By John Corrado To watch a film and not know exactly what you thought of the experience is a very peculiar feeling.  Such is the case with Spring Breakers, the latest from provocative indie filmmaker Harmony Korine, which has been the point of many conversations since premiering on the festival circuit last fall.  So does… Read More Does “Spring Breakers” Have Substance Beneath the Style?

By John Corrado Every summer, the words “popcorn movie” get thrown around a lot, and The Lone Ranger easily fits the definition of the term.  This is an incredibly entertaining film that provides a surprising amount of thrills, along with a genuine sense of pure fun that is made to be enjoyed on a summer day.… Read More Gore Verbinski’s “The Lone Ranger” is the Definition of a Fun Popcorn Movie

By John C. Before Shane Carruth’s Upstream Color premiered at Sundance back in January, the film built up an almost feverish amount of anticipation throughout the independent circuit, and immediately prompted a discussion across the internet. I had been meaning to write about the film when it opened at TIFF Bell Lightbox back in April,… Read More Shane Carruth’s “Upstream Color” is Still Worth Talking About

By John C. Seth Rogen and Jay Baruchel struggle to make it through the religious Apocalypse while staying at James Franco’s house in This is the End, an outrageous comedy that provides a lot of laughs while offering a believable look at male friendship.  The film opened last Wednesday. With a cast of hilarious actors… Read More “This is the End” is an Entertaining Look at Friendship Between Celebrities

By John C. Fans of the critically acclaimed indie rock group The National will know that the band is made up of two sets of brothers, along with lead singer Matt Berninger, leading some to assume that he was an only child.  But his brother Tom Berninger is the one behind the excellent documentary Mistaken… Read More For Fans of The National, “Mistaken for Strangers” is Highly Recommended

By John C. How do you deliver a satisfying threequel to a sequel that was a disappointment compared to the instant classic that started it all?  This tricky question is answered by director Todd Phillips with The Hangover Part III, a surprisingly satisfying finish to a series that has already hit a record high and… Read More Daring to be Different, “The Hangover Part III” is an Entertaining Finale

By John C. Director Baz Luhrmann’s much talked about adaptation of The Great Gatsby finally came to theatres last weekend, becoming a genuine hit with audiences, in the wake of receiving a mixed response from many critics.  After missing the screening, I finally caught up with the film during the week. Like many people, I… Read More Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” is a Good Adaptation of a Great Book

By John C. Despite the attention grabbing title and several scenes that are sure to get the restrictive NC-17 rating across the border, My Awkward Sexual Adventure is a lot more charming than you might expect.  After premiering at TIFF last September, and securing a coveted spot on Canada’s Top Ten, the film opened in… Read More “My Awkward Sexual Adventure” is a Different Kind of Canadian Film

By John C. Two years after receiving critical acclaim and dividing audiences with his masterful and moving The Tree of Life, Terrence Malick weaves together a deeply spiritual look at the figurative tree of love in To the Wonder.  Already having a small run across the border, the film opens in select Toronto theatres this… Read More The Beauty and Love of “To the Wonder”