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Canadian Actors of the MCU and Spider-Man’s Departure

August 21, 2019August 21, 2019OpinionCobie Smulders, Emily VanCamp, Evangeline Kelly, Paul Rudd, Rachel McAdams, Simulacra Liu

With the recent casting of Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Marvel Studios not only cast its first Asian actor in a leading role, but also its first Canadian. However, Simu Liu is not the first Canadian

VQFF: SONG LANG is a Beautifully Subtle If Not Imperfect Picture

August 20, 2019March 9, 2021ReviewIsaac, Lien Binh Phat, Phuong Minh, Song Lang

Aside from conspicuously rhyming with this reviewer’s name, the title of Leon Le’s debut film Song Lang refers to a musical instrument of the same name. An instrument that keeps the rhythm in an orchestra.

Toronto International Film Festival 2019 – Everything you need to Know

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019AnnouncementsA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Joker, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band, TIFF, Toronto International Film Festival

Around 480,000 people flock to Toronto for the Toronto International Film Festival each year, making it one of the biggest movie celebrations in the world. The event, which was founded in 1976, has been described

Talent On Tap – Wingspan – Revolutionizing Diversity in the Arts

August 19, 2019September 6, 2019InterviewDavid Roche, Leslie Roman, Sarah Jickling, Wingspan

I used to believe that music brought people together. I remember receiving a set of bongos when I turned 9. My older brother was a Beach Boys fan and knew how to play Wipeout. Once

5 Must-See Films Screened at Canada’s Latin American Film Festival in 2019

August 15, 2019August 19, 2019Announcements, FestivalsLatin American Film Festival, Roads in February, Rosa Chumbe, The Second Mother, The Sound of Things, Tomorrow Don't Forget

Photo: Pxhere Held over 18 days in April, Canada’s Latin American Film Festival played host to 17 film screenings. Now in its 23rd year, the cultural event pays tribute to the diversity and creativity of

Vancouver Chinese Film Festival – Oriental Originality, Chinese Charm, Fabulous Fest

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019FestivalsFan Haolun, Life Punch, Search for the Manchus, The Ride, Too Late, Vancouver Chinese Film Festival, VCFF

For the first time ever, we got the special opportunity to go to VCFF events, which was really something else for the crew of Hollywood North Magazine. We’ve had our good fair share of Asian