Miraculum : Dramatic But Formulaic
Podz’ new film Miraculum overuses music and intensity, resulting in a bland film.
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Forget Oscar. 2013’s Must See Movies
Liliane Hudecova lays down her picks for the best movies of 2013.
Review: Rhymes For Young Ghouls
Barnaby’s film a raw, gritty look at a Mi-gMac community in the 70s with a compelling heroine at its heart.
Art and Technology Meet in Tim’s Vermeer
How far can a man go to understand Dutch Master Vermeer and try to uncover his secret? Tim Jenison not only learns Dutch, but he employs an army of artists in his quest.
Master of the Universe: A Gentle and Atmospheric Incursion into Finance, Money and Other Wall Street Gods
Don’t be fooled by the title. This thoughtful film follows a Frankfurt banker as he reflects on the global economy and its impact on the world through details of his life and career.
Mandatory Car Chases and Gun Battles : Three Days to Kill A Formulaic Action Flick
Kevin Costner and Amber Heard bring their names but nothing else to this bland, cliché action film.
Vampire Academy Fails to Make the Grade
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.
Special Effects Better than the Dialogue. I, Frankenstein in 3D Review.
I, Frankenstein short on romance, big on effects.
Le Capital Breaks with Conventional Evil-Banker Motif
Costa-Gavras’ film shares much in common with Wall Street, but the emotional maturity of the protagonist gives this film a different flavour.
Family and Tradition Linger On In Bà Nôi (Grandmother)
Vietnamese documentary shows the difficulty and longing that ties a westernized grandson, now filmmaker, and his grandmother who still lives in Vietnam.
A Filmmaker’s Struggle With Disease and Disability. When I Walk
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: Jonze’s Her Probes Human Loneliness and its Technological Band-Aid
After a break up with his human partner, Thomas starts a romantic relationship with his phone’s operating system. Can the two wire crossed lovers bridge their differences?
Film Review: The Nut Job Might Steal A Smile For the G-Rated Crowd
The Nut Job shows kids that cooperation is best achieved by participating in a bank heist.
I Choose Rich Every Time. The Wolf of Wall Street Review
The Wolf of Wall Street does not disappoint. DiCaprio shows his range as an actor in this riveting film.
Fort McMoney Hits Internet Black Gold
Explore social, economic, and environmental issues affecting Alberta’s Fort McMurray through a video game that functions as an interactive documentary.
You Oughta Be In Pictures… As the Producer
Adam Reider’s new short film Remain Calm is 62% 100% of its way to being funded on Kickstarter. I want to make sure it reaches its target.
