I know the first 20 minutes have to be entertaining enough for the dance of small talk, but it should also not be so entertaining that we genuinely get invested. Any recommendations?
I know the first 20 minutes have to be entertaining enough for the dance of small talk, but it should also not be so entertaining that we genuinely get invested. Any recommendations?
The Griswold family Christmas never fails to make me laugh and bring a smile to my face.
The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is running Nov. 3–5 at the ByTowne Cinema at 325 Rideau St.
When it comes to making things up for the big screen, how far is too far?
In my mind, watching this movie is akin to lighting the Jack O’ Lantern: essential, uplifting, and timeless.
Don’t Worry Darling holds its own as an uneasy thriller that keeps the viewer guessing.
It appears as though most of the drama has been going on behind the scenes.
Check out our review of Air Conditioner from the IFFO 2022.
Check out our review of Marvelous and the Black Hole which was screened last week at the International Film Festival of Ottawa.
Most people’s totally put-together picture-perfect lives are just that: a picture.
The decision to go virtual follows last year’s IFFO launch, which was cut short due to COVID-19.
Some of us bake bread, or learn to paint, and others take-up running. And some of us (like me) plan international trips so that I can hop on an airplane as soon as the pandemic is over. The things you can learn about solo travellers in films can also apply to life in isolation.
The cinema is where I had my first big birthday party. It’s where I saw my first horror film. And it’s also where I went on my first date. Even though the pandemic bars me from the cinema, I hold onto the notion that the cinema is a place of inspiration where I learned to empathize with people with stories different from my own.
Are you getting tired of endlessly scrolling through Netflix only to end up watching a movie you’ve already seen 10 times? Looking for something to watch while self isolating? Something to watch you can recommend to friends later? You’ve come to the right article.
We picked the 10 best movies of the year, from Hereditary to Black Panther.
“Unable to perceive the shape of you, I find you all around me. Your presence fills my eyes with your love, it humbles my heart, for you are everywhere.”
If you’ve got the travel bug, but can’t decide on a place, check out these books and movies for some instant inspiration.
In a company memo that was circulated online, the reason given for the increase was to compete with the recent rise in minimum wage in Ontario from $11.25 to $11.40 per hour for adults and $10.55 to $10.70 for students.
If you need a break between all the overwhelming mental gymnastics of first year university, feel free check out any of the following freshman-centred films.
Over the break stay out of the elements and enjoy these sports gems.
Both English and French projects will be shown in a variety of genres. The festival creates opportunities for both applicants and for Zoom, as students interested in the industry have the opportunity to be introduced to the U of O’s official group of student filmmakers.
Transgender actors can connect more with the roles Solely transgender actors should be allowed to play transgender characters because they’ll be able to give a more authentic performance and produce better content. The actors who have personally experienced a situation bring a more personal connection, which results in a more real experience for viewers. Transgender …
Imagine you’re producing a play detailing the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Who would you want to play the influential civil rights leader, Denzel Washington, Will Smith or David Oyelowo? When it came to a similar production held at Kent State University, they opted instead for a white actor to portray the famed pastor. …
Swingers stands out amongst comedies as being unique and innovative in its subject matter and setting. It led the way for other comedies, like Seinfeld, being one of the first to be essentially about nothing in particular, but still being able to draw in audiences.
Ranging in tone from straight horror to the intentionally campy, the movies didn’t shy away from cringe-inducing violence, graphic nudity, experimental plots, and outright bizarre content.