Michael McNeely
Michael McNeely is an avid film-goer who is equally passionate about accessibility in film. He is also a former English teacher, current filmmaker and future human rights lawyer.
Articles by Michael McNeely:
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October 19, 2016
Thought Bubble: The Terrifying Isolation of Actual SunlightThree years after its initial release, Will O’Neill’s Actual Sunlight remains a harrowing depiction of depression.
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October 16, 2016
TAD 2016: As The Gods Will ReviewTakashi Miike’s latest Japanese horror film mixes up a little of Saw, a pinch of The Hunger Games, a taste of Battle Royale, and a hell lot of insanity.
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October 16, 2016
TAD 2016: The Lure ReviewPolish horror musical The Lure, directed by Agnieszka Smoczynska is all skin and glitter, with no substance, much like its protagonists.
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October 15, 2016
TAD 2016: Creepy ReviewDespite a few appropriately eerie moments, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Japanese thriller Creepy suffers from an inconsistent tone and unbelievable plot developments.
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September 23, 2016
TIFF 2016: Accessibility in ReviewOur Film and Accessibility Critic saw over 50 movies at TIFF 2016. Unfortunately the inconsistent quality of accessibility almost prevented him from seeing what turned out to be his favourite movie of the festival.
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September 21, 2016
TIFF 2016: Boys In The Trees ReviewBoys In The Trees TIFF 2016 Review
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September 21, 2016
TIFF 2016: Marija ReviewMarija TIFF 2016 Review.
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September 20, 2016
TIFF 2016: Cinema Travellers ReviewThe Cinema Travellers TIFF 2016 Review
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September 19, 2016
TIFF 2016: Forever Pure ReviewForever Pure TIFF 2016 Review.
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September 19, 2016
TIFF 2016: The Giant ReviewThe Giant TIFF 2016 Review.
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September 19, 2016
TIFF 2016: Apprentice ReviewApprentice TIFF 2016 Review.
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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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