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Day: March 21, 2017

Blu-ray Review: Julieta

By John Corrado ★★★ (out of 4) The latest from Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, Julieta is adapted from a short story by Canadian author Alice Munro, that follows the title character at two stages in her life. We first meet Julieta as a middle-aged woman (Emma Suárez), who receives word on her estranged daughter after… Read More Blu-ray Review: Julieta

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Blu-ray Review: Elle

By John Corrado ★★ (out of 4) The opening scene of Elle will test your tolerance for everything that comes after.  Michèle Leblanc (Isabelle Huppert) lies on the floor of her house screaming, with her clothes torn, legs bloodied and broken dishes surrounding her head, as a masked intruder brutally rapes her.  A grey cat… Read More Blu-ray Review: Elle

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Previewing the 2017 Canadian Film Fest

By John Corrado The Canadian Film Fest is back again and, dare I say, bigger than ever.  For starters this year, the festival has moved from The Royal Cinema to Scotiabank, and will be running for a full five days, up from the previous four. The festival is also boasting its largest ever lineup of ten… Read More Previewing the 2017 Canadian Film Fest

March 21, 2017October 1, 2021 thejoyofmovies.caLeave a comment

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