The DOXA Documentary Film Festival is once again spotlighting powerful storytelling, and this year, Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again stands out as a deeply personal and timely premiere. Screening on May 3
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With Asian Heritage Month kicking off, what better way to celebrate learning about Asian Heritage, like the kind of foods they make and eat? A lot of people are already familiar with sushi, kim-chi, and
Continue ReadingJudging By the Recent Teaser, The Naked Gun Revival Might Actually Be…Good
Back in 2017, in my early days of writing for Hollywood North Magazine, I wrote a piece remembering the career of Canadian legend Leslie Nielsen, who passed away in 2010 but left an indelible mark
Continue ReadingWhy the Next Hollywood Might Be Hidden in Canada’s Snowy Backyards
Snow crunches under your boots. A soft mist hangs in the air. A small film crew fights the cold in the distance to capture the perfect shot. At the very least, it sounds like a
Continue ReadingDog Man fetched Millions in Views and Dollars around Canada
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Continue ReadingThe Evolution of Canadian Movie Theaters: From Historic Palaces to Modern Marvels
A Legacy of Historic Theatres The story of movie theaters in Canada is a fascinating reflection of the country’s cultural development over the last century. In the early 20th century, lavish movie palaces began to
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