By John C. There is a reason why practically everyone is counting the days until The Dark Knight Rises opens this Friday.  It’s the same reason why I considered Batman Begins one of the best movies of 2005 and called The Dark Knight a masterpiece of modern cinema back in 2008.  Not only did director… Read More The Legend Ends: Revisiting Christopher Nolan’s Epic Batman Saga

By John C. Whether we like it or not, there are some big changes on the horizon for the Canadian film scene.  And not just behind the scenes changes that will only be noticed by those of us working in the industry, but ones that will inevitably affect mainstream audiences as well. AMC Entertainment was… Read More The Canadian Film Industry is Changing in a Big Way with Cineplex Buying AMC

By John C. With roles in the three excellent films Safety Not Guaranteed, Your Sister’s Sister and People Like Us all opening this month, Mark Duplass continues to prove himself one of the busiest and most honest actors currently working.  Despite the fact that many mainstream moviegoers might not know his name, the Louisiana-born actor… Read More Mark Duplass is one of the Most Honest Actors Currently Working

By John C. For my money, Wes Anderson is one of the best directors currently working.  With vibrant colours, striking cinematography and beautiful slow-motion scenes, he is a director who frames every shot brilliantly, creating a perfect marriage of lighting and dialogue that is unforgettable for the viewer.  Watching his films, we are observers to… Read More Wes Anderson is a Great Director of Style and Substance

By John C. We aren’t even halfway through the year, and the world has already lost far too many important names in the entertainment industry.  Although some of these people weren’t directly involved in filmmaking, the mark that they left on the world of movies will continue to be felt for a long time. Pop… Read More Those Who Have Died will Live on Through Movies and Music

By John C. We are only partway through 2012, and it’s already shaping up to be an interesting year at the movies.  Box office records have been broken, and there have been several films that I just know will be vying for spots on my best list come the end of the year. There have… Read More Opposites Attract: The Best Movies of the Year, So Far

By John C. After the lead up of five blockbuster films and years of anticipation amongst Marvel fans, The Avengers opened to the tune of $207.4 million, literally smashing first weekend box office records both here and across the border.  Add in another $447.4 million from international sales, and you get a bona fide success… Read More Audiences Assemble in a Big Way for “The Avengers”

By John C. For the past several years, the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd has been recognized with the release of a new documentary from Disney•Nature.  This year is no exception with the touching and beautifully filmed Chimpanzee opening this Friday.  So before we publish our reviews on opening day, I would like… Read More Celebrate Earth Day with Disney•Nature

By John C. From the first part of the film where we get to know the characters aboard the “unsinkable” ship and that last half as the huge vessel starts its tragic descent towards the ocean floor, I’ve always found it impossible not to get swept up in the pure spectacle and emotion of James Cameron’s… Read More After Fifteen Years, “Titanic” is Still a Classic that Should be Seen on the Big Screen

By John C.   As expected, The Hunger Games broke box office records over the weekend, pulling in a whopping $152.5 million and selling out numerous showtimes all across the city.  Which puts it just behind the proud company of The Dark Knight ($158.4 million) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ($169.2… Read More The Box Office Catches Fire with “The Hunger Games”