Festivals
Colouring outside the lines by Jennie Kermode
At the Fantasia International Film Festival, where cinematic strangeness is often the main attraction, one film manages to truly redefine
Jennie Kermode Home Bodies
There are moments in life that seem utterly ordinary until they are punctuated by chaos—and for some siblings, those moments
Yearning in Motion by Paul Risker
The summer of 1998 in New York City was a time defined by neon lights, burgeoning stardom, and the kind
Movies and Culture Did They Make Us Worse
The world of cinema and literature is buzzing this week, offering insights that range from deeply personal creative endeavors to
No Rest For The Wicked by Jennie Kermode
The Faroe Islands are a land sculpted by relentless elements, a stark reminder that survival here demands resilience. While trees
Rubberhead: Steve Johnson’s Monsters and Life
While festivals like Fantasia offer a dazzling array of cinematic choices, documentaries often struggle to capture the spotlight. However, this
Ancestral Beasts by Jennie Kermode
Some shadows are woven into the fabric of our lives, lingering long after the event has passed. This inherited darkness
Jennie Kermode Levels Up
The Reckoning in Paradise: A Fight for Sanctuary Attack On Paradise Photo: Fantasia International Film Festival The dream of simple
Amber Wilkinson’s Championship Quest 20422
Richmond Weaver has bottled the intense drama of college basketball, charting a thrilling five-episode journey filled with testosterone, tears, triumph,
Niko Jennie Kermode 20421
“You’re not getting it,” a young woman in a restaurant commented. “Girls don’t want to be happy. They want to
Diverging paths Jennie Kermode explored
It takes a special kind of director and star to commit themselves to shooting in the middle of the Canadian
Origin of Ultraman Jennie Kermode 20420
If you want to grasp the soul of modern Japan, you can’t ignore Ultraman. This iconic figure, often relegated to
Jennie Kermode’s Daughter 20419
The foundation of any stable society rests on a justice system built upon observable evidence, logic, and reason. Yet, even
Gangster on the dancefloor by Jennie Kermode
The world of the yakuza is steeped in shadows and rigid hierarchies, but sometimes, the most unexpected paths to freedom
Victorian Psycho by Amber Wilkinson
Horror and comedy often find unexpected harmony in cinematic storytelling, with films like Shaun Of The Dead and Get Out
Jennie Kermode’s Big Break moment
When Comedy Turns Deadly: Diving into the Dark Side of Big Break What happens when a group meant for laughter
Break Free by Jennie Kermode 20416
In the years since 2010, Japanese prefectures have undertaken significant changes in how they manage relations with the yakuza. The
Unidentified Murder by Jennie Kermode 20415
The world of mystery storytelling is currently booming across digital platforms. From YouTube and TikTok to television screens, long-running series
Stay-at-Home Seven July 20 to 24 by Amber & Jennie
Norman Jewison’s masterpiece In The Heat Of The Night remains a searing cinematic examination of America’s complex racial tensions, cleverly
Weapons of Death Blu-Ray Action Review
Weapons of Death: A Gritty Dive into Neapolitan Crime Drama Step into the chaotic, sun-drenched streets of Naples for a
Attack On Paradise by Jennie Kermode
It isn’t easy to find a path to peace, but for Suleyman, the journey has been anything but simple. From
Kermode’s Graveyard Smash
In the world of genre cinema, anticipation often builds around films that promise not just spectacle, but deep psychological dives.
Weapons of Death by Donald Munro
In the gritty world of 1977 poliziottesco cinema, Mario Caiano’s Weapons Of Death (Napoli Spara!) delivers a raw and uncompromising
Tight Lettuce by Jennie Kermode
Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the hardest to grasp, especially when dealing with the complex reality of addiction within a
Jennie Kermode’s Dance Freak 20411
Not every film aims to entertain; some are designed to confuse, some seek only to provoke, and others simply smash