The Thursday Murder Club Review: Big Stars, Weak Mystery

by Rachel West | August 27, 2025

Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club brings Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley & Pierce Brosnan together for a cozy whodunit, but even an A-list cast can’t solve the mystery of a lifeless script.

Lurker Review: The Fame Monster

by Pat Mullen | August 26, 2025

Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe star in Alex Russell's captivating feature debut Lurker about fandom and our desire to be 'liked.'

Americana Review: Sydney Sweeney’s Star Power Can’t Fix a Broken Story

by Shawn Peer | August 23, 2025

There's something admirable in Americana's willingness to take unexpected turns, but those twists ultimately lead to an ending that doesn't satisfy.

FILM

Sunburn Review: TIFF 2026

An endlessly charming and very playful debut, Sunburn is one of the year’s pleasant surprises. A film that you will enjoy spending the day hanging out with.
Paradise Lost Review: TIFF 2026

Paradise Lost struggles to turn its intriguing thriller sci-fi-tinged premise into a genuinely moving story about grief, loss, and letting go.
Love of Your Life: TIFF 2026 Review

Margaret Qualley delivers a standout performance in Love of Your Life, while Rachel Morrison turns a deceptively simple romance into a thoughtful exploration of grief, guilt and love.

Fixed Review: Naughty, Crude, and Forgettable

by Shawn Peer | August 22, 2025

It features a great cast and beautiful animation, but Fixed's shallow, juvenile script and repetitive humour make it a forgettably disappointing attempt at adult comedy.

Honey Don’t Review: A Madcap Misfire

by Colin Biggs | August 22, 2025

Honey Don't! fires on more cylinders than Drive-Away Dolls, but it's still not quite like other classic Coen films.

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 311: Rashomon at 75 Years

by Contra Zoom | August 22, 2025

Akira Kurosawa's 1950 film Rashomon celebrates its 75th birthday this month, so join Contra Zoom Pod as they talk about its legacy.

TV

3 Things You Need to Know About Chad Powers Season 2

Season 2 of Chad Powers is here! Glen Powell, Steve Zahn, and the cast of the series give us a sneak peek at what to expect.
Sterling Point Review: Summer, Scenery & Annie’s So-Called Life

Come for the coming-of-age intrigue, stay for the breathtaking Muskokan scenery. Prime Video's Sterling Point is the perfect end-of-summer series.
Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair Review: A Wonderful Extension to the Original

Smartly written, hilariously performed, and most importantly, entirely full of heart, the only major thing wrong with the Malcolm in the Middle sequel is that four episodes simply aren't enough.

Ne Zha II Review: The Gods Go Crazy in Animated Blockbuster

by Pat Mullen | August 21, 2025

Chinese animated adventure Ne Zha II delivers thrills, non-stop action, and extraordinary animation and spectacle.

TIFF 2025: From Frankenstein to Hamnet – 14 Festival Films Based On Books

by Rachel West | August 21, 2025

Whether you’re waiting in line for your next screening or want to get a jump on reading before some of this year’s buzziest films hit screens big and small, we have your must-read film list ready.

Relay Review: Thrilling Throwback Fun

by Colin Biggs | August 20, 2025

David Mackenzie’s Relay is a throwback of sorts. Not quite the thrillers of the 1970s, like his film Hell or High Water, but closer to the renaissance the genre received in the early aughts, like Cellular and Red Eye.

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.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 342: Canadian Film Draft

On the latest Contra Zoom Pod, Dakota Arsenault, Matthew Simpson, Bil Antoniou and Matt Sheardown draft the best Canadian movies!
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 340: Interview with Shiho Kataoka of Aruku

On Contra Zoom Pod, Jeff Bulmer chats with Shiho Kataoka, the director of Aruku, which played at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival.

Terence Stamp: 10 Essential Films

by Emma Badame | August 17, 2025

A stalwart of '60s cinema and known for stand-out roles in The Limey, Superman II, and Priscilla QOTD, Terence Stamp’s iconic career spanned 6 decades. Here are 10 of his most essential films.

TIFF at 50: Looking Back at the Toronto International Film Festival

by That Shelf | August 16, 2025

TIFF at 50: Our writers look back at fifty years of the Toronto International Film Festival with favourite films, memorable encounters, and pro-tips.

Michaela Kurimsky as Eliza in Sweet Angel Baby | Courtesy of Vortex Media

Sweet Angel Baby Review: A Masterful Canadiana Drama

by Alex Southey | August 15, 2025

Sweet Angel Baby is a modern Canadiana classic that sits with audiences like a sinking stone.

Night Always Comes Review: All Style, Little Substance

by Adam Schoales | August 15, 2025

Night Always Comes is a gritty neon-soaked noir starring Vanessa Kirby and directed by Andor's Benjamin Caron that sadly is all style, and very little substance.

Nobody 2 Review: Suburban John Wick Is Back

by Rachel West | August 15, 2025

It’s been four years since Bob Odenkirk packed a punch in the action-comedy Nobody, surprising audiences and critics alike with his turn as an action hero. Now, he’s back in an entertaining, albeit forgettable, sequel that might just be the popcorn movie of the summer.

Boys Go to Jupiter Review: A Hidden Gem

by Colin Biggs | August 14, 2025

Boys Go to Jupiter is an offbeat animated reminder that we need to be able to turn off sometimes.

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