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Chris Knight gives us a preview of the nostalgia-filled Hotel X Retro Arcade pop-up, open to the public until March 19.
Queen Tut Review: It Serves a Royally Wholesome Story
Queen Tut, starring Alexandra Billings, skillfully threads the needle between comedy and drama with a wholesome exploration of identity.
Allegiance Review: A Proudly Canadian Police Procedural
CBC's new show, Allegiance, transcends the classic police procedural with a uniquely fresh perspective.
Argylle Review: The Spy Who Exhausted Me
Tropes are stretched far too thin in Jason Fuchs’ script that by the time the movie begins to embrace its absurdity in its third act, it’s too late.
Focal Stellia Headphones Review
After months of testing, Jason Gorber shares his verdict on the Focal Stellia high-end closed-back headphones with this detailed review.
Shelf Pick: Soft-Spoken Weepy Cult Child: A Gripping Tale of Rebellion, Identity, and Family
Soft-Spoken Weepy Cult Child is a poignant exploration of rebellion, family, and the complexities of love – both romantic and familial.
Shelf Pick: My Everest is an Inspiring Doc About Defying Perceived Limits
My Everest: The extraordinary journey of the first man with cerebral palsy to trek Everest Base Camp on horseback.
Unboxing: Otis Forever – The Albums & Singles (1968-1970)
In this Unboxing/review, Jason Gorber takes a look at the OTIS FOREVER: THE ALBUMS & SINGLES limited edition vinyl box set, and shares his thoughts.
The Crown Review: Season 6, Part 1
In its final stretch, The Crown fails both Princess Diana and its audience.
Dashing Through The Snow Review: A Familiar Christmas Movie Retread
Tim Story's Dashing Through The Snow isn't an instant classic, but charismatic lead performances make it fun enough.
Shelf Pick: Designer $hit Doc Hilariously Explores the Emerging Field of Fecal Transplants
Designer $hit: A Microbiome Love Story isn't your typical documentary – it's a rollercoaster of emotions, science, self-discovery, and... poop.
Unboxing: UHQR Vinyl Release of Steely Dan’s AJA
In this video, editor-in-chief Jason Gorber takes a look at and reviews the UHQR Vinyl release of Steely Dan’s AJA. He compares it to other pressings of the legendary record, and what makes this pressing unique, as well as his thoughts on this unique pressing. Check out the video here and catch up on other […]
Rendezvous with Madness 2023: Back Home Review
Nisha Platzer's documentary back home is an incredibly powerful, complex look at grief and the loss of a loved one.
Shelf Pick: Wintery Survival Horror Tale SHIFTED Arrives on VOD
Trapped in a suburban home surrounded by ravenous zombie-like creatures, a group of survivors must now deal with a killer hidden amongst them.
5 Films and a Shorts Program To See At imagineNATIVE 2023
The 24th annual imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival returns to Toronto and online this month. With 14 feature films and 70 short films screening, here are our picks for five films you need to see, plus a shorts program.