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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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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May 21, 2024
IF Review: An Imaginative Treat That Doesn’t Fully SatisfyWhile IF is entertaining and thematically mature, it fails to fully capitalize on its unique premise.
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May 4, 2024
Hot Docs 2024: Ari’s Theme ReviewAri’s Theme is a uniquely personal, yet deeply relatable documentary from Hot Docs 2024 that will resonate with anyone whose ever wanted to create art
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April 14, 2024
Interview: Writer-Director Alex Garland on Civil WarAlex Garland discusses his latest film Civil War and why he chose to focus on the journalists who capture the horrors, not on war itself.
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March 30, 2024
Gangnam Project Review: A Canadian Show For K-Pop FansGangnam Project is a heartwarming story about new friendships, culture shock, and learning to adapt without losing oneself.
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January 31, 2024
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Review: A Dull Follow Up To Murphy’s Best WorkFeud: Capote vs. The Swans proves a character’s downfall will always fail to impact an audience that never witnesses their rise to greatness.
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December 31, 2023
What If…? Season 2 Review: The Perfect Holiday Gift For Marvel FansWith all nine episodes of What If…? Season 2 now out on Disney+, it’s safe to say Marvel has ended the year with Phase Five’s best entry to date!
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December 12, 2023
Candy Cane Lane Cast & Crew Talk All Things Holiday Movie MagicFind out all the magical #CandyCaneLane behind-the-scenes stories stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more spilled at the film’s holiday-themed press conference!
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film
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TV
Families Like Ours Review: A Speculative Displacement Story
Thomas Vinterberg's new CBC Gem series is a fresh and creative Danish take on a speculative apocalyptic narrative.
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music
Piece by Piece: TIFF 2024 Review
Morgan Neville’s Piece by Piece delivers a visually stunning look at Pharrell Williams’ legendary life and career.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 294: Best Films of the Decade So Far Part 2
On Part Two of the Best Films of the Decade So Far Contra Zoom Pod reveals the top 25 films from the last five years with plenty of help from friends of the show!
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