Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Beauty is only skin deep. We’ve all had these ideological platitudes ingrained in us from the moment we can speak. Everyone agrees that we shouldn’t judge a person’s value based on their attractiveness — good looks have nothing to do …
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As a child of the ‘80s, The Muppets were pop culture royalty to me. I grew up watching Sesame Street in the mornings and The Muppet Show at night. On special days my mother took me to afternoon matinees to watch The Muppets on the silver screen. I always took their popularity for granted but …
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Since I watch hundreds of films a year, I’ve learned to keep my viewing schedule flexible. I juggle late-night binges with 10am press screenings and mid-week movie dates with my wife. Even though I can enjoy a movie anytime and anyplace, one of my favourite film-watching experiences only happens on Saturday nights. That’s because there’s …
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of watching a great horror movie for the first time. The classics seize your attention from the opening frame and refuse let go until the credits roll. Writer-director Jae-hyun Jang’s horror-mystery Exhuma establishes a thrilling tone right out the gates. And for the first 15-minutes, I sat there believing …
When a filmmaker of Ridley Scott’s stature decides to adapt a historical biopic about Napoleon, the film carries a certain set of expectations; top-tier actors, opulent costumes and production design, and a predictable story spotlighting a significant historical figure. One look at the film’s trailer would support that notion, revealing a rousing action extravaganza in …
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ENCOUNTERS VIDEO REVIEW Netflix’s Encounters is a gripping four-part documentary miniseries delving into the world of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. Each episode focuses on a UFO mass sighting occurring within the last 50 years. And cases are brought to life through interviews with scientists, military officials, journalists, and first-hand witnesses. Let me know your thoughts …
No One Will Save You Video Review No One Will Save You is a heart-pounding sci-fi thriller from director Brian Duffield and starring Kaitlyn Dever. The story follows a young woman with a dark past who must fight for her life when an alien invader breaks into her home. No One Will Save You …
TIFF 2023 has come to a close, and it was another eventful year for festivalgoers. This year’s festival may have lacked the abundance of A-list talent of past years, but TIFF’s slate of films still delivered. Eleven days isn’t nearly enough time to take in all the must-see screenings the festival offers. Several titles …
Milton Robinson (Ben Kingsley) is an unassuming man leading a mundane life. He’s a 78-year-old widower and retiree with two adult children he seldom sees. So, he spends his free time attending city council meetings, voicing the same demands day after day. But one night, something extraordinary invades Milton’s ordinary life when a flying saucer crashes into his backyard and …
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When Warner Bros. announced their plans to adapt Barbie into a feature film, the internet responded with its usual amount of snark. Sure, everyone’s familiar with Mattel’s iconic toy line, but who exactly is dying to watch a Barbie origin story on the silver screen? On the surface, Barbie looks like any other soulless corporate cash grab …
