Whistler Film Festival: Alice, Darling Review
Alice, Darling explores how difficult it is for both the victim and outsiders to recognize something is amiss when it comes to a romantic relationship.
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Stay the Night Review
Stay the Night is a charming romance that sometimes it just takes one night for love to blossom.
Till Review: Danielle Deadwyler Stuns in Traditional Biopic
Though not a wholly successful film, Till is worth the watch for Danielle Deadwyler’s performance who will likely be a factor in awards season.
The Invitation Review: New Blood For The Vampire Genre
Audiences have been fascinated by vampires for hundreds of years. In a year where Nosferatu celebrates its 100th birthday, The Invitation is just the latest in a long line of stories about the undead.
TIFF 2021: Jagged Review
Canadian ‘90s grunge queen Alanis Morissette gets a deep dive into her career, rise to stardom and more in Jagged, a new HBO doc entry into Bill Simmons’ Music Box series.
Candyman Review: The Candyman (Sort Of) Can
Candyman finally becomes the centre of his own story in Nia DaCosta's take on the urban legend with a descent into madness from Yahya Abdul-Mateen II worthy of Rosemary's Baby.
Lucky Review: An Edgy Feminist Slasher
Writer-star Brea Grant turns the everyday misogyny and sexism women face into a slasher horror in Lucky.
Cowboys Review: Hitch this Ride
Steve Zahn stars in an unconventional family western.
Changing Reel Episode 76 – One Night in Miami
Film critic Paolo Kagaoan joins Courtney for One Night In Miami!
I’m Your Woman Review
I'm Your Woman cleverly subverts the 1970s crime drama by putting the criminals’ wives in the spotlight.
The Glorias Review: Gloria Steinem Deserves Better
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem’s life gets a not-so-typical biopic treatment from Julie Taymor.
TIFF 2020: Wildfire Review
Knock-out performances from the film's leads anchor the story about a generational struggle with mental health.
Fantasia 2020 Review: 12 Hour Shift
Billed as a dark horror-comedy, 12 Hour Shift is DOA when it comes to delivering any laughs or frights despite competent performances.
TADFF 2019: Alaska Review
Social anxiety makes for a macabre and hilarious combo in the TADFF 2019 short Alaska.
TADFF 2019: Best Friends Forever Review
Teenage girls are pretty scary in the TADFF short film Best Friends Forever.
