Heroes can be found in the damndest of places.
Outside
One of the things I love about summertime is the concept of outdoor screenings. Such events harken back to the hey-day of the drive-in movie, and just make everything a bit more novel for two hours or so. In my hometown of Toronto, there have been a handful of outdoor screenings over the years, but…
Eyesight to The Blind
I’ve mentioned before, how much of a sucker I am for a well designed poster. So if the amazingly cool teaser for Fernando Meirelles’ upcoming film BLINDNESS wasn’t enough to get me excited about it, this gorgeous poster certainly did the trick…
Don’t Tell Me
So as you might imagine, I spend a fair share of time reading about all sorts of things movie related. I can pass hours at a newsstand, and even more hours online reading about green-lit projects, casting, box office reports, etc. You name it – I read it. I have a few recycling bins full…
ELIZABETH – THE GOLDEN AGE
I’ve had frustrating discussions about sequels and series lately, and usually I’m the one defending the various part twos, and threes, and fours. However, there are some sequels that even leave me scratching my head. ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE is one such movie. The original, starring Cate Blanchet in the title role was amazing. It…
Stronger
Will Smith has a movie coming out on July 4th weekend. I suddenly feel the urge to party like it’s 1996…
AWAY FROM HER
There’s a song by R.E.M. that says “It’s easier to leave than to be left behind”. I couldn’t help but think about that line as I watched AWAY FROM HER, which is a very tender Canadian movie about a woman who succumbs to Alzheimer’s. It’s a very tender and heartbreaking film starring Julie Christie and…