The 2025 Leo Awards were held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Vancouver on July 12th and 13th. The Bird in my Backyard was nominated in five categories. Eric Pittman built the house and maintains
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Living Together by NFB
Finding the right roommate can feel like going on a blind date, with a lease attached. In Living Together (Cohabiter), filmmaker Halima Elkhatabi transforms this everyday quest into a revealing portrait of a generation confronting
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Trap is One of the Most Shameful Examples of Nepotism I Have Ever Seen
Writer and director M. Night Shyamalan has been a staple of commercial cinema for over 25 years, ever since the release of his classic 1999 psychological supernatural thriller The Sixth Sense, which to this day
Continue ReadingCinematic Aesthetics for Fall: How Thoughtfully Chosen Film Posters Bring a Cozy Atmosphere into Your Home
Autumn doesn’t just mark a change in nature — it also inspires a shift indoors. As days grow shorter and the desire for warmth and retreat increases, many of us seek to bring a new
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Devon Bostick Doesn’t Pretend — That’s the Point
Some actors walk into a scene and demand your attention. Devon Bostick doesn’t. He stands there, often slightly off-center, and waits for you to find him. His characters rarely ask to be liked. They don’t
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How Canada’s Film Industry Captures High-Stakes Drama in the Digital Age
Canada’s film industry is celebrated for sharp storytelling, raw realism, and a fearless dive into psychological depth where other national cinemas might hesitate. One of the less-discussed but increasingly relevant themes in Canadian filmmaking is
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