There is a certain moment that decides whether a teen sitcom works. Canadian teen sitcoms generally have a better grasp of this point. They rarely chase constant punchlines. Life with Boys builds its entire identity
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Shooting on a Budget: How Used Cars Support Canadian Film Productions
Canada has earned the nickname “Hollywood North” for a reason. From blockbuster films to popular TV series, cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary have become major hubs for film production. While audiences are often dazzled
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25th Anniversary Whistler Film Festival (WFF): The After School Club from Tamara Black
The After School Club is a Canadian short film directed by Tamara Black. We subsequently had a chance to have a conversation with Tamara Black about her career and the industry in Canada. HNMAG: Are
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The Drama Drops in Theatres
A24 doesn’t do ordinary, and The Drama looks like it’s leaning all the way into that reputation. Pairing Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in a romantic story already feels like a headline. But this isn’t a
Continue ReadingBehind the Cameras: How a BC Recovery Program Became Part of A&E’s Intervention
The A&E series Intervention has been one of the most recognized documentary programs on television since its premiere in 2005. Over twenty-five seasons, the show has followed people struggling with addiction through the process of
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Ryan Gosling is Seemingly Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
One way to describe the current Hollywood climate would be – to borrow a classic phrase from The Simpsons – that everything is coming up Ryan Gosling. Since its release on March 20th, the Gosling-led
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