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
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Far 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
Continue ReadingSPACE COMMAND: Canada’s First TV Drama
In the far reaches of outer space, a starship rockets through distant solar systems in the search for scientific knowledge and perhaps the discovery of extraterrestrials. Aboard is legendary Canadian actor James Doohan, but he’s
Continue ReadingCritic’s Choice: TOP 5 FOR 2023
Sometimes it feels like I chart the course of my whole year via the movies. My calendar is marked by film festivals (DOXA, VIFF), major releases (Super Mario, Barbenheimer), retrospective film showings (Showa Godzilla at
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