Have you ever been browsing Netflix Canada and wondered to yourself What misses are good? In a country where the movie industry has an image of superb film courses and low ticket sales, other Canadian
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A common misconception among new film buffs: Casino Royale (2006) is not a remake of Casino Royale (1967)
Among many first-time James Bond aficionados, a tempting assumption emerges: the 2006 Casino Royale must be a modern remake of the 1967 film. It sounds plausible, as both films shared a title, and overlapping source
Continue ReadingThe best thing about Canadian film is its cultural diversity
It has long been known that Canada is the affordable and naturally friendly alternative to Hollywood. But Canada is not only a popular location for international film productions. Canadian productions are also attracting increasing international
Continue ReadingThe Forgotten Women of Canadian Animation
Most viewers can name a few famous animators. Few can name the women who built the craft in Canada, set new methods, and won global awards. That silence isn’t harmless; it changes what gets taught,
Continue ReadingFrom Ocean Tales to Screen Stories: How Bernie the Dolphin Reflects Marine Conservation in Cinema
Family movies about animals tend to linger long after the credits roll. A child meets a dolphin, friendships form, and a simple rescue adventure turns into a memory that shapes how oceans are imagined at
Continue ReadingInside the Jury Room: How Bias Toward Debut Directors Impacts Canadian Award Outcomes
Being honored with a national film award can transform the career of any director overnight. However, behind the closed doors of jury rooms, first-time filmmakers are often not playing on an even playing field. There
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