Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire was released in theatres on November 20th, and is coming to DVD on March 9th. You can read our full reviews here, below are excerpts of our reviews. _________________________________________________________ Precious Review By John C. ***1/2 (out of 4) The amazing performances and powerful storyline, keep the film… Read More Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire (7 of 10)

Inglourious Basterds was released in thetres on August 21st, and came to DVD on December 15th. We have not previously published reviews of this title. _________________________________________________________ Inglourious Basterds Review By John C. ***1/2 (out of 4) Quentin Tarantino once said, “When people ask me whether I went to film school I answer no, I went… Read More Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee Inglourious Basterds (6 of 10)

The Hurt Locker was released in theatres on July 10th, and came to DVD on January 12th. We have not previously published reviews of this title. _________________________________________________________ The Hurt Locker Review By John C. **** (out of 4) The Hurt Locker is one of the front runners for Best Picture, and it’s hard to believe… Read More Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee The Hurt Locker (5 of 10)

An Education was released in theatres on October 23rd, and is coming to DVD on March 30th. We have not previously published reviews of this title. _________________________________________________________ An Education Review By John C. **** (out of 4) An Education is quite simply a wonderful film. Peter Sarsgaard plays an older man who seduces a teenage… Read More Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee An Education (4 of 10)

District 9 was released in theatres on August 14th, and came to DVD on December 29th. We have not previously published reviews of this title. _________________________________________________________ District 9 Review By John C. **** (out of 4) District 9 is made in the gritty, realistic style of a documentary, and serves as a harsh metaphor for… Read More Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee District 9 (3 of 10)

The Blind Side was released in theatres on November 18th, and is coming to DVD on March 23rd. You can read our full reviews here, below are excerpts of our reviews. _________________________________________________________ The Blind Side Review By John C. ***1/2 (out of 4) What worked for me about this film is that it never felt… Read More Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee The Blind Side (2 of 10)

  Each day this week, we will be having capsule reviews of 2 of the 10 films nominated for Best Picture. They will be featured in the official, alpabetical order. Avatar was released in theatres on December 18th, and is slated to come to DVD in May. We have not previously published reviews of this… Read More Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee Avatar (1 of 10)

The nominations for the 30th annual Genie Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian film, have been announced. The five films nominated for Best Picture are: 3 Saisons Before Tomorrow Fifty Dead Men Walking Nurse.Fighter.Boy Polytechnique Three of the best Canadian films I saw last year, One Week, Adoration and Victoria Day, have each gotten at least… Read More Genie Award Nominations Announced