The Forever Purge excels at turning American myths into American nightmares
“The heavy-handed political ideas feel necessary to underline the conviction that America is a dangerous place for non-white people and poor people.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda musical In the Heights explodes with imagination
Jon M. Chu’s powerful adaptation of the Broadway hit is a timely celebration of community and solidarity.
A Quiet Place Part II is cynical and empty
John Krasinski returns to the well of his surprise hit with pretty poor results.
A crash course in the Montreal TikTok scene
“A rich and vibrant community of Montrealers using the app in fun and creative ways.”
French Exit runs on old-Hollywood whimsy & a little Michelle Pfeiffer magic
Director Azazel Jacobs spoke with us about his Montreal-shot film.
Sarah Sutherland on Like a House on Fire, a film driven by performance
An interview with Canadian acting royalty about taking on a challenging lead role.
Oscars diversity rules: meaningful change or whitewashing and tokenism?
“If the project results in more films like Green Book and Mulan, it will be all for naught.”
Survival cinema meets the drug addiction genre in Castle in the Ground
Great performances and a naturalistic universe make Joey Klein’s film compelling.
Haunted house madness and body horror combine in Swallow
An interview with Carlo Mirabella-Davis about his new film, which is now available on VOD.
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno’s non-eventfulness is radical
Abdellatif Kechiche’s controversial, long-delayed follow-up to the divisive Blue Is the Warmest Colour is as impressive as it is hopelessly out of touch.