Since its premiere in the Marche du Film at the Cannes Film Festival last May, Martyrs has been throwing genre fans into a frenzy. As of this moment, the film is touring the festival circuit which is probably the only way to watch the film before the censors butcher it. It’s been reported that the … Continue reading
There is at least one dud a moviegoer bears witness to every year at the Toronto International Film Festival. Not just a bad film, but one that is almost nauseating in all of it wretchedness. With such a vast collection of films to choose from, it’s almost guaranteed that a handful of them will be … Continue reading
We all want to live a life that is perfect. We will fight tooth and nail in order to live a life that makes us happy. After all, nothing is worse than living with regret. But what happens when your dream, your very livelihood, is unceremoniously taken away? What’s left for you to do? Such … Continue reading
Gangster films never go out of style. They dramatize a life that, to outsiders, appears to be fun, exhilarating and financially beneficial. Very few are capable of shining a light on the best and worst of the lifestyle and showing the audience what it’s really like to live the dream, while fearing for your well-being … Continue reading
There is nothing more entertaining than watching a film in which you know the filmmakers had a great time making. Me and Orson Welles is such a film; a light, frothy period piece with interesting, funny characters and one centerpiece performance. Prior to the screening, the film had been tapped to be Zac Efron’s breakthrough … Continue reading
As I was leaving the theatre after last night’s screening of Adam Resurrected, the first thought that came to mind was: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Even as I write this, I still don’t know what to make of the film. It’s a challenging, elegant film; one that trusts the audience to travel … Continue reading
As popular a filmmaker as Kevin Smith is, I’ve only really enjoyed two of his films: Clerks and Chasing Amy. The rest, while entertaining, leave nothing for the audience to ponder about. Yes, Smith is a wonderful writer, but pop-culture dialogue and cameos can only go so far. For a while, I thought Smith had … Continue reading
In this day and age of half-baked heroes, it’s good to see a familiar face. The Muscles from Brussels! And who would have thought he was such an acting powerhouse? However, it’s too bad that his latest starring vehicle doesn’t even come close to the level of his acting. It is a testament, though, to … Continue reading
The Toronto International Film Festival begins on the 4th of September and this year promises to be one of the most memorable in recent memory and for good reason. The line-up only solidifies Toronto’s reputation as being the second greatest film festival in the world after Cannes. As a result, my regularly scheduled articles … Continue reading
Musicians have proven to consistently be a wonderful source of filmic inspiration. Their enigmatic personas and lifestyles perfectly suit the constraints of cinema. That is, if the filmmaker treats the subject matter effectively. In the coming years, the likes of Freddie Mercury, Chuck Berry, Louis Armstrong, Marvin Gaye, Michael Hutchence and Keith Moon will … Continue reading