Ever since The Blair Witch Project took the world by storm back in 1999, the found footage genre has rarely used to explore anything deeper than the odd jump scare. So color me interested when
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VIFF: Anthony Shim Premieres Debut Feature DAUGHTER at Fest
It was a thrilling morning on Wed, Sept 4th when the always-eclectic VIFF program was unveiled to hungry media at the Vancity Theatre. Among the highlighted entries in the BC-based Sea To Sky program was
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READY OR NOT Review
The pre-wedding jitters are more than justified in this latest horror offering from duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Set exclusively in the sprawling estate of the Le Domas family, Ready or Not sees blushing
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GOOD BOYS Offers Good Times at the Cineplex
A decent R-rated mainstream comedy is a rare beast these days. With studios clinging to the more box office-friendly PG-13 rating for nearly every genre under the sun (horror notwithstanding), you might have better luck
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VQFF: SONG LANG is a Beautifully Subtle If Not Imperfect Picture
Aside from conspicuously rhyming with this reviewer’s name, the title of Leon Le’s debut film Song Lang refers to a musical instrument of the same name. An instrument that keeps the rhythm in an orchestra.
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VQFF: Our Dance of Revolution
On July 3, 2016, the Toronto Pride Parade was ground to a halt moments after it had barely begun. The source of the disruption lay in the hands of the Toronto chapter of Black Lives
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