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The Law of Moments (review)

October 11, 2016October 11, 2016ReviewEmma Samms, The Law of Moments, VIFF

The Law of Moments is an unusual family drama, one that’s reminiscent of the budding relationships between family and friends explored in movies like Peter Jackson’s Heavenly Bodies. Both that movie and this one differ

Abigaelle (Review)

October 7, 2016October 7, 2016ReviewAbigaelle, review, Travelling (Productions Festives)

Let’s focus on the subject of reality and fantasy. There’s a thin line between the two, and on some occasions fantasy completely replaces reality. That’s what the focus of this short film is as we

Film Review | When Day is Done (2016)

October 6, 2016July 20, 2017ReviewBrandon Roots, When Day is Done

Film run-time: 5 minutes | Starring Noreen Williamson Directed by Brandon Roots, Music by Bryan Senti, Sound Design by Arjun G. Sheth “When Day is Done“, a 2016 short film by Brandon Roots, is a

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.

Paris, 1971 (Review)

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016ReviewDavid Khachaturian, documentary, Paris 1971, Pere Lachaise Cemetery

Paris, 1971 is a short documentary featuring previously unheard interview excerpts with Jim Morrison, The Doors’ front man. The title gets its name from the city and year in which Morrison died. Contrary to what

Film Review | Android 207 (2006)

September 29, 2016July 20, 2017ReviewAndroid 207, Paul Whittington

Film run-time: 9 minutes | Animated by Paul Whittington Written and Directed by Paul Whittington “Android 207“, a 2006 short film by Paul Whittington, is an ingenious exercise of empathy and a greater metaphor for