“There doesn’t necessarily have to be something ‘Indigenous’ in it to be an Indigenous story” veteran screen actress Tanis Parenteau tells me as we connect across time zones over Zoom. “Just the fact that we’re
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ORAH Thrills and Devastates
Coming off the immensely satisfying Canadian-produced thriller Cold Road, it’s no surprise that another genre film would catch my eye. Lonzo Nzkwe’s sophomore feature Orah certainly seemed to have all the hallmarks of a satisfying
Continue ReadingRemembering NORMAN JEWISON and the Films He Left Us
On Saturday Jan 20, the legendary Norman Jewison passed on from this world at age 97. Lauded by many as one of the most important Canadian filmmakers in cinema history, Jewison left a rich legacy
Continue ReadingFar North Duel on a COLD ROAD
It is inarguably the genre film that keeps the film industry in business. From the romantic comedy that sees two mismatched individuals find true love to the horror flick that witnesses some supernatural force wreak
Continue ReadingDREAM SCENARIO a Nightmare Come True
I sometimes suspect that Nicolas Cage has such a prolific career that if you look closely enough, he may show up in your family’s home videos. While his chronic inability to turn down acting work
Continue ReadingGOOD GRIEF a Love Story for Friendships
Unlike the majority of the mainstream crowd, I haven’t had the pleasure of viewing a single episode of the modern classic sitcom Schitt’s Creek that Dan Levy created with his father Eugene. In an industry
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