‘Concrete Cowboy’ is an Example of the Diverse and Varied Stories of Black Lives in America – Review
If one were to think of modern-day horseback riding, images of urban landscapes and Black cowboys would likely not be the first thing to come to mind. Luckily, Ricky Staub’s […]
‘Beans’ Is A Brilliant and Must-See Coming-of-Age Tale – Review
12-year-old Beans (Kiawentiio) is a Mohawk girl who is fast approaching teenagehood. Having just interviewed to attend one of the best schools in the province, Beans is looking forward to […]
Interview: ‘Jessica Jones’ Director Neasa Hardiman Makes Her Directorial Feature Debut at TIFF With Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Sea Fever’
From directing one of our favourite Marvel characters, to writing and directing the sci-fi creature feature, Sea Fever (which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival), Irish […]
TIFF 2019: ‘American Son’ Will Have You Thinking About It For Days To Come – Review
Based on the Broadway play by the same name written by Christopher Demos-Brown, American Son was one of the official selections for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). With the […]
TIFF 2019: ‘Sea Fever’ is a Gripping Creature Feature With a Grave Warning at the Centre – Review
The sea is vast and full of wonders — or horrors depending on the day. In Neasa Hardiman’s sci-fi/horror she explores the nightmarish entities that lurk beneath the surface that […]
TIFF 2019: The Bond Between Women Prevails in ‘Hustlers’ – Review
Hustlers is a film that opens with Janet Jackson’s hit song “Control” and it sets the tone for the entire movie – rightfully so. The film centers around a group […]
TIFF 2019: ‘Blood Quantum’ Is The Zombie Movie We Need Right Now – Review
Zombies – one of horror’s greatest creations. There is an endless list of films and television shows that focus on this horror sub-genre. We have seen zombies birthed by awful […]
TIFF 2019: ‘Harriet’ Is An Endearing Straight-Forward Biopic of a Real-Life Heroine – Review
Abraham Lincoln is the most famous President of the United States, and is famous for two things: being assassinated in a theater and “freeing the slaves”. The latter is what […]
TIFF 2019: ‘Knives Out’ Is A Hilarious Whodunnit That Shines With Relevant Social Commentary – Review
Writer/Director Rian Johnson is back at it again with his latest film, Knives Out. The murder-mystery revolves around the Thrombey family and their closest friends, who are wrapped up in […]