The controversies of the 97th Academy Awards
It’s the biggest night in Hollywood — the night when new stars are born and established greats cement their legacies. The Academy Awards, commonly known…
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Love on the big screen
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means it’s time to pop the popcorn, get the snacks and bring all your friends together to binge-watch some…
The prevalence of media and death to streaming
I have a confession to make — I really love movies. I belong to the group of people who can quote every line in Shrek (2001) or…
Conclave explores secrecy in the Vatican (spoilers ahead)
When a pope resigns or dies, a papal conclave is held to gather cardinals from around the world to elect a new pope. This is…
Canadian comedian set to make directorial debut
Kevin McDonald was drawn to comedy for simple reasons — he found out he was funny and according to him, he was not good at…
Bon Cop, Bad Cop unites Ontarians and Quebecers
Quebec and the rest of Canada have been at odds for many years over issues such as Quebec separatism and perceived encroachment by Canada on…
Movie review of The Wild Robot
A friend invited me to see The Wild Robot on a Friday night. I had seen that the film’s ratings were extremely high, so I…
What is your Roman Empire?
Last year, a social media trend emerged where TikTok users asked their boyfriends and husbands how often they thought about the Roman Empire. To their…
WNDX festival showcases bold new films
The WNDX Festival of Moving Image returns this October, celebrating bold and boundary-pushing experimental films. Founded in 2005 by local filmmakers Cecilia Araneda and Solomon…
Reel Pride film festival returns with a focus on family
We are all part of a family, whether it is one we are born into or one we choose. That is the idea behind this…