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VIFF: LUCKY STAR Breaks Some Mirrors for Our Benefit

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024ReviewAndrew Phung, Conni Miu, Gillian McKercher, Lucky Star, Terry Chen

There’s nothing particularly Asian or Chinese about the events in Calgary-based director Gillian McKercher’s Lucky Star. The self-inflicted money woes of the eponymous Lucky (Terry Chen) could very easily be transposed on a cast of

Exclusive – Canada’s First Mental Health Coordinator for Films

September 30, 2024September 25, 2024Exclusive, InterviewAryn Mott, Mental Health, VFS

There are many factors to consider when working in film, and one of the biggest factors is mental health. When you’re working for 16+ hour days and keeping yourself busy, or working on a movie

Best Canadian Gambling Movies

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024The Bottom LineCanadian Gambling Movies, Cold Deck, Lucky Girl, Lucky Number Slevin, Owning Mahowny, The Cooler, The Last Casino

Over the years, movies based on gambling and betting have drawn viewers in with their raw stories, colorful personas, and teachings that go a long way. A good number of the most enthralling films about

Madison Stenner

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024InterviewI Can't Go On, Madison Stenner, Nome, Set Dec

There are a lot of amazing talented individuals in the Film and Television industry. Madison Stenner is one to watch. She has vast experience in the industry. Madison is a Vancouver-based writer, director, producer, art director,

The Dangers Shown in The Death Tour

September 26, 2024September 23, 2024DocumentariesManitoba, Professional wrestling, Sonya Ballantyne, Stephan Peterson, The Death Tour

“The Death Tour” is more than just a documentary about professional wrestling; it’s a profound exploration of resilience, community, and the harsh realities faced by wrestlers in remote Indigenous communities of Northern Manitoba. Directed by

Why Streaming Services May Start Giving More Support for Local Canadian Talent

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024TelevisionCanadian Actors, Local, Netflix, Streaming

Ever since Netflix started producing its own content, video-on-demand streaming services have become some of the largest entertainment companies in the world. Likewise, the largest production houses and broadcasters pivoted to offer their own streaming,