Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby: A Perfectly Restrained Exploration of Trauma
Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby is a remarkable debut – a film that manages to be deeply unsettling while also ruthlessly funny.
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February 12, 2025
PAYING FOR IT: Love, Friendship and Paying for Sex (Interview with Sook-Yin Lee and Chester Brown)
Sook-Yin Lee and Chester Brown have a history unlike most exes: they "broke up" almost three decades ago, yet remain each other’s closest confidants. Chester took their story—detailing the end of their romantic relationship and his journey into paying for sex—and turned it into a graphic novel. Rather than being upset about having their private life on display, Sook-Yin found the book so compelling that she adapted it into a feature film.
February 9, 2025
DARK MATCH: A Canadian Wrestling Thriller Bound for Cult Status (Interview with Director Lowell Dean)
Dark Match is the newest film from WolfCop director Lowell Dean, and it delivers exactly what fans of genre mashups have come to expect from him. Equal parts horror, wrestling-thriller, and surprisingly sweet romance, the movie maintains Dean’s flair for offbeat storytelling.
February 7, 2025
Top 5 Movies from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival has officially wrapped up, and while it had its share of controversies, it also brought us more great indie films to watch and fall in love with. For now, let’s dive into some of the standout films from this year’s festival and what makes them so special.
February 3, 2025
Cinematographer Ethan Palmer on PLAINCLOTHES and the Aesthetic Choices Behind One of the Best of Sundance 2025
I had the opportunity to sit down with Ethan Palmer and learn more about the creative and technical choices that helped make Plainclothes one of the festival’s most talked-about titles. From joining the project late to choosing to use a wide array of cameras and lenses, Palmer shared his perspective on crafting a look that honours the film's themes while also elevating the performances on screen. Here’s our conversation.
February 3, 2025
Sundance Film Festival 2025 Award Winners
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival — potentially the penultimate edition to take place in Park City — is coming to a close with its annual awards ceremony on January 31. Jurors will present prizes in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, U.S. Documentary Competition, World Cinema Dramatic Competition, World Cinema Documentary Competition, and the NEXT section, while Audience Awards — voted on by festivalgoers — will be announced at the Ray Theatre.
January 31, 2025
Cinematographer Martim Vian on LOVE, BROOKLYN and How Director Rachael Abigail Holder Evolved His Work
Bringing Holder’s vision to life required cinematographer Martim Vian to push beyond his usual approach and embrace new perspectives. From frequent static shots and unconventional lighting to capturing the authentic Brooklyn backdrop (complete with garbage cans and graffiti), Vian stepped out of his comfort zone to align with Holder’s bold ideas.
January 27, 2025
CIFF Screening Oscar Nominated Shorts Two Weekends in February
CIFF TO SCREEN OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORTS OVER TWO WEEKENDS IN FEBRUARY Adam Manery | CIFF Oscar Shorts | Press Release from the Calgary International Film Festival The 2025 Academy Awards Oscar®-Nominated…
January 27, 2025
Nickel Boys Film Review: The Best Film of the Year
Nickel Boys comes from director RaMell Ross, who was previously nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars for his debut film Hale County This Morning, This Evening. Now, he's back with a narrative feature, which has also earned a Best Picture nomination. Not a terrible way to build a career.
January 27, 2025
HARD TRUTHS Film Review: Marianne Jean-Baptiste Shines
While Baptiste is brilliant in the role, Hard Truths doesn't quite reach the same level of emotional resonance as some of Leigh's previous works.
January 26, 2025