Canadian movies might not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing important global cultural influences, but Canada’s unique and diverse film industry has made some important contributions to global culture. Beyond just
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What We Know About David Cronenberg’s Next Movie, The Shrouds
To the delight of many a cinephile – this journalist included – David Cronenberg, now an octogenarian with five decades of experience in the film industry, made a resounding return to filmmaking with the release
Continue ReadingSet in Canada Part 2
A lot of movies and TV shows are shot in Canada. This might be why you are reading a magazine called “Hollywood North.” Most of the production in English Canada is from US studios and
Continue ReadingIs David Cronenberg Making Another Movie?
Prior to the announcement of his latest movie Crimes of the Future, which released earlier this year, there was a palpable air of uncertainty regarding whether or not David Cronenberg would ever make another movie,
Continue ReadingTax Shelter Movies: SHIVERS
Last week, I wrote at length about Canadian cinema’s “Tax Shelter Era” which ran from 1974-1982 and encompassed those movies in which investors could claim 100% of their investment in a film for tax purposes.
Continue ReadingMy First Feature
Most directors complete a body of work before they try their hand at a feature film and even a finished feature with ‘A’ or ‘B’ list talent doesn’t guarantee box office gold or streaming success in the competitive landscape
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