Before calling Mommy a film about Xavier Dolan’s style, watch what happens between Diane “Die” Després, her teenage son Steve, and their neighbour Kyla. The 2014 drama keeps changing depending on which member of this
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From The Last Casino to Mobile Screens: How Canadian Gambling Stories Have Changed
Canadian cinema has often approached gambling differently from Hollywood. Rather than treating casinos only as glamorous settings for elaborate heists, Canadian productions have tended to focus on character, pressure and the consequences of risk. The
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Canada’s film and television industry runs on more than cameras and talent. Behind every shoot, there is a fleet of trucks hauling grip equipment, lighting rigs, generators, wardrobe, and entire mobile sets from one location
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We Need to Talk About Ghost Rider and the X-Men in the MCU
In the wake of the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which had the second-biggest opening weekend ever both domestically and internationally, hauling in a stunning $335 million and $925 million respectively, there have also
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The Dialogue Puzzle: Why Letterkenny Rewards a Second Watch
Try watching a single episode of a certain small – town Canadian comedy without pausing, and there’s a good chance half the jokes will slip right past. Blink during a rapid exchange between two characters
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Why Pontypool Still Feels Urgent: Canada’s Horror Film About Language as Infection
A horror film can scare you with teeth, blood, or a locked door. Pontypool does something stranger. It makes speech feel unsafe. Bruce McDonald’s Canadian film from 2008 begins in the confines of a small
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