Atom Egoyan

Atom Egoyan: Seven Veils

October 20, 2023October 21, 2023InterviewAtom Egoyan, Seven Veils

There is one world-renowned Canadian filmmaker who does set most of his movies in Canada. Atom Egoyan is a very skilled writer and director who has received both public and critical success including Academy Award

Canadian cinema’s impact on global film culture

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023The Bottom LineAtom Egoyan, Canadian Cinema, Culture, David Cronenberg

Canadian movies might not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing important global cultural influences, but Canada’s unique and diverse film industry has made some important contributions to global culture. Beyond just

Flipping through Egoyan’s CALENDAR

August 18, 2020August 17, 2020ReviewAtom Egoyan, Calendar

Atom Egoyan was raised in BC, but fled east to claim his spot in Toronto’s new film wave of the 80s (BC’s would catch its own wave a few seasons of 21 Jump Street and

Guest of Honour kicks off VIFF with surprise elements

September 26, 2019February 5, 2020ReviewAtom Egoyan, David Thewlis, Guest of Honour, Laysla De Oliveira, VIFF

As of tonight, VIFF is officially opening. Chances are, you probably already know that and are heading out to the opening Gala tonight. Or maybe not. But Guest of Honour is a great start to

My Top 5 Canadian Directors

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018OpinionAtom Egoyan, David Cronenberg, Denis Villeneuve, Directors, James Cameron, Sarah Polley, Top 5

Canadian cinema possesses an undeniably longstanding tradition, and has been home to some of the most significant and influential figures working in the industry today. Here is my list of the Top 5 Canadian Directors:

Remember (Review)

August 2, 2017July 30, 2017ReviewAtom Egoyan, Christopher Plummer, Remember

Every so often you can encounter a film that feels like it is treading familiar ground, like it is several films you have seen before all rolled up into one. As original a filmmaker as