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 […]
CSFF 2017: ‘Hillsborough’ Review
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 […]