Fantasia 2022: Opal Review
This animated Caribbean-inspired fairy tale tackles heavy themes like anxiety and sadness in a nimble manner.
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The Fantasia International Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles for 26th Edition
If there is one niche, cultural yardstick that signals the world is limping back toward normalcy, it is the return of international film festivals. The implicit optimism for both artistic digestion of our times and planning for future film distribution can bring a tear to the eye and a smile to the heart. Today the […]
Fantasia 2021: Indemnity Review
A pulsing action thriller with the right amount of depth, Indemnity delivers the goods.
Fantasia 2021: Glasshouse Review
Egan's film makes one reflect on how rituals can be used to both provide solace and maintain longstanding falsehoods.
Fantasia 2021: Baby, Don’t Cry Review
Jesse Dvorak's coming-of-age fable Baby, Don't Cry explores those who exist on the margins of society. Read the review from Fantasia 2021.
Fantasia 2021: Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story
While not a deep exploration of Filipino life, Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story is enjoyable if you're in the mood for something silly.
Fantasia 2021 Announces Opening Film and Unveils 25th Anniversary Poster
The 25th annual Fantasia International Film Festival announces Julien Knafo's ”zomcom” Brain Freeze as opening film.
Lucky Review: An Edgy Feminist Slasher
Writer-star Brea Grant turns the everyday misogyny and sexism women face into a slasher horror in Lucky.
Clapboard Jungle Review: Can’t Knock the Hustle
Clapboard Jungle reveals why making movies is anything but glamourous by following a filmmaker who is struggling to realize his dream.
Fantasia 2020 Review: Clapboard Jungle
Clapboard Jungle reveals why making movies is anything but glamourous by following a filmmaker who is struggling to realize his dream.
Fantasia 2020 Review: Class Action Park
A terrifying thrill ride through the negligence and corruption of one of the world's most dangerous theme parks.
Fantasia’s First Wave Announcement is Ready for Your Eyeballs
If there is one place you would expect perseverance and adaption, it is a genre film festival. The unknown future and imminent apocalypse have been imagined long before these fests existed, and they know that there are plenty of stories to still be told after the world as we know it disappears. Coming hot off […]
Fantasia 2019: Swallow Review
Swallow was not afraid to hold back when it comes to disturbing subject matter, but it doesn't simply exist to shock its audience with gratuitous amounts of gore.
Fantasia 2019: The Art of Self Defense Review
It seems harder and harder to find movies that can balance style and substance, fortunately Riley Stearns' new film The Art of Self Defense – starring Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots – does so perfectly.
Fantasia Festival 2019 Reveals Full Lineup!
The Montreal-based genre film festival Fantasia announced its full lineup today including some small indies and large studio films.
