#OscarsSoWhite: Controversy at the Academy Awards
Our authors offer their opinions on the outrage surrounding the recent Oscar nominations.
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Review of Son of Saul: The Menacing Stare of Death
László Nemes’ Oscar-nominated film stands apart from other Holocaust films.
The Revenant: A Visual Treat and a Chase for Retribution
Iñárritu presents a tale of betrayal and survival starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy.
Review of Arabian Nights: Part 3 – The Enchanted One
A cinematic conclusion to Miguel Gomes’ marvelous trilogy.
Review of Arabian Nights: Part 2 – The Desolate One
The second volume of Miguel Gomes’ trilogy is poetic melancholy.
Through My Brown Gay Lens: I am a pigeon who sits on a branch reflecting
Inventive film is the best metaphor for 2015.
Film Review: The Joys of Being ‘Joy’!
Jennifer Lawrence stars in this rags to riches, feel good film about the invention of a mop.
Review: The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl focuses on an artistic couple’s transition when Einar Wegener puts on a dress and stockings to pose for his wife.
What to Do in Montreal in January 2016: Festivals
Baby it’s cold outside, but it’s worth it to get out there and see what’s happening in Montreal. A list of festivals and events in Montreal for January.
Review of Arabian Nights: Part 1 – The Restless One
The first volume of Miguel Gomes’ trilogy on the austerity that plagues Portugal.
The Hateful Eight: Classic Tarantino Tongue-in-Cheek
His new film follows eight characters stuck in a claustrophobic house during a blizzard.
Brooklyn: Rich in Colour and Texture
Film follows the immigrant experience of a young Irish woman who comes to New York.
Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story
Scott Fivelson’s upcoming biopic sheds light on the life and times of Hitchcock’s often forgotten contemporary.
Review of Carol: Forbidden Love in the Fifties
Todd Haynes’ new lesbian drama stays true to the genre
Review of Trumbo: The Alienable Right to Think, Write, Speak…
The story of Dalton Trumbo, a Hollywood screenwriter who was ostracized for his communist leanings
Agnes of God : Debates from the 80s
Drama pits faith against science as two women strive to do what is best for a young nun accused of infanticide.
The Genius of Hitchcock Through the Words of Truffaut
A month long festival at Cinema du Parc showcases Hitchcock’s most celebrated films
Interview: David Michael Barrett talks Kiss Me Kill Me
The film’s writer lets us in on the filmmaking process
Interview: Andrew Martin talks Fire Song
The lead actor speaks on the problems youths face in First Nations communities