Canada, often referred to fondly as the Great White North, is not just a vast and breathtaking land, but also a fertile ground for captivating cinematic storytelling. The Canadian film industry has produced a wealth
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Remembering Jean-Marc Vallée
Today is a sad day, as Canada, and indeed the world of cinema, unexpectedly lost one of its finest modern filmmakers yesterday, Jean-Marc Vallée, at the age of 58. Born and raised in Montreal, Vallée
Continue ReadingWeekend Cinema: 9 Best Films From Canada
Cinematography has no boundaries. On the one hand, this is correct and indisputable. Any film, no matter in what country it was filmed and people of what nationality, religion, and skin color participate in it,
Continue Reading5 Best Canadian Films of All Time
Canada isn’t exactly known for its film industry but it has been known to produce a fair few great films over the years. If you’re interested in all things Canadian and you want to watch
Continue ReadingMy Top 5 Canadian Films
While we here at Hollywood North Magazine strive to shine a spotlight on Canadian cinema, we have not always been overly strict on what exactly constitutes it. At times, links can be as tenuous as
Continue ReadingC.R.A.Z.Y. (Review)
I find that the merits of 2005 film C.R.A.Z.Y. in the coming-of-age family drama have been greatly overlooked in recent years. Jean-Marc Vallée’s film depicts the family unit with a level of relatability and gravitas
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