And thus concludes one of the more interesting Academy Awards in recent years. The 2026 Oscars had many things going for it; tight races, a rare tie, political jabs, self-deprecating humour, an infinitely likeable host,
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James Cameron Says Netflix Movies Shouldn’t Qualify for the Oscars. Does He Have a Point?
James Cameron has never been one to mince words, and as a result he has occasionally courted controversy. Remember, this is the same man who, according to his ex-wife, Sarah Conner actress Linda Hamilton, used
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Canadian Film Industry: The Role of Women
In the captivating realm of the Canadian film industry, women have emerged as true forces to be reckoned with, both on and off the screen. As the cinematic landscape evolves, we witness an inspiring revolution
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The Flying Sailor soars through Festivals – Interview with Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby
Did anyone ever hear the story about the 1917 Halifax Explosion that literally sent a man flying? I didn’t. But it only came up a while back on its 100-year anniversary. Yeah, sometimes we celebrate
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Dune Comes Away with Most Wins but None in the Major Categories, “The Slap” and Other News from the 94th Academy Awards
Another year. Another Oscars. Another controversy. Ratings for the Academy Awards have been flailing in recent years, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have tried to address this by actively dispelling its
Continue Reading2021’s Sole Canadian Oscar-Nominee Might Have Left Empty-Handed, but the Ceremony Made History…Again
Another year, another Academy Awards ceremony, but sadly, no Canadian winners. Ben Proudfoot, a young Nova Scotian filmmaker, was the sole nominee this year in the category of Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial
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