“Seems like at some point in time, we’ve both been mistaken for Indians…” It’s easy to forget in this increasingly globalized world that for most of human history, people typically lived and worked their whole
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Tax Shelter Movies: NOTHING PERSONAL
As an active follower (and participant) in Canadian Film & TV, I tend to hear a lot of rhetoric bemoaning the constant use of Canada as a “backlot” by Hollywood and that our country would
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Talent on Tap: Director Adrian Murray on RETROGRADE
One of the most refreshing things a jaded reviewer can come across is a minimalist work stripped of nearly all bells and whistles that’s laser-focused on a compelling character-driven narrative. Even a simple story of
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SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE Review
Did you know that in over 20 years worth of Spider-Man movies, there hasn’t been a single flop? It’s true. Even the relatively-derided Amazing Spider-Man 2 still managed over $700m at the global box office
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VSFF 2023: Program One Capsule Reviews
One of the last pre-pandemic events I attended was the 2020 edition of the Vancouver Short Film Film Festival (VSFF). While the larger and better-known VIFF does boast ample short film offerings, VSFF is a
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CASCADE a Confounding Caper
Ever see one of those movies where it constantly feels like you’re missing important details? This can happen at least once to anyone as a result of a wandering mind or an ill-timed trip to
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