Marriska Fernandes
Marriska Fernandes is a Toronto-based entertainment journalist and reporter who has been covering the movie scene for the last decade. She’s a member of the Critics Choice Association and host of Telefilm's Maple Popcorn podcast. Her work has appeared on Tribute.ca, MSN Canada, Yahoo Canada, Huffington Post Canada, Toronto Star and Exclaim.
Articles by Marriska Fernandes:
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May 27, 2023
Fast X Review: Jason Momoa Makes for a Ridiculously Entertaining RideFans of the Fast & Furious franchise are in for another wild ride with Fast X as Jason Momoa gives the series one of its best villains.
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February 24, 2023
Your Place or Mine ReviewYour Place or Mine: Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher have both starred in successful romcom tentpoles, but for some reason this one just didn’t fit the bill.
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November 23, 2022
Bones And All Review: A Poetic Ode to Sadistic SoulmatesTimothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell star inn Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All, a story of two savage and sadistic soulmates.
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October 22, 2022
Ticket to Paradise ReviewTicket to Paradise isn’t destined for classic status but it’s a decent rom-com and George Clooney and Julia Roberts shine.
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April 15, 2022
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore ReviewEven to the biggest Harry Potter fan, this latest entry in the Fantastic Beasts franchise has been drained of its magic.
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March 13, 2022
The Adam Project Review: A Feel-Good Family AdventureNetflix’s The Adam Project reunites Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy for a family-friendly adventure that inspires tears and laughs.
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February 18, 2022
Dog Review: Give Channing Tatum a BoneChanning Tatum’s directorial debut Dog is a fun road movie and buddy comedy with an unexpected heart.
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January 28, 2022
Yellowjackets Review: A Dark, Grisly Yet Unbelievably Entertaining SeriesYellowjackets is a deliciously dark survivalist drama that captures grief, gore and girlhood in a way fit for pure escapism.
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January 19, 2022
The 355 Review: Jessica Chastain and Lupita Nyong’o Join ForcesThe 355 isn’t a monumental turning point for women in film, but you gotta admire what it is trying to do and the feisty girl power at its core
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December 10, 2021
Kidman, Bardem shine in Sorkin’s Being the RicardosNicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, and JK Simmons give winning performances in Aaron Sorkin’s I Love Lucy pic Being the Ricardos.
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November 27, 2021
Bruised Review: Heavyweight HalleHalle Berry’s directorial debut needs a re-write.
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November 19, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tick, Tick…Boom! is a Phenomenal Musical AdaptationTo the surprise of no one, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s take on a musical by RENT’s Jonathan Larson is a phenomenal adaptation.
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November 17, 2021
Red Notice Review: Globe-trotting heist comedy fails to impressRed Notice amounts to a lot of wasted potential.
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film
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TV
Duster Review: This Action Crime Series Goes Full Speed
Funk, flashy outfits, exciting car chases, and a refreshing female lead make Duster a terrific new action series.
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music
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Review
Jason Gorber reviews the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds, featuring aptX™ Lossless audio, Active Noise Cancellation, and a premium design.
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podcasts
Springfield Googolplex Ep. 44: Goldfinger
For the 30th anniversary of “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” Springfield Googolplex revisits Goldfinger and Mr. Burns' own turn as a supervillain.
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