Pixar’s latest release, The Incredibles 2, is accompanied by Bao, written and directed by Domee Shi, a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker from Toronto. In the tradition of Pixar’s most notable shorts, such as Geri’s Game and For
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The Unseen – Review
The concept of an invisible human walking amongst us has been a faithful plot device in science fiction dating all the way back to the Ring of Gyges story by Plato to the more contemporary “Invisible
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Canadian Content Containing Casinos
There’s lots of Casino/gambling films out there, but some of the best ones are in fact the ones with Canadian content. And I don’t mean your average Canadian stereotypes. I’m talking about Canadian actors, and
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Review – The Death (and Life) of Carl Naardlinger
One of the biggest conveniences (and inconveniences) in my life is having a name that’s more rare than an endangered species. Though given my strange one, it’s interesting that TV shows come up with stranger names for
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In The Valley of Elah (Review)
As a screenwriter and director, it can be difficult to gauge just what one should expect from a Paul Haggis feature. While the Ontarian Oscar winner is no doubt a talented force to be reckoned
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Design Canada – Review
A maple leaf, a beaver nestled amongst a garland of leaves, and a standing figure morphing into an eyeball. These symbols and many more permeate our daily lives and consciousness as Canadians. Yet most of
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