Movies
Do we really need to praise Martin Scorsese any more than he's been already? Do I have to reiterate the contributions he's made to film, not just through his endless list of cinematic masterpieces, but also through his contributions and advocacy of film preservation? Do I need to remind you about his passion for cinema?
Everyone's upbringing is different.
While this Thanksgiving weekend for Americans is normally reserved for watching football, attacking department stores, and having turkey induced tryptophan comas we here in Canada can be thankful for the great movies from our southern neighbours that help kick start that award season buzz this time of the year.
With updated versions of Footloose and The Thing hitting theatres this month, it's a perfect opportunity to question the value of movie remakes.
Generally speaking, most true film lovers despise remakes. It reeks of commercialism at its worst and bores originality-seeking moviegoers.
Blu-ray Review: Captain America: The First Avenger
Posted by: Andrew Burns • October 27, 2011 @ 10:25pm
Science fictional World War Two propaganda never looked so good in high definition.
On this day, October 11, 2011 Christmas came early for every fanboy, geek, and true believer of all ages.
Paranormal Activity 3: Tweet to decide who sees it first!
Posted by: Mark McLeod • October 4, 2011 @ 12:08pm
Do you have a Twitter account, love horror movies, and and want to be one of the first people worldwide to have a chance to see Paranormal Activity 3? Well, then you're in luck, because Paramount Pictures has launched their first-ever global "Twee to See it First" contests to kick off the eagerly-awaited 3rd installment of the thriller franchise.
Walkey Talk: Fall Movie Preview - Serious Film Lovers Only!
Posted by: Mike Walkey • September 30, 2011 @ 8:11pm
I'm not one of these self righteous film critics who always complain that movies aren't as good as they used to be. There are plenty of wonderful films out there to be enjoyed, one just requires a little extra effort to seek them out. Maybe I can help.
Here is the time of year that film buffs love. Summer is over, let's get serious.
TIFF 2011 Interview: Director & cast of Man on Ground
Posted by: Elizabeth Hughes Belzil • September 19, 2011 @ 7:48pm
With its endless capital and battalion of stars, Hollywood habitually eclipses everything else and leaves North American cineplexes turgid with stale super-hero flicks, listless comedies, and their sequels.
With a mediocre summer movie landscape filled with tired pirates, repeat bachelor parties, an unfunny fighter pilot wearing jewellery, rusty scrap metal in slowmo, and bland cowboys & aliens, there was an unlikely film about a Norwegian legend and a rainbow bridge that hammered out all that competition; and now its available for your home entertainment viewing pleasure.
The name Drew Powell might not be familiar to you, but chances are you've seen more of this actor's work than you would think. In the past few years, he's appeared in several television guest spots on Psych, Leverage, In Plain Sight, and House, just to name a few.
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