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Devon Bostick Doesn’t Pretend — That’s the Point

August 19, 2025August 18, 2025ActorsAtom Egoyan, Devon Bostick, Toronto

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

What Happened to Canadian Sci-Fi After Cube and Splice?

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025The Bottom LineCube and Splice, sci-fi

During the late ‘90s and the 2000s Canadian science fiction was not only surviving but at its best. Cube (1997) became a cult movie world wide. Splice (2009) attracted the attention of the studios and

From Adventure Bay to Global Screens: How Canadian Children’s TV Quietly Took Over the World

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025The Bottom LineCanadian Children's TV, PAW Patrol

There’s something oddly comforting about the sound of little animated paws scrambling to the rescue. Maybe it’s the upbeat music, maybe it’s the familiar roll call of names like Chase and Marshall – or maybe

Production at a standstill: Why Albertan films have been stuck in development since 2023

July 29, 2025July 30, 2025Today's Top StoriesAlberta, Albertine Films, Projects, Workforce

The Alberta film industry which is booming is placed on hold. Since 2023, the productions have been stagnant with hundreds of planned movies being either shelved or simply stuck in development hell. Groups of chairs

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James Cameron Now: A Director Who Rewrites the Rules of Vision

July 22, 2025July 21, 2025Daily RushesAvatar, James Cameron, The Abyss, Titanic

James Cameron’s name rings out across the film world, yet his way of crafting stories has always moved against the current. Over the past few decades, he hasn’t just adjusted the settings of science fiction

Toronto’s Somali Filmmaking Renaissance: 7 New Voices You Need to Know Before They Go Global

July 15, 2025July 14, 2025Filmmakersfilmmakers, Somali, Toronto

The Somali filmmaking in Toronto is not coming up but coming up in full force. The recent generation of Somali-Canadian filmmakers has used the local narratives over the last five years to develop thrilling short