It’s interesting to think that, while Marvel’s “American” Avengers are out saving the world (but still mostly America of course), Fox’s two current tent-pole characters, Deadpool and Wolverine, who are also both Canadian, seem less
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Girlfriend’s Day (Review)
I made sure to pay attention to the credits this time. I wanted to see who’s behind this elaborate send up of the mystery-thriller genre, ingeniously infusing melodrama and murder into the world of holiday
Continue ReadingCafe Mephisto (Review)
When night falls around Vancouver, a new subspecies of people lurk in the darkness. You can find them at any 24-hour cafe doing their own things at their own times. Sometimes they’re exploring, sometimes they’re
Continue ReadingReview of The Last Casino
Casino gaming, whether it is in a traditional land based casino or in a virtual casino, has become a popular pastime for many around the globe. As a result, many films have been released that
Continue ReadingMeek’s Cutoff (Review)
After seeing Certain Women, I sought out more of writer-director Kelly Reichardt’s films. One was and is available on Canadian Netflix: Meek’s Cutoff, a plodding depiction of life on the American frontier; no one can
Continue ReadingFilm Review | Chocolate Cake (2017)
Film run-time: 9 minutes | Starring Brittney Grabill, Manny Jacinto, Kurt Ostlund Directed by Brittney Grabill, Written by Josh Ssettuba, Produced by Mary Rachel Gardner “Chocolate Cake“, a 2017 short film by Brittney Grabill, is
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