The Farewell
Film begins with my favourite line in a long while. In black and white across the screen before it begins is the simple sentence “Based on an actual lie.” Brilliant! Some might dismiss Lulu Wang’s (Posthumous) film as an attempt to cash in on the monster success of Crazy Rich Continue Reading
Orange is the New Black: Seasons 1-5
Prison films are usually a tough watch. This is where Orange is the New Black differs from the rest. Yes, it is touching and sad in certain parts and gritty in others, but for the most part it is warm and funny. Odd considering the women in this prison live Continue Reading
MAGGIE LINDEMANN RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘FRIENDS GO’ FEATURING TRAVIS BARKER
On Maggie Lindemann‘s latest single, ‘Friends Go,’ the 21-year-old treads the line between modernist and throwback. The starlet embraces this duality with the help of Blink-182‘s Travis Barker by putting a punk twist on the recent single which explores feelings of disconnect at a time in which technology has made Continue Reading
Taika Waititi to receive TIFF Ebert Director Award at Tribute Gala
Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, Co-Heads of TIFF, announced that Academy Award–nominated New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi will be honoured with the TIFF Ebert Director Award at this year’s new TIFF Tribute Gala awards event. The award recognizes and honours a distinguished filmmaker for their outstanding contribution to cinema. Taking Continue Reading