From the opening sequence of the 2017 Stephen King adaptation It, it was clear director Andy Muschietti and his writers, Chase Palmer, Gary Dauberman and Cary Fukunaga, wanted to make a bold statement. What they
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Have you ever been browsing Netflix Canada and wondered to yourself What misses are good? In a country where the movie industry has an image of superb film courses and low ticket sales, other Canadian
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Next month is VIMFF, or Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. While I will be occupied with VAFF for the next month, I am always content in making an announcement for another festival whilst conducting an
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, is known for its historic charm, coastal beauty, and thriving arts scene. But beyond its cobblestone streets and lighthouses lies another unsung visual hero — its rooftops. The city’s unique architecture, a
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A few months ago, I went to the first film-based networking event in Vancouver I witnessed in a long time. There hasn’t been a booze and schmooze in who knows how long. Even the crowd
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The 2025 Leo Awards were held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Vancouver on July 12th and 13th. Nick Orchard was nominated for Best Dramatic Series for Murder in a Small Town. Here is our
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