What does a red-haired orphan, a windswept farm, and a single willow tree reveal about a nation? The story of Anne of Green Gables does more than entertain: it has helped shape how Canada understands
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The Forgotten Women of Canadian Animation
Most viewers can name a few famous animators. Few can name the women who built the craft in Canada, set new methods, and won global awards. That silence isn’t harmless; it changes what gets taught,
Continue ReadingFrom Ocean Tales to Screen Stories: How Bernie the Dolphin Reflects Marine Conservation in Cinema
Family movies about animals tend to linger long after the credits roll. A child meets a dolphin, friendships form, and a simple rescue adventure turns into a memory that shapes how oceans are imagined at
Continue ReadingInside the Jury Room: How Bias Toward Debut Directors Impacts Canadian Award Outcomes
Being honored with a national film award can transform the career of any director overnight. However, behind the closed doors of jury rooms, first-time filmmakers are often not playing on an even playing field. There
Continue ReadingReading the Smile: The Weaponization of Charm and Innocence in Novocaine
There’s a certain unease that settles in when something familiar begins to feel suspicious. Novocaine, a Canadian-American dark comedy with thriller undertones, plays precisely with this discomfort. At its center is the smile — an
Continue ReadingHidden Gems on Crave and CBC Gem Right Now
It is quite possible that taking advantage of Crave or CBC Gem that many viewers scroll through without noticing that some of the great Canadian storytelling is discreetly hidden under the various layers of trending
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