On the latest Contra Zoom Pod they interview Matthew Rankin about his film Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, which had its world premiere at TIFF.
The Canadian Screen Awards were handed out on June 1st and Contra Zoom Pod discusses the big winners with help from Matthew Simpson and Jeff Bulmer.
The Canadian Screen Awards announced their 2025 nominations and the Contra Zoom Pod guys react to which films made the cut.
TIFFl has revealed its Canada’s Top Ten list, highlighting the standout films of 2024. From 40 Acres to Universal Language, it's a strong list from a talented group of filmmakers.
The best films of 2024 include Conclave, Sing Sing, Anora, Dune: Part Two, Challengers, Nickel Boys, Hard Truths, Civil War, and Flow.
Highlights at the 2024 Windsor International Film Festival, WIFF, included Canadian films Shepherds, Universal Language, and Sharp Corner.
The 2024 edition of VIFF just wrapped its 43rd year. We discuss our thoughts on the festival and review some of the films watched.
Universal Language, a delightfully clever offbeat comedy, and probably Rankin's most accessible film to date, is ingeniously deceptive in its strategies. That’s only part of its charm.
Canada submits Universal Language in the Oscar race for Best International Feature. Matthew Rankin's Winnipeg set farce uses a mix of Persian and French.
The Toronto International Film Festival runs from Sept 5-15th and we will be covering the fest. We preview our most anticipated films!
Films we hope to see at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival include The Last Showgirl, Nosferatu, and Maria.
This year's Cannes Film Festival Showcases a tremendous number of Canadian films both in official competition and in the various sidebars.
