Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Director: Taika Waititi Screenwriter: Craig Kyle, Eric Pearson, Christopher L. Yost Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Hopkins, Taika Waititi When Taika Waititi, the New Zealand director behind What We Do in the Shadows (2014) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople … Read more

EBONY AND IVORY Intentionally Disrupts the “Biopic” Formula | Interview with Jim Hosking Still from EBONY AND IVORY | Courtesy of CUFF Ahead of the Canadian premiere of Ebony and Ivory at the Calgary Underground Film Festival on April 19, I spoke with director Jim Hosking over Zoom. Hosking returns to CUFF after opening the … Read more

John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) is often credited with helping to define the modern slasher film. Its success led directly to sequels and imitators, and to the idea of a recurring Halloween-themed franchise. Rather than continuing the Michael Myers storyline indefinitely, Carpenter originally envisioned Halloween as an anthology series: each year a different frightening tale released … Read more

  The Snowman (2017) Director: Tomas Alfredson Screenwriter: Hossein Amini, Peter Straughan, Søren Sveistrup Starring: Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jonas Karlsson, J.K. Simmons, Val Kilmer, Toby Jones What went wrong? That question nags after watching The Snowman. A film directed by Tomas Alfredson — the filmmaker behind acclaimed titles such as Tinker Tailor … Read more

Comedy, Grief, and the Crypto Sink: Talking $POSITIONS with Director Brandon Daley CUFF 2025 Spotlight – Interview with Director Brandon Daley $POSITIONS FILM POSTER $POSITIONS screens on April 18th at CUFF 2025 (Calgary Underground Film Festival). Director Brandon Daley will be attending the screening. I spoke with him over Zoom before the festival, and from … Read more

Evil Dead (1981) Director: Sam Raimi Screenwriter: Sam Raimi Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManicor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly Evil Dead remains one of the most influential independent horror films of its era. Dismissed by some as just another cabin-in-the-woods tale, it in fact revitalizes the trope through relentless imagination, raw energy and inventive … Read more

At the Table of Bubbles: Pete Ohs and the Cast of The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick The True Beauty of Being Bitten By a Tick Still with Chloe Zhao | Courtesy of Exile PR Premiering at SXSW 2025, The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick resists simple labels. At … Read more

Something Wicked This Way Comes… Not every Halloween movie needs to be a blood-and-gore fright fest. Some films capture the season’s magic, whimsy, and spooky atmosphere without relying on jump scares or brutal violence. This curated list highlights seven of the best Halloween-themed films that appeal to viewers who enjoy mood, charm, and supernatural elements—without … Read more

It’s that time of year again: nights are darker, cobwebs appear in the corners, and many of us are rifling through closets for Halloween costume ideas. With so many popular modern interpretations—think Jokers, Harley Quinns, Black Swans and even the occasional Minion—it can be hard to find something original. If you need fresh inspiration, here … Read more

  Emma Laird Delivers SXSW’s Standout Performance in Satisfaction (Interview with Emma Laird and Director Alex Burunova) Lola (Emma Laird) in SATISFACTION | Credit: Mate Herbai, Director of Photography Satisfaction at SXSW Some films announce themselves loudly; others seep under your skin and remain there. Satisfaction is the latter: a quietly powerful film that lingers … Read more