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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The 2017 Academy Awards, and its Canadian Nominees
Last week, the nominees for the 89th Academy Awards were announced, and this year there have been a few notable Canadian nominees. Ryan Gosling has picked up his second Best Actor nomination for his performance
Continue ReadingWhy Progressive Cinema is Now More Important than Ever
In light of Donald Trump being elected the 45th U.S. President last week, I believe socially progressive cinema has now become all the more vital. If Trump is going to continue pedalling his hateful propaganda on
Continue ReadingIncendies (Review)
I first heard about Incendies when it was released. Not because of the waves it made in the film industry (and not just in Canada), but because it featured Radiohead, a band notoriously protective of their material.
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