Bees, brainwashing, Bugonia
When I walked into the theatre on a Tuesday afternoon to see Bugonia, I was not sure if I was going into a science fiction…
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‘Toban turntable
4/5 stars On Oct. 17, critically acclaimed Winnipeg roots singer-songwriter William Prince released his latest…
A review of Hal Harley’s The Unbelievable Truth
Last week, Dave Barber Cinematheque screened the 1989 dark romantic comedy The Unbelievable Truth, directed by American filmmaker Hal Hartley. The first film in Hartley’s…
Netflix reveals Jane Goodall’s last message to the world
The globally renowned primatologist, ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall died of natural causes at age 91 on Oct. 1. Soon after, Netflix revealed an interview…
The ‘Toban takes on Nuit Blanche
Boris Tsun Hang Leung, arts and culture editor On Sept. 27, Winnipeg hosted Nuit Blanche, the city’s annual late-night art festival. From 6 p.m. till…
Lessons from Dead Poets Society
Thirty-six years after its release, I recently had the opportunity to watch one of the cult classic back-to-school films, Dead Poets Society. Although filmed more…
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…
Captain America: Bland old world or is there more to it?
Like most people, I consumed my fair share of Marvel entertainment as a child. Although I was never a comic book reader, I have fond…
Foodfight! and the appeal of abysmal art
When Lawrence Kasanoff made plans in 1999 to direct an animated movie, his goal was to make his company, Threshold Entertainment, “the next Pixar.” The…
‘90s kids, prepare to be disappointed by Disney
If you enjoyed the 1994 Disney movie The Lion King for its charming 2D animation, catchy musical numbers and heartwarming coming-of-age story, then you might…