James McAvoy on the Scottish Brogue of California Schemin’
An interview with James McAvoy on California Schemin' and making his directorial debut with a film that takes pride in a Scottish voice.
James McAvoy
Faith Review: TIFF 2026
Erin Doherty gives a masterful performance as a woman torn apart by grief in the British drama Faith , a film that squanders its actors in favour of a religious quasi-horror swerve.
California Schemin’ Review: TIFF 2025
California Schemin' proves that with wit, heart, and a bit of cheek, being Scottish can be a serious advantage.
Speak No Evil Review
James McAvoy astounds with a riveting performance, but was this horror remake necessary?
Contest: Win Advance Screening Passes for Speak No Evil!
Enter to win passes to see an advance screening of Blumhouse thriller, Speak No Evil , in either Toronto or Montreal.
The Book of Clarence Review: Jeymes Samuel’s Sophomore Effort Impresses
Filmmaker Jeymes Samuel brings originality and some truly inspired casting to make The Book of Clarence something truly worth seeing.
His Dark Materials Season 3 Review
The final season of His Dark Materials wraps an ambitious and flawed adaptation of Phillip Pullman's celebrated book trilogy.
Spoiled Rotten 151 – Revisiting X-Men: Days of Future Past
Ben and Daniel revisit X-Men: Days of Future Past!
comPOSERS Episode 122: Dark Phoenix
Hot on the heels of our Hans Zimmer Appreciation Special comes this piece of shit. Join us as we discuss this incredibly boring failure of a blockbuster and its score by the gang at Remote Control Productions.
Spoiled Rotten 147 – Revisiting X-Men: First Class
Ben and Daniel revisit X-Men: First Class!
Black Hole Films Episode 160 – IT Chapter 2
Norm Wilner joins Jeremy for IT: CHAPTER 2!
His Dark Materials Episode 1.01 Review: “Lyra’s Jordan”
The HBO and BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials , known better in North America as The Golden Compass series, is the second major screen adaptation effort after the disastrously reviewed film in 2007. Does the first episode get right what the movie version didn't?
IT: Chapter Two Review
Managing Editor Jason Gorber took time out of his very busy TIFF 2019 to weigh in on the highly anticipated horror sequel IT: Chapter Two !
It: Chapter Two – Nostalgia and Reconnection by Way of Stephen King
You can't go home again. Or can you? A look at friendship, nostalgia, and reconnecting with old pals through the lens of It: Chapter 2.
Spoiled Rotten 88: Ranking the X-Men Films
Ben and Daniel rank all the X-Men films!
