Review: Haulout “On a remote coast of the Russian Arctic, Chakilev waits alone in a wind-battered cabin to witness a natural event that happens there once a year.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: A Man Called Otto “A Man Called Otto delves into the importance of community, and how connecting with others can drastically change your outlook and improve your life.” – Catharine Horsley Categories Catharine Horsley
Review: The Wild Bunch “The film’s portrayal of women and their role in society is problematic at best. At the same time it’s an extremely well-made and thrilling film.” – Blair Campbell Categories Blair Campbell
Review: Your Place or Mine “The two leads in ‘Your Place or Mine’ lack chemistry and this creates some uncomfortable acting in many scenes.” – Catharine Horsley Categories Catharine Horsley
Review: Waves “Like its title, the movie comes at you in waves; many highs and many lows, and never really gives you a chance to breathe.” – Zach Chabot Categories Zachary Chabot
Event: DiverCITY Film Festival 2023 “The intimate venue and chill vibe made it feel like a small group of friends getting together to make a mix-tape. This is the first year of the DiverCITY festival and I hope to see more of these gatherings in the city. “ – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: After Ever Happy “The series is basically ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ for college kids. These movies aren’t for everyone, but they’re fun. Actually they’re not even fun, they’re just plain addicting.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: All Quiet on the Western Front I wouldn’t recommend this to the faint of heart. It is an accurate depiction of the time and it deserves praise for not being scared to show it.” – Zach Chabot Categories Zachary Chabot
Review: Empire of Light “If you are a fan of the Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins combo (Road to Perdition, Skyfall, 1917), you’re in for a treat.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Baz Lurhmann’s Elvis “Lurhmann personifies the fantasy land that is Las Vegas while simultaneously showing the audience how the city can be as addicting as the games within it.” – Zach Chabot Categories Zachary Chabot
Review: Fresh “Fresh (2022) is captivating, highly romantic and absolutely horrific, and in my opinion, one of the best horrors in the last two years.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Stories in 180 “The 3-minute episodes of Stories in 180 are a perfect length if you are looking for a quick chuckle or an amusing tale to check out on a short break or on your commute.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: The Hire “The Hire series from BMW was viral branded content before the age of viral branded content.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Favourite Movie Opening Long Takes “Long takes at the beginning of films are used to establish locations and characters. They usually have that ‘grab factor’ or a slight of hand that really pulls in an audience.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Vicky and Sam “I found Nuno Rocha’s film tongue-in-cheek, fun, innovative and particularly entertaining to watch as a filmmaker.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: The Phone Call “The Phone Call is a quiet film that really stays with you, days after you see it. I found it gut-wrenching to watch at times, but ultimately, the film is an inspiring story about humanity and compassion.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
