Have you ever felt that a film could make the sound of water speak? The Canoe (2017) rewards viewers who listen: the tapping of paddles, the soft scrape of a hull, the long silences between
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Top Canadian Cities That Hollywood Loves: Filming Locations You Didn’t Know About
Canada has long held the title “Hollywood North,” and this reputation continues to grow stronger every year. From its picturesque landscapes to its tax incentives and professional crews, Canada has become a reliable partner for
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Simon Farrell starred in A Welcome Distraction at VIFF 2025
The Vancouver feature film A Welcome Distraction screened at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Here is our conversation with actor Simon Farrell: HNMAG: Was A Welcome Distraction the first feature film that
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CBC’s The Assembly and its Awesome Autistics
CBC’s The Assembly is one of those rare shows that immediately feels like a breath of fresh air. Instead of polished celebrity interviews, it hands the microphone to a roomful of autistic adults who ask
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James Cameron Says Netflix Movies Shouldn’t Qualify for the Oscars. Does He Have a Point?
James Cameron has never been one to mince words, and as a result he has occasionally courted controversy. Remember, this is the same man who, according to his ex-wife, Sarah Conner actress Linda Hamilton, used
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From Prairie Silence to Global Screens: The Rise of Rural Realism in Canadian Independent Film
Even the lonely refuges of Canada have begun to speak louder than the cities. On prairie winds, in fishing communities, on the northern frontiers, independent film directors are narrating tales that seem to be sincere,
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