When the first entry of a potential franchise is a home-run, its sequel is forced to bear a weight of expectation that becomes almost impossible to live up to. It’s because of this that there
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The Last Casino: Canada’s first, and arguably better version of Kevin Spacey’s 21
Produced by Greg Dummet, Lorraine Richard and Madeleine Henri, The Last Casino is a Canadian film released in 2004. Directed by Pierre Gill and written by Steven Westren, the Last Casino has a cast comprised
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PROJECT ITHACA: In Space, No One Can Hear You Snore
There’s a whole genre of low-rent sci-fi that infests the small screen. From the depths of the iTunes store to the bottom of your cable guide (for those still watching), these feature-length time suckers run
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The Dead Don’t Die, and neither does the concept
First of all, I know I’m a little late to the party. But better late than never. I guess. It’s not like this film is dead yet, and if it were, it won’t die, obviously.
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HARPOON Leaves Blood in the Water
Aristotle once categorized friendship into three types: utility, pleasure and “of the good”. The wry narrator of Rob Grant’s tropical thriller Harpoon suggests a fourth type; one where friends were once close, but only stay
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Nana touches the heart (mini-review)
It’s not often I get to check out a Canadian-produced film that was made in another country. Maybe once or twice in a blue moon, but not often. Written and directed by Ritesh Matlani, Nana
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