Step aside Nancy Drew, because there’s a new detective in town—Ruby Skye! If you’re on the hunt for a movie your young tweens will love, this Canadian-made flick will definitely get your stamp of approval. Ruby Skye P.I.: The Maltese Puppy is a fun, entertaining detective-mystery and a definite … [Read more...]
Film Review – Romeo & Juliet
Of all the enduring love stories in literature, none is more epic, well-known and passionate than William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The timeless tale of ill-fated love between teens from feuding families has enthralled us for hundreds of years. After all haven't we all been a teen in love at … [Read more...]
Film Review – Design Is One
Let's face it. When it comes to design and style, few countries can top the Italians. If you're looking for proof, look no further than Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Even if you are not familiar with their names, I bet you've seen their work. For over fifty years, this Italian couple has affected … [Read more...]
TIFF Review – Brazilian Western
"There is always a moment in your life when we have to tell the truth. Or life itself will tell the truth," says the main character in "Brazilian Western". If that sounds like a bit deep for a regular western, it's fitting, because "Brazilian Western" is more than its title makes it out to be. … [Read more...]
FILM REVIEW: “FRANCES HA” IT’S QUIRKY, UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL
Frances Ha is a tricky movie to explain. While the story is simple, there's a lot going on underneath. It's funny, but melancholy too. Like its title character, it's just completely unique - and that is a wonderful thing. Frances (Greta Gerwig) is a bit of an oddball. An aspiring 27 year-old … [Read more...]
Film Review: “Before Midnight” Is Intimately Real
Almost every movie we see about love and romance shows a beautiful couple falling in love, overcoming obstacles and eventually reassures us with a happily-ever-after ending. But not many show you what happens after that - once real life gets in the way. Before Midnight is a refreshingly truthful … [Read more...]
Film Review: The English Teacher
Linda Sinclair (Julianne Moore) is forty five-years old, prim and proper, loves classic literature and is - you guessed it - a high school English teacher. Single and living alone, Linda's most significant relationships are with her students and with the characters in the books she reads. One day, … [Read more...]
Film Review: Behind The Candelabra
Behind the Candelabra is a film that was turned down by every major studio for being "too gay" Luckily, it has also found a home in HBO and premiered last night. It is good. It is really good. Directed by Steven Soderbergh (Michael Clayton, Magic Mike), the film is based on the 1988 memoir by … [Read more...]
Film Review: McConaughey Shines in “Mud”
Matthew McConaughey has been on an amazing run of interesting films in the last few years. Gone are the days of light romantic comedies with questionable scripts (The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past). Starting in 2011's Lincoln Lawyer, he's made some … [Read more...]
Film Review – Wreck-It Ralph
Poor Ralph (John C. Reilly). He's tired of doing the same old job for decades and who can blame him? Wreck-It Ralph is the massive bad guy in a popular video game. He destroys buildings with his huge hands while the hero Fix-It Felix (Jack McBrayer) comes to the rescue and, you guessed it, … [Read more...]
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