Have you ever felt that a film could make the sound of water speak? The Canoe (2017) rewards viewers who listen: the tapping of paddles, the soft scrape of a hull, the long silences between
Continue ReadingCategory: The Bottom Line
James Cameron Says Netflix Movies Shouldn’t Qualify for the Oscars. Does He Have a Point?
James Cameron has never been one to mince words, and as a result he has occasionally courted controversy. Remember, this is the same man who, according to his ex-wife, Sarah Conner actress Linda Hamilton, used
Continue Reading
Drawing Motion: How Lakeside Animation Redefines Independent Storytelling in Canada
Have you ever noticed how a single hand-drawn gesture can change the way a scene feels? That moment of recognition – when motion becomes meaning – is often where independent animation finds its strongest voice.
Continue Reading
Canada’s Film Funding Paradox: Why Government Grants Are Making Movies No One Sees
Canadian film industry is still funded by the state and the majorities of the Canadian population are not able to name any local movie made in the recent years. The paradox is obvious: the films
Continue ReadingIndie Gold: 7 Canadian Films on Netflix Canada That Never Hit Theatres
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
Continue Reading
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 Reading