Review: Dead Cat “Dead Cat is a well executed short film. There are times when the camera cuts away from a reaction or punch line so quickly that joke sets in during the sequence that follows, making it even funnier.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Interview: Kim Thúy Kim Thúy Ly Thanh is a Vietnamese-born Canadian writer, whose debut novel Ru won the Governor General’s Award for French-language fiction in 2010. Ru, a film adaptation of Thúy’s novel, was directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud and was released in 2023. Categories Jith Paul
Review: A Conversation In Passing A Conversation in Passing is a light-hearted film that creates a dialogue about what happens when we die. The film is very enjoyable and creative, and it also provokes some reflection. ” – Catharine Horsley Categories Catharine Horsley
Review: Past Lives “Past Lives, the debut feature film from Korean-Canadian writer-director Celine Song, is a beautifully understated film that explores a what-if scenario across decades and continents.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Black Christmas “Even though it is a product of the 70s, with many of the prevailing attitudes and social norms, I am struck by several elements of ‘Black Christmas’ that make it seem surprisingly modern.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Interview: Nisha Pahuja Nisha Pahuja, writer/director of “To Kill a Tiger” chats with Monique. The film was named to TIFF’s annual year-end Canada’s Top Ten list for 2022. Categories Jith Paul
Interview: Jane Gurr and Ed Kucerak Documentary filmmakers Jane Gurr and Ed Kucerak chat with Monique about their latest collaboration, “Lunch at the Rideau”. Categories Jith Paul
Interview: Kris Fleerackers and Andrea Wing Kris Fleerackers, director of the live-action puppetry film “IDOL”, and Andrea Wing, director of the documentaries “The Trapline” and “Leo & Chester” chat with Monique. Categories Jith Paul
Review: Laundry “The actual laundry we see throughout the film comes across as a visual metaphor for all we try to get done as humans.” – Randy Kakegamic Categories Randy Kakegamic
Review: A Simple Mix-Up “Gossiping wives, cul de sac meetings, murder and martini glasses. Who’s to say the suburbs are a bore?” – Randy Kakegamic Categories Randy Kakegamic
Review: Broken Waters “Through a thought-provoking screenplay, engaging acting, and a evocative musical score, ‘Broken Waters’ is an immersive account on the shared struggles of trauma, healing, and being a woman.” – Bernice De Gracia Categories Bernice De Gracia
Review: A love letter “Director Thaïs Despont delivers us A love letter: where the simplicity of a handwritten letter invites viewers together through evoking a raw, honest, and relatable intimacy”. – Bernice De Gracia Categories Bernice De Gracia
Review: IDOL “Following the premise of the 2000-year-old Pygmalion story in a modern, urban environment a man creates an idol of the perfect female and falls in love with it. ” – Siddhi Shukal Categories Siddhi Shukal
Review: The Trapline “I recommend watching this film for its breathtaking visuals of snow-capped mountains and a story that makes you want to pursue a passion of your own!” – Siddhi Shukal Categories Siddhi Shukal
Review: Lunch at the Rideau “The personal accounts of the regular customers added a deeply emotional layer to the film, making me feel like I want to be a part of that camaraderie and conversation.” – Siddhi Shukal Categories Siddhi Shukal
Review: Fire Island “Fire Island (2022) is surprisingly fun. It feels lived-in and genuine, like real people in real dating scenarios.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
