Film
A Gray State: Uncomfortable, yet important
This documentary sheds light on James Crowley’s would-be final film, his final days, and the conspiracy theories that came after.
Interview with Léa Pool: The Forgotten Children of Imprisoned Mothers
The director speaks about her latest documentary, her motivation for exploring that subject, and what should be done.
Léa Pool’s Double Peine: The Word is Finally Given to the Children
This hard-hitting documentary explores the reality the children of incarcerated mothers face.
Cinema Travellers: The Time of Wonder
This Cannes-nominated documentary puts a spotlight on the people who travel from village to village in India playing films for the public.
Blade Runner 2049 : Human dystopia captured by Denis Villeneuve
Blade Runner 2049 is an impressive sequel to the original, helmed by Quebec director Denis Villeneuve.
A Moon of Nickel and Ice: Miles Away from Nowhere
François Jacob’s new documentary is a very real portrayal of life in the industrial city of Norilsk, Russia.
Au Contraire Film Festival: Talking About Mental Health to Raise Awareness
The festival, which runs from October 24-27 this week, is screening films related to mental health.
RIDM’s Upcoming 20th Edition
The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) begins on November 9th and features films from around the world.
Germans & Jews: Reconciling Germany’s Past
Janina Quint’s documentary is a thought-provoking look at how Jewish and German people view their past, together.
Venus: Deftly humorous, humanely affecting
Venus tells the tale of a trans woman encountering her long-lost son.
Review: La petite fille qui aimait trop les allumettes
With a stellar performance from star Marine Johnson, it looks like Quebec has their very own Jennifer Lawrence.
Random Acts of Legacy – Far from random
Ali Kazimi’s documentary traces back the lives of Chinese Americans through photographs.
Stronger: A Survivor’s Story
Strong performances by the lead actors bring this Boston Marathon bombing story to life.
Mother!: The end of the world is unstoppable
Darren Aronofsky’s new controversial, allegorical film is a glimpse of what may come.
Home Again: If you could return, would you really want to?
The new film, starring Reese Witherspoon, is sweet but ultimately lacking in substance.
Adam Reider Discusses Woodland Grey Kickstarter
Local Montreal filmmaker Adam Reider talks about crowd funding his latest project, a full length horror film.
NDG Arts Week Not Blown Over
Many events for NDG Arts Week are still taking place despite a massive storm that tore through the main event space.
Logan Lucky: With A Little Luck…
Soderbergh’s latest film is a gritty heist movie set on the NASCAR racetrack.
Review: The Summer of All My Parents
Two teenager siblings grapple with the separation of their parents over a summer.