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
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Hidden 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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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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What Happened to Canadian Sci-Fi After Cube and Splice?
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
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From Adventure Bay to Global Screens: How Canadian Children’s TV Quietly Took Over the World
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
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Production at a standstill: Why Albertan films have been stuck in development since 2023
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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