We have never had more movies at our fingertips. A few taps can summon thousands of films, yet the abundance has created a paradox: the easier cinema is to access, the harder it can be
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Co-Productions Are Saving Canadian Film. But, at What Cost?
When ambitious Canadian films reach major festivals today, they increasingly do so with passports from more than one country. Official treaty co-productions, jointly financed projects between Canada and international partners, have become a defining feature
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Day Players Part 1: Vancouver Actor Shawn Bordoff
Disclaimer: Since this is the first of a monthly series, this will be a bit different. Our Hollywood North articles have always been about Canadian talent, not about the humble staff writers. I wear a
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Why the Best Movie Monsters Are the Ones We Barely See Before It’s Too Late
You know the scene: the room goes quiet, someone stops breathing, and the camera refuses to show what is standing just outside the frame. That is often scarier than a full monster shot. Why? Because
Continue ReadingHow Casino Scenes Became Canada’s Unexpected Film Industry Asset
I’ve been watching a lot of Canadian films lately, and there’s this weird pattern I keep noticing. Gambling scenes show up constantly. But not in the way you’d expect. I’m talking about casino moments
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Why ‘My Winnipeg’ Is Canada’s Most Overlooked Film – Fix That Now
You have likely encountered such big Canadian movies as Incendies or The Sweet Hereafter. My Winnipeg is seldom spoken with those films, and that is not right. It is not only a film about a
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