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Simu Liu Cast in Surprisingly Promising Barbie Adaptation from Gretta Gerwig

February 16, 2022February 14, 2022AnnouncementsBarbie, Greta Gerwig, Simu Liu

A few weeks back I wrote an article titled ‘What’s Next for Simu Liu‘, where I noted his rise from stock image stand-in to a worldwide star in 2021 after playing the title character in

HOLLYWOOD’S CANADA: Gene Autry and the Mounties

February 15, 2022February 14, 2022ReviewCarleton Young, Elena Verdugo, Gene Autry and the Mounties, Jim Frasher, Pat Buttram, Richard Emery

It’s been quite some time since I’ve written an entry in this series, inspired by Pierre Berton’s immortal tome of the same name. While flipping thru the filmography appendix, I noticed the unofficial prequel to

Talent on Tap – Lynne Stoltz – Sons 2 The Grave – A Compelling Story

February 14, 2022March 4, 2022InterviewLynne Stoltz, Sons 2 The Grave

We should all applaud our youth when they show initiative, when they dedicate themselves to something positive like good grades, sports and staying out of trouble. We live in a changing world where for some,

Talent on Tap – Tanya Jade Reveals the Story Behind the Wallpaper

February 11, 2022February 22, 2022InterviewTanya Jade, Violence Against Women, Wallpaper

During the pandemic – violence, rape and female homicide (femicide) have been on the rise. We’ve seen it in the news, in the US, the UK and here in Canada. It’s alarming, it’s horrific, it’s

Black History Month Twoview

February 10, 2022February 8, 2022ReviewBlack History month, John Ware Reclaimed, Stateless

February is a great month because it celebrates the importance of Black history. I figured it would be best to watch two movies that focused on black history to learn some more and celebrate this

Productions You Might Not Know Were Shot in Canada

February 9, 2022February 7, 2022Canadian Independent FilmsBrokeback Mountain, Deadpool, Films in Canada, Juno, Mean Girls, Suits, The Handmaid's Tale

Being separated by only a land border, Canada and the U.S. overlap in certain cultural ways, but even more so infrastructurally, which has made Canada a frequent location of choice for American productions in both