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Remembering Norman Jewison

January 31, 2024February 1, 2024The Bottom LineNorman Jewison

Last week, Canada lost a towering figure not just in the industry of cinema, but in its history. Norman Jewison, who was born and raised in Toronto, has left an indelible mark on cinema with

Reacher Should Be on Your Radar

December 20, 2023December 18, 2023Television, The Bottom LineAlan Ritchson, Amazon Prime, Reacher

My mother is an avid reader of fiction. Voracious, even. She is never without a book to read, or more specifically, a thriller. She is always chasing the next good genre piece that have her

Gen V Tethers Itself to The Boys in Two Brilliant Ways

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023The Bottom LineGEn V, The Boys

I have made no secret of my love for Gen V, the latest spinoff to the hit series The Boys, for reasons I have previously covered, but perhaps the most impressive aspect of the show

Canadian cinema’s impact on global film culture

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023The Bottom LineAtom Egoyan, Canadian Cinema, Culture, David Cronenberg

Canadian movies might not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing important global cultural influences, but Canada’s unique and diverse film industry has made some important contributions to global culture. Beyond just

Bros Should be Your No. 1 Rom-Com this Pride Month, and Luke Macfarlane is a Big Reason Why

June 21, 2023July 14, 2023The Bottom LineBros, Luke Macfarlane

In September last year, the latest directorial effort from the talented Nicholas Stoller was released to little fanfare, ultimately grossing just under $15 million against a budget of $22 million, despite a strong critical response.

Why #notmyken Completely Misses the Point on Greta Gerwig’s Upcoming Barbie

June 14, 2023June 13, 2023The Bottom Line#notmyken, Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling

With Greta Gerwig’s hotly anticipated adaptation, Barbie, a little over a month away from its July 21st release the marketing has been ramped up considerably, and with the increased visibility of any beloved franchise there