On April 15, 1989, one of the worst days in football (soccer) history occurred. 96 men and women went to watch a game and never returned. Growing up as a Liverpool fan my Grandpa always told me about the Hillsborough disaster and how important it was that we honour the memory of those 96 who […]
CONTEST: Win Advance Screening Passes to see ‘Beatriz at Dinner’
Courtesy of Elevation Pictures, we’re giving away advance screening passes to see Beatriz at Dinner in Toronto and Vancouver on June 14, 2017 Contest Details There are two ways to win: Like this contest post on Facebook and comment with the names of three people you’d like to have a dinner party with and the city you’d […]
You could Win 3D advance screening passes to see Disney/Pixar’s Cars 3
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Canada, you could win 3D advance screening passes to see Disney/Pixar’s Cars 3 on June 14, 2017 in Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. To win, like this contest post on Facebook and name one new character that will be in Disney/Pixar’s Cars 3. Don’t forget to tell us which city you’d like passes for. Contest is […]
CONTEST: Win Advance Screening Passes to see ‘The Big Sick’
Courtesy of Elevation Pictures, we’re giving away advance screening passes to see The Big Sick in select cities across Canada! Contest Details Screenings are taking place in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Halifax. Toronto screening will be held on June 26, 2017. Vancouver screening will be held on June 28, 2017. All other […]
CONTEST: Win an iTunes Digital Copy of ‘Bitter Harvest’
Courtesy of D Films, we’re giving away iTunes digital copies of Bitter Harvest to our readers in Canada! Check out our interview with the director of the film here. Contest Details: There are two ways to win: Like this contest post on Facebook and comment with how many countries director George Mendeluk has filmed in. Hint: You’ll […]
‘Band Aid’ Shows Music Heals all Wounds
Band Aid, the refreshingly raw, real, and hilarious feature debut from Zoe Lister-Jones, is the story of a couple, Anna (Zoe Lister-Jones) and Ben (Adam Pally), who can’t stop fighting. Advised by their therapist to try and work through their grief unconventionally, they are reminded of their shared love of music. In a last-ditch effort […]
‘Manifesto’ Review: 13 Reasons Why Cate Blanchett is an Icon
Premiering at Sundance this year, Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto saw Cate Blanchett, one of the greatest actresses of all time, delivering a career best performance in 13 distinct, must-see vignettes. Blanchett seamlessly transitions from character to character, whether she’s portraying a school teacher, a homeless man, or a puppeteer and yes, her puppet. The natural charisma from Blanchett radiates […]
‘Score: A Film Music Documentary’ is a Must See for Film Fans
The score of a film is just as important as the screenplay or the cinematography. It brings forth emotion or can completely change a film’s essence. Score: A Film Music Documentary deals with the beauty of film scores and studies some of the greatest composers and their greatest compositions. Unsurprisingly it does an amazing job. While interviews […]
‘Wonder Woman’ is a Fairly Decent Film Overhyped by Its Own Undeniable Importance
Wonder Woman’s success is an odd thing. It isn’t really a surprise, all the trailers looked solid, it had a bunch of talented people working on it, and Gal Gadot was like, literally the only good thing in Batman v Superman. But, at the same time, it comes from the gibbering clown factory that is […]
Inside Out 2017: ‘The Ring Thing’ Review
Not everyone believes in the institution of marriage, and that’s okay. But what happens when a lesbian couple are desperately in love with each other, but have different views about marriage and how marriage has affected the LGBT community? William Sullivan explores this topic in The Ring Thing, using his characters to tell this story in […]
Inside Out 2017: ‘The Lavender Scare’ Review
In 1953, President Eisenhower declared all homosexuals as “sexual perverts” that were risks to national security. During the Cold War where paranoia was at an all-time high, his executive order discriminated against the LGBT community, terminating them from their positions as public servants. This moment in history was a major catalyst for the fight for […]
‘Wonder Woman’ is more than just a “female superhero movie”
When Alamo Drafthouse announced a women-only screening of Wonder Woman, Twitter went nuts. Women were thrilled that they would get to see a film about a strong, powerful woman with other like-minded women. Women, and those who identified as women, were able to see a major mainstream superhero movie that they could probably relate to more […]
‘Abacus: Small Enough To Jail’ is real drama, and real life
The mess that the banking and financial industry has become is all the more relevant in Steve James’ latest documentary, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail. From immigration politics to fraud, there’s a lot going on, but it’s a seamlessly presented look at such a crisis that gets you deep inside, yet never too lost, in […]
Inside Out 2017: ‘Heartstone (Hjartasteinn)’ Review
Set against the background of a beautiful, rural village in Iceland, Heartstone is an auspicious debut from director Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson. Neither Thor nor Christian have the best home life. Thor’s sisters bully him relentlessly and his single mother pretty much resents his existence. Christian’s dad is no better – he’s abusive and his homophobia is evident […]
‘Berlin Syndrome’ is a Tourist’s Worst Nightmare
While holidaying in Berlin, Australian photographer, Clare, meets Andi, a charismatic local man and there is an instant attraction between them. A night of passion ensues. But what initially appears to be the start of a romance, takes an unexpected and sinister turn when Clare wakes the following morning to discover Andi has left for […]