When discussing Canadian filmmakers, there are certain names that always crop up. James Cameron, David Cronenberg, Atom Egoyan, Denis Villeneuve; these are all names that are considered synonymous with Canadian cinema, and deservedly so, given
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Why Superbad is One of My All-Time Favourite Comedies
Everyone has defining cinematic experiences. Upon seeing The Godfather during its initial release, audience perceptions on the possibilities of the crime saga shifted for the better, or, for a more recent example, The Avengers proved
Continue ReadingWayne’s World (Review)
Mike Myers may not be the household name he once was, but the Canadian’s films and their accompanying library of quirky characters have made an indelible impression on the world comedy, beginning with 1992’s Wayne’s
Continue ReadingThe Interview (Review)
Cold open aside, beginning your comedy with an interview with Eminem is one thing, but to have the provocative rapper casually out himself as a homosexual after questioning his perceived homophobic lyrics is on an
Continue ReadingWhat We Know About the New Terminator
I wrote last year about the upcoming soft reboot of the Terminator franchise, with little details circulating at the time other than the confirmed involvement of series veterans Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, while its
Continue ReadingPrisoners (Review)
It opens with a father and son patiently waiting amongst the trees, as the father recites the Lord’s Prayer, before a deer reveals itself and the shot is taken, presumably penance for taking a life.
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