Blackfish – A KinoSmith Release http://blackfishmovie.com Release Date: July 19th, 2013 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Rated PG for mature themes, not recommended for children Running time: 83 minutes Gabriela Cowperthwaite (dir.) Gabriela Cowperthwaite (writer) Eli B. Despres (writer) Jeff Beal (music) John Hargrove as Himself Samantha Berg as Herself Mark Simmons as Himself Carol Ray… Read More Movie Review: Blackfish
Turbo – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.turbomovie.com Release Date: July 17th, 2013 Rated G for animated action Running time: 96 minutes David Soren (dir.) Darren Lemke (screenplay) Robert D. Siegel (screenplay) David Soren (screenplay) Henry Jackman (music) Ryan Reynolds as Turbo (voice) Paul Giamatti as Chet (voice) Michael Peña as Tito (voice) Samuel L.… Read More Movie Review: Turbo
By John Corrado Right from the opening scenes of The Crash Reel, which emerged as one of the best films out of Hot Docs, I immediately knew that the documentary would end up being among my favourites of the year. I left the theatre completely blown away by the experience. After gaining universal acclaim on… Read More Lucy Walker’s Stunning Documentary “The Crash Reel” is a Masterpiece
Pacific Rim – A Warner Bros. Release http://www.pacificrimmovie.com Release Date: July 12th, 2013 Rated PG for violence and frightening scenes Running time: 131 minutes Guillermo del Toro (dir.) Travis Beacham (screenplay and story) Guillermo del Toro (screenplay) Ramin Djawadi (music) Charlie Hunnam as Raleigh Becket Diego Klattenhoff as Yancy Becket Idris Elba as Stacker Pentecost… Read More Movie Review: Pacific Rim
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?
Despicable Me 2 – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://despicableme.com Release Date: July 3rd, 2013 Rated G for cartoon action Running time: 98 minutes Pierre Coffin (dir.) Chris Renaud (dir.) Ken Daurio (screenplay) Cinco Paul (screenplay) Heitor Pereira (music) Pharrell Williams (music) Steve Carell as Gru (voice) Kristen Wiig as Lucy (voice) Benjamin Bratt as Eduardo… Read More Movie Review: Despicable Me 2
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
The Secret Disco Revolution – A KinoSmith Release http://www.secretdiscorevolution.com Release Date: June 28th, 2013 @ Cineplex Yonge & Dundas Rated 14A for mature themes, language and substance abuse Running time: 85 minutes Jamie Kastner (dir.) Jamie Kastner (writer) Jamie Shields (music) David Wall (music) Adam B. White (music) Peter Keleghan as Narrator Professor Alice Echols… Read More Movie Review: The Secret Disco Revolution
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
Monsters University – A Walt Disney Release http://disney.go.com/monsters-university/#/characters Release Date: June 21st, 2013 Rated G for animated action Running time: 103 minutes Dan Scanlon (dir.) Robert L. Baird (screenplay and story) Daniel Gerson (screenplay and story) Dan Scanlon (screenplay and story) Randy Newman (music) Billy Crystal as Mike (voice) John Goodman as Sullivan (voice) Steve… Read More Movie Review: Monsters University
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
Man of Steel – A Warner Bros. Release http://manofsteel.warnerbros.com/index.html Release Date: June 14th, 2013 Rated PG for violence, not recommended for young children Running time: 143 minutes Zack Snyder (dir.) David S. Goyer (screenplay and story) Christopher Nolan (story) Hans Zimmer (music) Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Kal-El Amy Adams as Lois Lane Michael Shannon as… Read More Movie Review: Man of Steel
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
Free the Mind – A KinoSmith Release http://danishdocumentary.com/site/freethemind/ Release Date: June 7th, 2013 @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Rated PG for mature themes, not recommended for young children Running time: 79 minutes Phie Ambo (dir.) Phie Ambo (writer) Jóhann Jóhannsson (music) Richard Davidson as Himself Stephen J. Lee as Himself Richard Low as Himself Emma… Read More Movie Review: Free the Mind
Charles Bradley: Soul of America – A KinoSmith Release http://charlesbradleyfilm.com Release Date: May 31st, 2013 @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Rated PG for mild language and mature themes Running time: 74 minutes Poull Brien (dir.) Charles Bradley (music) Charles Bradley as Himself Elizabeth “Mother” Bradley as Herself Thomas Brenneck as Himself Neal Sugarman as Himself… Read More Movie Review: Charles Bradley: Soul of America
Epic – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.epicthemovie.com Release Date: May 24th, 2013 Rated PG for some scary scenes and animated action Running time: 102 minutes Chris Wedge (dir.) James V. Hart (screenplay and story) William Joyce (screenplay and story) Daniel Shere (screenplay) Tom J. Astle (screenplay) Matt Ember (screenplay) Danny Elfman (music) Beyonce Knowles… Read More Movie Review: Epic
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
Quality Balls – A Nightingale Company Release http://bloorcinema.com/movies/Quality-Balls Release Date: May 24th, 2013 @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Broadcast Premiere: May 25th on HBO Canada and Movie Central Rated 14A for coarse language Running time: 80 minutes Barry Avrich (dir.) David Steinberg as Himself Johnny Carson as Himself (archive footage) Larry Charles as… Read More Movie Review: Quality Balls – The David Steinberg Story
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
Star Trek Into Darkness – A Paramount Pictures’ Release http://www.startrekmovie.com Release Date: May 17th, 2013 Rated PG for violence and language Running time: 132 minutes J.J. Abrams (dir.) Roberto Orci (writer) Alex Kurtzman (writer) Damon Lindelof (writer) Michael Giacchino (music) Chris Pine as Kirk Zachary Quinto as Spock Zoe Saldana as Uhura Karl Urban as… Read More Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness
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