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There are good reasons moviegoers are wary of CGI. If it’s not done well, it can be distracting. Even when...
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It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’re all alone. The house is quiet, the lights are dim, and you’re...
There is a special magic in the folk tale. Modern media can give you great stories, for sure. But folklore is in our bones. There’s something about an organic legend that just means more, as though its oral history or long lifespan gives it more worth. It’s been imbued by...
The Queen of Hollywood Blvd is an inspired love letter to 70’s crime films and grindhouse fare. But the film...
When analyzing the meaning of the word “relic”, one will find descriptions such as “object surviving from an earlier time”,...
Taking drugs can bring up a wide range of emotions: anxiety, euphoria, numbness, the feeling of immortality or being connected with nature. For those who don’t want to take the risk, they can experience a second-hand trip through a drug movie, without experiencing the legal or social consequences. The Wave...
This year, Fantasia Fest saw its share of movies that pushed the boundaries of reality. However, none of them did...
RRRRing, rrring! Ah, the sound of an innocent phone call… until it becomes the harbinger of unspeakable terror. Horror films...
2023 has been a delightfully spooky year for horror enthusiasts. From slow-burn mysteries to shock-you-out-of-your-socks frights, filmmakers have really upped the ante this year. Though we’ve still got plenty of frights ahead in store, there have already been some killer horror films stacking up in the must-watch pile for 2023....
It’s rare that a movie comes along that completely upends your expectations. Relaxer is one of those films. The latest...
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The intense fear of the unknown is evident in Michael Nader’s directorial debut The Toll. The drive from the airport...
Bruce McDonald is a Canadian treasure. He has directed some of my favorite films, such as zombie radio drama Pontypool and punk rock tour story Hard Core Logo. His latest movie is the surreal and jazzy Dreamland. It stars Stephen McHattie in two roles; in one, he’s a hitman having...
