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Eighteen years strong, Montreal’s Festival Cinemania ushers in forty-six feature length films from French directors from around the world: Estonia to Paris, China to our very own Quebec. While the onslaught of festivals can begin to feel a little redundant, this is one not to be missed. The films, screened … Read More
The 31st Vancouver International Film Festival opens September 27 and runs to October 12. While it may not have the tabloid-fired star-power of its Toronto cousin, it still offers up some kickass big-screen fare. And, frankly, we count the total lack of a pouty Kristen Stewart as a plus. Let … Read More
There’s little doubt that 2012 was a tough year for independent cinema in Calgary. The Uptown Theatre shut its doors for good this summer, and there’s been plenty of talk that the equally historic Plaza Theatre in Kensington is facing a similar end. So, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), … Read More
TIFF is halfway through, and it seems like ticket opportunities are fading fast. Slow down, though—by this point in the festival, you’ve got to be careful of what you pay for. Consider skipping the following. The Shameless Blockbuster Oh, I get it—this movie skipped the summer season and landed in … Read More
For gamers, the release of Mass Effect 3 earlier this month should have been a moment of celebration. ME3 is the final installment in an epic sci-fi RPG trilogy by Edmonton-based studio Bioware, the hallmark of which is that it allows users to design their own version of Commander Shepard, … Read More
