Leslie Grace and Elliott Lester at the Canadian Premiere of THE THICKET | Calgary International Film Festival Ahead of the Canadian premiere of The Thicket at the 25th Calgary International Film Festival, I spoke with lead actor Leslie Grace and director Elliott Lester about the film’s distinctive “punk rock” take on the Western, the challenges … Read more
John Cena Joins Bumblebee: New Details on the Transformers Spin-Off The newly announced Transformers spin-off Bumblebee has added WWE superstar and actor John Cena to its cast, according to recent reporting. This casting marks another notable step in Cena’s ongoing transition from professional wrestling to a full-time career in film and television. Image: WWE At … Read more
TIFF 2024 Films | The Toronto International Film Festival has expanded its already packed slate with 20 additional titles, joining high-profile films such as Nightbitch, Anora, and The Shrouds. The full roster now numbers 278 films for the 49th edition of TIFF, presented by Rogers, which runs from September 5 to 15, 2024. Below is … Read more
47 Meters Down (2017) Director: Johannes Roberts Screenwriters: Johannes Roberts, Ernest Riera Cast: Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, Matthew Modine 47 Meters Down — Review At first glance, 47 Meters Down looks like another entry in the ever-growing library of shark films: a familiar premise, promotional footage that trades on jump scares, and the inevitable comparisons … Read more
In Our Blood Movie Review Fantasia Film Festival In Our Blood, directed by Pedro Kos, is one of this year’s most quietly powerful films. It blends documentary sensibilities with a taut, genre-inflected narrative to explore addiction, family, and the ethics of storytelling. Under Kos’s guidance, the film succeeds as both a human drama and a … Read more
Warner Bros. Reportedly Planning Major Oscar Campaign for Wonder Woman Unofficial reports indicate that Warner Bros. may launch a significant Oscar campaign for the blockbuster superhero film Wonder Woman. The DC Comics adaptation, directed by Patty Jenkins and distributed by Warner Bros., has already made box office history as the highest-grossing film directed by a … Read more
The Code – Movie Review | Interview with Dasha Nekrasova, Eugene Kotlyarenko, and Peter Vack The Code: A review and conversation with Dasha Nekrasova, Eugene Kotlyarenko, and Peter Vack. This trio—friends and frequent collaborators—explores how technology, social media, and surveillance shape narratives of authorship, intimacy, and agency. The Code is deliberately provocative and unconventional: dense, … Read more
Hurricane (2016) — Short Film Review Director: Christiano Dias Screenwriter: Christiano Dias Starring: Lisa Roumain, Corey Page, David Jay Overview Christiano Dias’ short film Hurricane (2016) is a tightly written, well-acted period mystery that runs approximately 13 minutes. The film combines the tension of a Cold War–era paranoia thriller with touches of dark comedy and … Read more
The Circle (2017) Director: James Ponsoldt Screenwriters: Dave Eggers, James Ponsoldt Starring: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Ellar Coltrane, Karen Gillan, Glenne Headly, Patton Oswalt, Bill Paxton This review examines The Circle (2017), a film adaptation of Dave Eggers’ novel directed by James Ponsoldt and starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. Positioned as a … Read more
CIFF Announces First Wave of Films for Its 25th Anniversary Press release from the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) 25 YEARS OF CIFF | CIFF 2024 Calgary, AB — The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), presented by connectFirst Credit Union, marks its 25th year with a robust program of local, national, and international cinema. This … Read more
