Household appliances might seem like mundane objects, but in Canadian cinema, they often take on a deeper, symbolic role. From the hum of a refrigerator to the clatter of a washing machine, these everyday items
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After a Brief Stint in Retirement, Xavier Dolan Returns to Filmmaking for Upcoming Unnamed Project
Retirement didn’t suit Xavier Dolan, apparently, since he has just announced his next project. Its title has yet to be revealed, but the prodigious filmmaker describes it as “takes place in 1895 in the world
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A Questionnaire of Quebec Filmmakers
Quebec is a powerhouse in the vibrant Canadian filmmaking landscape, known for producing some of the industry’s most acclaimed and influential directors. These pioneers have left a distinct mark on the world of film, pushing
Continue ReadingHas Xavier Dolan’s Own Filmmaking Style Caught Up with Him?
Allow me to make one thing very clear about Quebecois director Xavier Dolan from the outset: he is an undeniably talented filmmaker. As much has been clear since his cinematic debut, I Killed My Mother,
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Symmetry, Shot, Closeup: How Xavier Dolan Makes His Film
Everything has its own personal style. You have a personal style of managing things out; your mom has a personal style of making toasts; a favorite store at the corner has a personal style of
Continue Reading2019: A Mixed Year for Xavier Dolan
It’s perhaps old hat by now to say that Xavier Dolan has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost auteurs ever since his auspicious debut, I Killed My Mother, at the tender age of 20,
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