A story about two female roommates, Mushkie (Aleena Chanowitz) and Sari (Talia Berger-Benkoe), who enjoy each other’s company, even if they keep exchanging the same phrases (“Can you relax?” “You’re so annoying!”). They’re recent immigrants
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Women in Sink (Review with Trailer)
A documentary about the viewpoints of different women of different religions in Haifa. Filmmaker Iris Zaki finds work as an employee of a salon and talks to her customers to learn their life stories. Iris
Continue ReadingAve Maria (Review with Trailer)
Somewhere on the West Bank of Palestine on a late Friday afternoon, five nuns are sitting at dinner together when suddenly the sound of a crashing car is heard just outside. Everyone reacts silently, and
Continue ReadingArabic Movie (Review)
Taking place in Israel, the film starts out with an introduction by an Israeli who grew up having nothing in common with his brothers. He ends up taking an interest in his cranky Arabic-speaking Jewish
Continue ReadingCorus Takeover, TJFF Awards, New TV Series in Production
Well, it’s finally been settled. Corus has acquired Shaw Media, as announced on shawmedia.ca corusent.com. With Shaw Media containing 19 different sections of entertainment, such as Food Network Canada, BBC Canada, and many more unique
Continue ReadingAwards to Be Won This Weekend, Money Spent This Year
The Leo Awards for excellence in BC film and television will be given out in Vancouver over the course of “one event, two weekends, three celebrations” as their site puts it, and it all starts
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