Justin Oakey has been crafting what both he and this site have described as “Newfoundland Noir”, dark and shadowy depictions of intense characters and situations among the stormy maritimes. Oakey follows up previous efforts Flankers
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Slither – Review
With Halloween rapidly approaching, it will sadly be an indoor affair for most of us, given the current circumstances. But have no fear (figuratively speaking), as I have you covered over the next couple of
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VIFF: Haisla Supernatural Comes to Life in MONKEY BEACH
There’s a certain irony in having to leave home for a spell to see ourselves more clearly. Hindsight as always being 20/20 (if not 2020?), distance gives our demons perspective. In her debut narrative feature,
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The Last Casino Review
If you’re fascinated by the history of gambling and are looking for a slightly out-of-the-way movie that might have missed you by until this point, then look no further than The Last Casino – a
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VIFF: Cycles of Abuse Unlocked in CHAINED
Control. Control of our surroundings, control of ourselves and sometimes, control of others. Residing at the top of nature’s food chain, humans are apt to exert their influence where they can in nature’s hierarchies, even
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VIFF: A Punishing Weekend with the F*CKING IDIOTS
It is said that the first step to solving a problem is to admit there is one. The protagonists in Vancouver thespian David Milchard’s debut directorial feature Fucking Idiots do at least this much. Actually
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