Jan 5th, 2013
Most Canadians know that the Prime Minister lives at 24 Sussex Drive while Parliament is in session. But most Canadians probably couldn’t tell you what the inside of the first house looks like or...
Nov 23rd, 2012
Life of Pi and Silver Linings Playbook get my highest recommendation this week.
Oct 2nd, 2012
Facing up to World War 2 damage and guilt in the VIFF film called Lore.
Jul 24th, 2012
Chelsea Maier has "upendo" tattooed along her ribcage, the Swahili word for love. This ink is a constant memory of working in Africa and defines her apparel and accessories line, SummerSkin....
Jul 20th, 2012
Christian Bale as The Dark Knight broods, sulks and finally swoops onto screens all over.
Oct 14th, 2011
Starbuck is a Canadian film well worth celebrating. It played at VIFF and is now in general release.
Oct 3rd, 2011
Once again, coincidentally, documentaries take more recommendations than fiction these next two days. You can find Donald Trump, Wiebo Ludwig, a battered woman and some African street musicians....
Sep 28th, 2011
Isabelle Huppert plays a mom who exploits her daughter in the French film My Little Princess.
Jul 22nd, 2011
Captain America, the comic book hero from the 1940s is brought back in a big new film. To what effect? (read more)
Feb 9th, 2011
Being out like Mr. Kato, who was murdered in January, is simply NOT an option.
