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The Backbench Live Part 2: Independent Theatres

November 17, 2023November 10, 2023Today's Top StoriesBackBench, Corinne Lea, Mattea Roach, Rio

On October 3rd, 2023, there was a very special episode of The Backbench Live recorded at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver during the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Mattea Roach started the show by having

It’s Official: The Marvels Had the Worst Opening Weekend Ever for the MCU

November 15, 2023November 13, 2023Today's Top StoriesMCU, The Marvels

Marvel Studios has just been dealt the most significant financial blow in the fifteen years since the inception of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the latest entry in the sprawling franchise has only managed a

Gen V: Outstanding Spinoff to One of TV’s Finest Satires

October 11, 2023October 10, 2023Today's Top StoriesGEn V, Jay Sinclair, The Boys

Two weeks ago, I covered The Boys’ then-upcoming spinoff series, Gen V, discussing what to expect, where it was filmed (University of Toronto Mississauga, no less), and who is in it. While all the pieces

What to Look Forward to Now that the Writer’s Strike Has Ended

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023Today's Top StoriesSAG-AFTRA Strike, WGA, Writer's Strike

Finally, we can all breathe a sigh of relief as the Writers Guild of America strike ended last week. While the strike’s end was always inevitable, the demands of the guild – from protections regarding

Fun at FAANA

September 4, 2023September 1, 2023Today's Top StoriesFAANA, Fei Ren

And randomly, out of nowhere, came another event. You’d think some of these other guys would be available to cover these, but they’ve got busy schedules. The buck stops with me. But it’s alright, I

MAMM18 Gala Screening – Asian Action

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Today's Top StoriesMAMM18, short films, VAFF, Vancouver Playhouse

Yeah, I know, I know. An event summary besides my new plan for doing interviews. But I still do these on occasion so why not? Besides, Shaun got to do small capsule reviews on the