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The Gunman stars Sean Penn as a sniper in a film that feels past its prime. Despite a stellar supporting cast including Javier Bardem, Idris Elba and Ray Winstone, the only thing on mark is the aim of the protagonist.
Transform and Rock Out: The Cybertronic Spree at The Bloor
A celebration of Transformers G1 unlike any other is set to take place this weekend at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, with a viewing of the classic 1986 animated film Transformers: The Movie and a performance by the band that's more than meets the eye, The Cybertronic Spree.
Interview: Jack O’Connell
We spoke with Jack O'Connell about his performance in the breathtaking '71 and how from his experience, the best films are the ones that hurt the most.
Criterion Announces THE FISHER KING and other June Titles
A few thoughts on The Fisher King and some of the other titles the Criterion Collection just announced that they'd be releasing in June.
Cue Fanfare? Classic Star Wars element won’t return in Episode VII
With the acquisition of the rights to new Star Wars films by Disney, we'll be missing out on that classic 20th Century Fox fanfare opening for the new films.
’71 Review
’71 is a relentless, impressive and frank film about the IRA conflict, The Troubles at its peak, and moreover how no wars are fought strictly between combative soldiers on isolated battlefields.
Cinderella Review
Kenneth Branagh's live action telling of Disney's Cinderella is basically a classic fairy tale perfected and everything a Disney fan could ask for.
Run All Night Review
In a season notorious for film famine, a decent fast food action flick can taste like cinematic steak, which is why our newest critic ate up Run All Night.
Miss Julie Review
A taboo tryst between an aristocrat’s daughter and her father’s valet serves to send these two characters down the rabbit hole in a race to see who can sink lowest in Liv Ullmann’s Miss Julie.
The Cobbler Review
The Cobbler is one of the stranger films to come out of Hollywood in recent history, it's a bit of train wreck that's hard not to stare at even if you know you shouldn't.
Home Entertainment: Aguirre, the Wrath of God Review
Dork Shelf's disc junky, Phil Brown, takes a look at Shout Factory's new Blu-ray release of the Werner Herzog masterpiece Aguirre, the Wrath of God.
Canadians Bring Comedy to Miami Film Fest
We spoke with the Canucks behind Ben's At Home, Preggoland and Guidance about their inclusion in the Canada & Comedy program at the 32nd annual Miami International Film Festival.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Review
The only thing wrong with The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is everything. Even a talented cast can't save this one.
Unfinished Business Review
Unfinished Business is a raunchy sex comedy with an odd anti-bullying subplot as just one of its many missteps.
Chappie Review
Chappie is an odd film with many faults but worth watching for its spectacle and little surprises.