Ethan Dayton
Ethan recently graduated from the Creative Industries program at Toronto Metropolitan University and now works as a freelance writer for organizations including That Shelf, ForReel and Cineplex. Since he already spends so much time in his head, writing felt like the most natural career choice for him. With an intense passion for storytelling, Ethan is also a screenwriter whose worked under the mentorship of Back Alley Films and Zadan/Meron Productions where he developed his original television series, IF LOOKS COULD KILL.
Articles by Ethan Dayton:
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February 24, 2026
Paradise S2 Review: A Disappointing Follow-Up To A Brilliant Original SeriesWhile Paradise Season Two begins brilliantly, mostly thanks to Shailene Woodley, it sadly isn’t able to maintain the suspense and intrigue of its debut season.
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September 27, 2025
Wayward Review: TIFF 2025Netflix’s new Canadian series Wayward shows that creator Mae Martin can bring not only laughs but thrills.
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September 25, 2025
Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Review: This Shtick is Getting OldMabel, Oliver, and Charles are back to solve another murder and guess what? They are still in the building!
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September 24, 2025
Poetic License Review: TIFF 2025Maude Apatow’s directorial debut was a completely watchable TIFF movie, but not a particularly memorable one.
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August 29, 2025
Peacemaker S2 Review: An Intimate Look At The Most Absurd DC HeroPeacemaker is finally back with a brand new season. Was the sophomore season worth the wait?
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June 4, 2025
Sirens Review: A Captivating But Chaotic Limited SeriesSirens isn’t the most memorable Netflix series this year, but Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore make it worth watching.
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February 7, 2025
Apple Cider Vinegar Review: An Exposé Miniseries That Finally Gets It RightNetflix’s latest true story miniseries, starring Kaitlyn Dever and Alycia Debnam-Carey, manages to stand out above the many others like it.
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November 22, 2024
Wicked Review: Movie Musicals (and Fantasy Films) Are Back, Baby!After all, movies are here to entertain, to transport us, and to make us feel. Wicked manages to rise above the weight of expectation and accomplishes all three with great ease.
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September 24, 2024
Eden: TIFF 2024 ReviewAna de Armas and Sydney Sweeney elevate Ron Howard’s bland direction in Eden, which is based on the true story of the Galapagos Affair.
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September 3, 2024
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 Review: More Hilarious and Heartfelt FunEveryone’s favourite trio of sleuths is back and better than ever in another twisty but emotionally resonant season of Only Murders in the Building.
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July 10, 2024
The Bear Season 3 Review: What Was The Point?Season 3 of FX’s The Bear feels like five episodes of material spread across ten, making it tough to distinguish the season’s main arc.
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June 21, 2024
The Boys Season 4 Review: Carry Over For An Epic Final SeasonIt may have some cracks, but The Boys Season 4 is another worthy entry into the popular series and promises an explosive final season.
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June 18, 2024
Inside Out 2 Review: All the Magical Emotions Are Back!While the Disney-owned animation studio has had some lesser offerings in recent years, Inside Out 2 proves that Pixar still has an abundance of creative juice left in the tank.
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film
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TV
Primetime Review: It Takes One to Know One
Robert Pattinson gives a tour-de-force performance in Primetime as sicko journalist and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen.
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music
La Bola Negra Review: TIFF 2026
La Bola Negra is a sweeping epic pays tribute to lost lives and loves by connecting the stories of gay men across generations.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 344: Interview With Matthew Rankin of Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney
On the latest Contra Zoom Pod they interview Matthew Rankin about his film Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, which had its world premiere at TIFF.
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