Unless you’ve been living under a rock for most of the 21st century, I think you’d agree that the superhero genre today is the undisputed commercial powerhouse of the Western box office. Last year’s Avengers:
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The Controversy of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and the Gender Politics that Came with It
Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife is set for release on July 10th, and while it’s still months from its premiere, the film has already generated some controversy over its production. Interestingly, the controversy has less to
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2020 Canadian Oscar Nominations and How They Compare to Previous Years
The 92nd Academy Awards is set to air to this Sunday, and this year is particularly light on Canadian nominees. Last year’s awards featured a laudable nine nominees in four different categories, with four of
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Mississippi Grind Review
As the opening shot fades in on rural Iowa farmland, the immaculate arch of a rainbow soon follows, lingering for a few fleeting moments before everything abruptly cuts to black. Such a sombre image might
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Ryan Reynolds’ Best Performances
Vancouver native Ryan Reynolds has established himself as one of the most reliable leading men working in Hollywood today. Sure, on the one hand he is dependable draw for box office receipts, as he has
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Why Most Films Deserve a Second Viewing
Try to think of the most recent film you’ve seen, but only for the first time, and your impression of it. Did you feel lost at times? Were you unimpressed by seemingly mundane scenes? Did
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