Articles by C.L. Illsley

About C.L. Illsley

I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia but have called Montreal home since 1999. I received degrees from Mount Saint Vincent University & Concordia University. I enjoy writing, watching movies, & most of all spending time with my 4 cats. Contact: Facebook | Twitter | More Posts

Mandatory Car Chases and Gun Battles : Three Days to Kill A Formulaic Action Flick

February 24, 2014 // 0 Comments

Kevin Costner and Amber Heard bring their names but nothing else to this bland, cliché action film.

Vampire Academy Fails to Make the Grade

February 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

There’s good vampires and then there are bad ones. Then there are some half-vampires and some non-vampires. There’s also some romance. Sounds like a mess.

SCENE: A Room Full of Cinephiles at CineBazar

January 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

Montreal’s annual film bazar features film distributors, memorabilia, and all things cinema.

A Filmmaker’s Struggle With Disease and Disability. When I Walk

January 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

At age 25, filmmaker Jason DaSilva is struck with severe multiple sclerosis. When I Walk documents a life that doesn’t stop, even while facing debilitation.

Film Review: The Nut Job Might Steal A Smile For the G-Rated Crowd

January 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

The Nut Job shows kids that cooperation is best achieved by participating in a bank heist.

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