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Neeson Gets Limited Traction on THE ICE ROAD

October 12, 2021October 11, 2021ReviewLiam Neeson, The Ice Road

My dad once (or several times) told me that he first learned to drive on a frozen lake somewhere north of the 60th parallel. While this is apparently a none-too-unusual occurrence in that region of

VIFF 2021: Duelling Capsules Reviews

October 5, 2021October 4, 2021ReviewSee For Me, Tin Can, VIFF

A long-standing privilege of film criticism is being able to view films in advance of their release date or festival premieres. One slight caveat is the occasional request that we limit certain titles to “capsule

Just as I Am – Musically Marvelous

September 30, 2021September 27, 2021ReviewEvan Beloff, Just as I Am

Anyone who knows me knows I’ve mentioned my disability before, and I respect other people with disabilities. People with disabilities deserve recognition. I don’t let my autism get in my way when doing my many

VIFF: Ste. Anne Review

September 28, 2021September 27, 2021ReviewRhayne Vermett, Ste. Anne, VIFF

The Métis people of North America are a curious phenomenon created from early Indigenous and European contact via the fur trade. From this ethnogenesis was born a distinct culture that has and continues to struggle

Flashback – Full-Blown Freakiness

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021ReviewConnor Smith, Dylan O'Brien, Emory Cohen, Flashback, Hannah Gross, Keir Gilchrist, Liisa Repo-Martell, Maika Monroe

Have you ever had those weird flashbacks which look back on your life during an awkward situation? Do you ever notice how they affect your life in the future? I have them all the time

VIFF: Ann Hui Endeavours to KEEP ROLLING

September 21, 2021September 20, 2021ReviewAnn Hui, Keep Rolling, Man Lim Chung

Those close to me are aware of my deep affinity for the rich world of Hong Kong Cinema, particularly the golden age of action spectacles that ran from the 1970s to 1990s. I’ve thrilled at