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Why Crash is More Relevant than Ever, 13 Years On

October 25, 2017October 24, 2017ReviewCrash, Paul Haggis

Hard to believe that it has been 13 years since the release of Paul Haggis film Crash, and the Oscar controversy that went with it. Commentators did not take kindly to the Academy apparently “playing

Hayden Christensen: A Cautionary Tale in the Industry

October 18, 2017October 16, 2017ActorsHayden Christensen

There is an apt comparison to be made between the turn of the century, and the career of Canadian actor Hayden Christensen who, at the time, was looking to be Canada’s next big export: both

David Cronenberg’s Greatest Cinematic Achievement

October 11, 2017October 9, 2017OpinionA History of Violence, David Cronenburg

In my time writing for this publication, I have reviewed more than my fair share of films by David Cronenberg, in an effort to trace back his origins as the ‘Godfather of body horror.’ While

Ginger Snaps (Review)

October 4, 2017October 2, 2017ReviewGinger Snaps

Teen flicks are a lot like horror films: they saturate the market with mostly subpar features, with the hopes of cashing in on their seemingly unwavering popularity. With that being said, when a well-received film

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Cult Film You Shouldn’t Miss

September 27, 2017September 27, 2017ReviewEdgar Wright, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

With the massive critical and commercial success of Baby Driver this year, I think it is safe to say that Edgar Wright has put the whole Ant-Man fiasco behind him, and with an artistic vigor

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Review)

September 20, 2017September 19, 2017ReviewMartin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri

After singing the praises for Guillermo del Toro’s latest release in my review last week, I had anticipated The Shape of Water to come away with the Grolsch People’s Choice Award, which is the highest