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:


  • Riz Ahmed in Mogul Mowgli
    September 3, 2021
    Mogul Mowgli Review

    Mogul Mowgli beautifully explores South Asian identity, culture and heritage via the power of music, art, and a sublime cast led by Riz Ahmed.

  • Simu Liu as Shangi-Chi
    September 3, 2021
    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings introduces fans to a confident lead in Simu Liu—an actor who ably carries the heavy mantle of expectation into a solid MCU origin story.

  • Sandra Oh in The Chair
    August 21, 2021
    The Chair Review

    New Netflix comedy, The Chair, deals with the trials and tribulations of an English department chair and serves as a long-deserved showcase for Sandra Oh.

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