Pat Mullen
Associate Editor / Senior Critic
Pat Mullen received an MA from Carleton University where his studies focused on adaptation and Canadian cinema. He is the publisher of POV Magazine, Canada’s destination for documentary culture, and has contributed to other publications including The Canadian Encyclopedia, Beatroute, Awards Daily, Paste, Xtra, Documentary, and his independent blog Cinemablographer. Pat is the vice president of the Toronto Film Critics Association, a member of the Online Film Critics Society, and an international voter for the Golden Globe Awards.He lives in Toronto with his cat, Fellini.
Articles by Pat Mullen:
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March 27, 2020
10 Upcoming Film Adaptations to Read While Social DistancingHere are ten 2020 film adaptations to read during social distancing before the movie theatres re-open.
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March 24, 2020
To Live to Sing Review: Culture at a CrossroadsA song of resistance soars above the towering condominiums in Johnny Ma’s To Live to Sing. The film, Ma’s sophomore feature after Old Stone, is an evocative portrait of culture at a crossroads. To Live to Sing takes the gritty realism of Ma’s debut feature a step further. Inspired by a Sichuan opera company he […]
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March 19, 2020
Feel Good: Netflix’s Latest Will Cure Social Distancing BlahsFeel Good the perfect answer for anyone worried about saying goodbye to Schitt’s Creek.
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March 12, 2020
First Cow Review: The Secret Ingredient Is MilkFirst Cow might the only western about a pastry chef the world will ever see.
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March 10, 2020
‘Anne at 13,000 ft’ Trailer: A giant leap for Toronto filmFirst look at Anne at 13,000 starring Deragh Campbell and directed by Kazik Radwanski.
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March 5, 2020
Lie Exposed Review: sex, lies, and tintypeSchitt’s Creek director Jerry Ciccoritti tackles the pros and cons of dirty pictures in Lie Exposed, which could have learned a thing or two from Moira Rose and her nudes.
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March 2, 2020
Space & Time Review: Maplecore Millennial AngstToronto plays itself in indie break-up drama with relatable Millennial angst, sans avocado toast.
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February 27, 2020
Seberg Review: Kristen Stewart Will Leave You BreathlessKristen Stewart shines in a middling biopic about actress Jean Seberg.
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February 27, 2020
The Jesus Rolls Review: Resurrecting a Lebowski FavouriteJohn Turturro reprises his beloved Big Lebowski character.
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February 26, 2020
Emma Review: Jane Austen Book Clubbers, Rejoice!‘Emma’ is a top shelf adaptation, especially thanks to a scene-stealing performance by Miranda Hart.
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February 24, 2020
First Love Review: Takashi Miike’s Yakuza Date NightTakashi Miike’s First Love is a zany yakuza bloodbath and an unexpectedly great date movie.
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February 21, 2020
To Live to Sing Trailer: Be in awe of Johnny MaFirst images from To Live to Sing, the latest film from Old Stone director Johnny Ma
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film
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TV
Remembering David Lynch: 1946-2025
David Lynch has died. Like any person who lived the hell out of his years on Earth, his death is the least notable thing about him.
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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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