When it comes to sports movies, Canada is most famous for ice hockey films. It goes with the territory. Film is reflective of culture, and ice hockey is most certainly well ingrained in the Canadian
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Jojo Rabbit’s People’s Choice Award Win, and What It Means
Two weeks ago, just before this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF, I named Jojo Rabbit as one my top 5 must-see films at the festival, and while it has so far generated mixed-to-positive
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VIFF: Aaron Zeghers Introduces us to His Late Uncle in DANNY
Ever since The Blair Witch Project took the world by storm back in 1999, the found footage genre has rarely used to explore anything deeper than the odd jump scare. So color me interested when
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Talent On Tap – Sandra Ignagni Brings the Highway to Heaven to TIFF and VIFF
Without risk there is no reward. When you apply this rule to filmmaking and it turns out to be a stellar, outside the box success, people will notice. I personally get tired of cookie cut,
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3 Famous Canadian Movies that Inspired Actual Trends
The film industry is loved for the vibrant entertainment it offers the world; the rich storylines, the action-packed movie sequences, the inspirational fashion and ideas. A number of movies have served as such a powerful
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Talent On Tap – Ken Tsui Talks Producing and Curating at VIFF
If it’s films you crave then it doesn’t get better than the Vancouver International Film Festival. Every year the festival raises the bar to new heights in terms of selection, guest speakers, workshops, panels and
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