the womb And eventually end up in the courtroom, the tomb Then we see how his career blooms And all the stories that are picked up by the […]
CONTEST: Win an iTunes Digital Copy of ‘Tommy’s Honour’
Courtesy of D Films, we’re giving away iTunes digital copies of Tommy’s Honour to our readers in Canada! Contest Details: There are two ways to win: Like the contest post on Facebook and tell us in the Facebook comments why you want to see the film. Follow us and retweet the contest post on Twitter and reply with […]
CONTEST: Win Advance Screening Passes to See ‘The Hero’ in Vancouver
Hey Vancouver! We have a special contest for you to see The Hero on Thursday, June 15, 2017 courtesy of The Orchard. The film stars legendary actor, Sam Elliott (Hulk, Up in the Air, The Ranch), Laura Prepon (Orange is the New Black), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones, Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23), and Nick Offerman (Parks […]
Creative Visions: Hong Kong Cinema 1997-2017 – Celebrate 20 Years of Hong Kong Films
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is bringing Creative Visions: Hong Kong Cinema 1997-2017 to Toronto for one weekend only. As only one of 11 other cities in the world selected to host the event, Creative Visions will feature eight carefully curated films that celebrate Hong Kong films. The event will run from June 23 – […]
Support Women Directors at the 2017 Breakthroughs Film Festival in Toronto
Did you read our piece on Wonder Woman and women in film? Want to continue to support women directors and strong female voices? Well put your money where your mouth is and check out the 2017 Breakthroughs Film Festival in Toronto. The festival runs from June 16 – 17, 2017 at the Royal Cinema (608 College […]
CSFF 2017: ‘Keepers of the Game’ Review
For years lacrosse has been the main sport for the men of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. But that changes when the local High School forms an all girls lacrosse team. They must face an uphill battle to be respected by their classmates but also their community. When they reach the Championship, it’s much more than […]
CSFF 2017: ‘Salluit Run Club’ Review
Salluit Run Club is a short documentary about seven Inuit youth who travel to Hawaii to run a half-marathon. It’s not really about the half-marathon; it’s about their personal journeys and why they decided to take up running. Each one of these kids has their own struggles and it’s touching to see them open up to […]
‘The Mummy’ is Yet Another Pointless Remake
It’s becoming a rarity these days to see an original big budget movie coming out of Hollywood. Everything seems to be a remake, a prequel, or a sequel. With The Mummy, Hollywood reaches a new level of unnecessary remakes. Unfortunately, for all the film-goers who are excited for a new Tom Cruise movie, this one is […]
‘Megan Leavey’ Review: Kate Mara Anchors a Simple, but Intensely Emotional Film
Don’t be fooled by the artwork and trailers for Megan Leavey. This is not just a war movie and it’s not just a movie about a Marine and her dog. It’s a story about relationships and love. Bear with me here. Whenever I hear a film is based on a true story, I’m already somewhat invested. There’s […]