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Canadians Win Big Early in What Was One of More Intriguing Oscar Ceremonies in Recent Years

March 18, 2026March 17, 2026News in BriefCanadians, Chris Lavis, Frankenstein, KPop Demon Hunters, Maciek Szczerbowski, Oscars, Shane Vieau, Tamara Deverell, The Girl who Cried Pearls

And thus concludes one of the more interesting Academy Awards in recent years. The 2026 Oscars had many things going for it; tight races, a rare tie, political jabs, self-deprecating humour, an infinitely likeable host,

Canadian Directors Who Refuse Easy Endings: A Watchlist for Serious Viewers

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026The Bottom LineBruce McDonald, Deepa Mehta, Easy Endings, Phillippe Falardeau

Canadian directors have built an international reputation for films that resist easy emotional release. Their work often ends in uncertainty, but not because of weak writing. The uncertainty is deliberate. It reflects a worldview in

Top 10 Hollywood Family Movies in 2026 to Watch During Kids’ Vacation

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026321 WeekendFamily Movies, Hollywood Family Movies

Family vacations are the perfect time for parents and children to relax, spend quality time together, and enjoy entertaining movies. Hollywood releases many family-friendly films every year, and 2026 is packed with exciting movies designed

A Cree Approach – Interview

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026InterviewA Cree Approach, Tristin Greyeyes

Last week at GEMFest, a great film had premiered and it touched the hearts of all in attendance. That film was called Cree Approach and it talked about a commonly discussed subject in our local

25th Anniversary Whistler Film Festival (WFF): Nika & Madison

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026InterviewEva Thomas, Nika & Madison, WFF, Whistler Film Festival

Nika & Madison is a Canadian feature film, shot and set in Ontario. It’s a crime thriller that takes on the all too common issue of authoritarian abuse against Indigenous women. It was co-written, produced,

How Canadian Filmmakers Portray Gambling and Risk on Screen

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026FilmmakersCasinos, filmmakers, Gambling, Portrayal

Canadian cinema often uses gambling as a lens to explore ambition, anxiety, and intimate personal stakes, drawing on motifs like card games or roulette to intensify drama. Contemporary settings sometimes acknowledge the broader shift toward