Cinema attendance in Canada peaked in 2019 at roughly 130 million admissions. By 2023, that number had settled at around 80 million — a significant gap that the industry expected to close faster than it
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Shadows and Stakes: The Dialectics of Identity, Genre, and Regionalism in Canadian Cinema
Canadian cinema has historically occupied a unique, highly contested space in global film studies. Positioned adjacent to the cultural hegemon of Hollywood, Canadian filmmakers have struggled against structural exclusion, low national viewership, and a persistent
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How British Columbia’s Communities Are Helping Local Screen Culture Thrive
There’s something special about watching a story unfold in a place you recognize. Whether it’s a Vancouver street corner, a coastal town on Vancouver Island, or a mountain backdrop in the Interior, British Columbians have
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High Stakes on Screen: How Gambling Has Shaped Canadian Cinema
There’s a reason the gambler is one of cinema’s most enduring archetypes. The person willing to risk everything on a single turn of a card makes for irresistible drama, and Canadian filmmakers have explored that
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Why Familiar Brands Continue Appearing in Film, Television, and Popular Culture
Stories are often remembered for their characters, dialogue, and dramatic moments, but the worlds in which those stories unfold are built from much smaller details. A believable city street, a family kitchen, a corner store,
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Transform Your Backyard Into a Winter Cinema with Heated Outdoor Mats
Canadian winters don’t have to mean retreating indoors. Picture this: snowflakes drifting down while you’re settled comfortably in your backyard, watching a film projected against the crisp night air. What makes this possible isn’t just
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