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
Fight Like Soldiers Die Like Children – A White Pine Release http://www.whitepinepictures.com/all-titles/fight-like-soldiers-die-like-children/ Release Date: May 17th, 2013 @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Rated PG for mature themes Running time: 82 minutes Patrick Reed (dir.) Mark Korven (music) Roméo Dallaire as Himself Michel Chikwanine as Voice of Child ©White Pine Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Roméo Dallaire… Read More Movie Review: Fight Like Soldiers Die Like Children
The We and the I – A 108 Media Release http://www.partizan.com/films/film/we-and-i-film/ Release Date: May 17th, 2013 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Rated 14A for coarse language, nudity and sexual content Running time: 103 minutes Michel Gondry (dir.) Michel Gondry (screenplay) Jeffrey Grimshaw (screenplay) Paul Proch (screenplay) Michael Brodie as Michael Teresa Lynn as Teresa Laidychen Carrasco… Read More Movie Review: The We and the I
The Manor – A KinoSmith Release http://www.themanordocumentary.com Release Date: May 10th, 2013 @ Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Rated 14A for coarse language, nudity and sexual content Running time: 78 minutes Shawney Cohen (dir.) Mike Gallay (co-dir.) Jim Guthrie (music) Shawney Cohen as Himself Roger Cohen as Himself Brenda Cohen as Herself Sammy Cohen as Himself… Read More Movie Review: The Manor
Iron Man 3 – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://marvel.com/ironman3 Release Date: May 3rd, 2013 Rated PG for violence Running time: 129 minutes Shane Black (dir.) Drew Pearce (screenplay) Shane Black (screenplay) Brian Tyler (music) Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts Don Cheadle as Colonel James Rhodes Guy Pearce as… Read More Movie Review: Iron Man 3
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
The Story of Luke – A Gravitas Ventures Release http://www.thestoryofluke.com Release Date: April 5th, 2013 (on demand) Rated PG for mature themes and language Running time: 95 minutes Alonso Mayo (dir.) Alonso Mayo (writer) Mateo Messina (music) Lou Taylor Pucci as Luke Seth Green as Zack Cary Elwes as Paul Kristin Bauer as Cindy Tyler… Read More Movie Review: The Story of Luke
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”
42 – A Warner Bros. Pictures’ Release http://42movie.warnerbros.com Release Date: April 12th, 2013 Rated PG for mature themes and language Running time: 128 minutes Brian Helgeland (dir.) Brian Helgeland (writer) Mark Isham (music) Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey Nicole Beharie as Rachel Robinson Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher Ryan Merriman… Read More Movie Review: 42
Hit ‘n Strum – A 4Branch Productions Release http://hitnstrum.com Release Date: April 5th, 2013 @ Cineplex Yonge & Dundas Rated PG for mature themes and language Running time: 90 minutes Kirk Caouette (dir.) Kirk Caouette (writer) Kirk Caouette (music) Michelle Harrison as Stephanie Kirk Caouette as Mike Paul McGillion as Christopher Kelly Richard Fennig as… Read More Movie Review: Hit ‘n Strum
Admission – A Focus Features Release http://focusfeatures.com/admission Release Date: March 22nd, 2013 Rated PG for mature themes and language Running time: 107 minutes Paul Weitz (dir.) Karen Croner (screenplay) Based on the novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz Stephen Trask (music) Tina Fey as Portia Nathan Paul Rudd as John Pressman Nat Wolff as Jeremiah Travaris… Read More Movie Review: Admission
The Croods – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.thecroodsmovie.com/ Release Date: March 22nd, 2013 Rated G for cartoon action Running time: 98 minutes Kirk De Micco (dir.) Chris Sanders (dir.) Kirk De Micco (screenplay) Chris Sanders (screenplay) Alan Silvestri (music) Nicolas Cage as Grug (voice) Emma Stone as Eep (voice) Ryan Reynolds as Guy (voice)… Read More Movie Review: The Croods
Oz The Great and Powerful – A Walt Disney Release http://disney.go.com/thewizard/ Release Date: March 8th, 2013 Rated PG for violence and some scary scenes Running time: 131 minutes Sam Raimi (dir.) Mitchell Kapner (screenplay) David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay) Based on the novels by L. Frank Baum Danny Elfman (music) James Franco as Oscar Diggs Mila Kunis… Read More Movie Review: Oz The Great and Powerful
Jack the Giant Slayer – A Warner Bros. Release http://jackthegiantslayer.warnerbros.com/ Release Date: March 1st, 2013 Rated PG for frightening scenes and violence Running time: 114 minutes Bryan Singer (dir.) Darren Lemke (screenplay) Christopher McQuarrie (screenplay) Dan Studney (screenplay) John Ottman (music) Nicholas Hoult as Jack Eleanor Tomlinson as Isabelle Ewan McGregor as Elmont Stanley Tucci… Read More Movie Review: Jack the Giant Slayer
By John C. As the 85th Academy Awards are being handed out this weekend, here are our brief thoughts on all nine of the films in the running for Best Picture. This has been a fascinating and exciting awards season to watch from beginning to end, including frontrunners in several of the top categories and… Read More Reviewing the Best Picture Nominees
Safe Haven – An Alliance Films’ Release https://www.facebook.com/safehavenmovie Release Date: February 14th, 2013 Rated PG for violence, sexual content and language Running time: 115 minutes Lasse Hallström (dir.) Leslie Bohem (screenplay) Dana Stevens (screenplay) Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks Deborah Lurie (music) Julianne Hough as Katie Josh Duhamel as Alex David Lyons as… Read More Movie Review: Safe Haven
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