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The Sweet Hereafter (Review)

October 26, 2016October 23, 2016Review1997, Atom Egoyan, Cannes, The Sweet Hereafter

Achieving true emotional resonance in dramatic cinema is no easy task. Although many directors manage to manoeuvre its numerous pitfalls in its execution, few achieve what can be considered a perfect dramatic balance. After recently

My First Encounter with Guy Maddin

October 12, 2016October 10, 2016OpinionGuy Maddin, My Winnipeg, The Forbidden Room

It is not always easy to identify a film’s director by simply observing the way in which it is filmed. Influence begets influence, and so the pioneering techniques developed by cinematic visionaries are later adopted

Dead Ringers (Review)

October 5, 2016October 4, 2016ReviewDavid Cronenberg, Dead Ringers, Jeremy Irons

During my recent endeavours to better understand Canadian cinema, I encountered a film highly regarded in its history. Consequently, I decided to give my own impressions of David Cronenberg’s 1988 psychological horror film, Dead Ringers.

The Importance of Trailer Park Boys

September 28, 2016September 24, 2016OpinionCanadian TV, Trailer Park Boys

It is no secret that Europe does not receive a great many exports from Canadian television and media, particularly in comparison to the United States. Trailer Park Boys, however, seems to be the most significant

TIFF 2016, and My First Time Attending

September 21, 2016September 20, 2016FestivalsArrival, Christine, La La Land, TIFF 2016

On September 7th, it was once again time for the Toronto International Film Festival (or TIFF, as it is commonly and affectionately known), which concluded on Sunday. As a resident of Toronto, I felt compelled

How Much Do I Really Know About Canadian Cinema?

September 14, 2016September 10, 2016Canadian Independent Films, ExclusiveA History of Violence, Canadian Cinema, Dallas Buyers Club, The Fly, Turbo Kid

My mind has been preoccupied of late. Very recently, I realised that despite being an Irish film-fanatic who immigrated to Toronto six months ago, I lack a fundamental understanding of what defines Canadian cinema. Upon