It has been too long since I’ve covered this. Way too long. Extremely too long. Much too long that it scares me. I couldn’t cover this in 2020 except for maybe online via Twitter, but
Continue ReadingCanadian Sports Documentaries: Michael Grand
History should neither be celebrated nor criticized exclusively. It should be learned from. We make discoveries. We have accomplishments but we also have terrible missteps. There are several sides to any story and often the
Continue ReadingCanadian Films to watch this Thanksgiving
As the autumn leaves begin their colorful descent and a chill enters the air, families across Canada prepare for one of our most beloved traditions – Thanksgiving. This cherished holiday holds a special place in
Continue ReadingWhat to Look Forward to Now that the Writer’s Strike Has Ended
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
Continue ReadingTALENT ON TAP: Director ASHER PENN on Physician Heal Thyself
It’s quite standard for someone to tell their life story in book form, but considerably less common for the same method to be employed in the filmed documentary. Most biographical docs in rotation involve various
Continue ReadingSignals from VIFF – Interview with Loc Dao
It’s New, It’s Neat, It’s Nice, It’s the Next Big Thing at VIFF, and it’s the subject of today’s interview/announcement. Allow me to introduce Signals. An interactive gallery consisting of AR, AI, video games, and
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