John Wick Chapter 2: Man on a Mission
The second instalment of this series is just as action-packed as the last.
Articles by C.L. Illsley
Patriot’s Day: Boston Strong
This star-studded emotional drama depicts the events surrounding the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013.
Among the Believers Review: Religious Strife in Pakistan
This documentary sheds light on the jihadist movement present in Pakistan and how young people are being affected.
Metro: An Artistic Look at Montreal’s Underground
Nadine Gomez’s short film highlights the architectural elements of the metro, presented in stark black and white.
The Dressmaker: A Seamstress Scorned
Jocelyn Moorhouse’s new film depicts a love affair in an unlikely milieu – in an isolated Australian town.
Spiritual Cooperation : Third Global Conference on World’s Religions After September 11th
Thinkers from around the world come to Montreal in the name of peace, cooperation, and interfaith connection.
We Are Stars: An Entertaining Blend of Science and Stardust
New film at planetarium not only won awards, but also promises to educate.
Montreal Gets Inked
Art Tattoo brings in local and international artists to celebrate all things ink.
Review of Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art
To the artists who pioneered this art movement, bigger is better.
Review of Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters
Mike Correll’s documentary sheds light on a master of dark art.
Review of Yalom’s Cure: Examining the Existentialist
Sabine Gisiger’s documentary explores the philosophies of psychotherapist Dr. Irwin Yalom.
Review of Carol: Forbidden Love in the Fifties
Todd Haynes’ new lesbian drama stays true to the genre
Review of Spotlight: Journalists Expose Sins of the Church
Tom McCarthy’s new film shines a light on an investigative journalism team called the Spotlight
Mockingjay Part 2: The End is Here
The final instalment of the Hunger Games closes the series with a bang
Love The Coopers: A Clichéd Christmas Comedy
The latest of ensemble cast holiday movies hits theatres
Review of Burnt: If You Can’t Take the Heat…
John Wells’ kitchen drama focuses on one cook’s road to redemption
Review of Freeheld: The Fight For Equality
Peter Sollett’s new film depicts a gay couple’s struggle for equal rights
Welcome to Leith: The Racist Next Door
In new documentary, residents of Leith face the invasion of white supremacism
The Gift Review: It’s Better to Give Than to Receive
A childhood bully and his victim meet in adulthood in this thriller.
I am Woman Hear Me…Protest: Review of “I Am Femen”
The documentary I am Femen is a powerful exploration into the inner workings of the controversial Ukrainian based feminist group Femen. The film chronicles several of the [read on]