Artists in underground spaces across Winnipeg to Montreal selected the hands-on approach as an answer to Hollywood’s perfectionism and the detachment of digital filmmaking. This is the story of a rebellious band of filmmakers in Canada who dared to make films in raw, inventive, and wonderfully defiant ways. What drove them to do it to such an extreme? It tells us the deep spirit of creative rebellion.
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Everything We Know About Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter
Back in November 2022, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Shawn Levy, who hails from Quebec, inked a deal with Disney to make a Star Wars movie after completing his work on Stranger Things and what would become Deadpool
Continue ReadingBaccarat at the Movies: 5 Scenes That Made Us Want to Deal In
There’s something about a baccarat table on screen that instantly changes the energy of a scene. Maybe it’s the tension in the air, the whispered bets, or the sheer elegance of a game that’s often
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From San Diego Slabs to Canadian Sets: How Concrete Contractors Inspire Film Industry Design
When we think about blockbuster films and binge-worthy series, the spotlight usually falls on the actors, directors, or high-end visual effects. But behind the screen is an unsung hero—concrete design. Yes, that solid, often-overlooked material
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Top Most Anticipated Canadian Films of 2025: What to Expect
During the previous years Canadian cinema has received increasing international recognition. Local and international audiences will be captivated by fresh Canadian filmmaking waves that emerge in 2025. Multiple Canadian filmmakers entitled to screen time throughout
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The Coyote vs. Acme Debacle Explained, and Why That’s Not All Folks!
While it’s often easy to take for granted from the perspective of a consumer, the film industry is a complicated, political, and thus often unpredictable beast. This can result in situations where, for example, a
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