Cinemania

Typical French rom com. One featuring a female character who we should not like, but because she is so charismatic we cheer for her. Anais (Anais Demoustier – Alice et le Maire, Les Neiges du Kilimandjaro) is 30 years old and her life is still not settled. She is broke Continue Reading

Rare is a film in which I can find nothing redeeming about. Even the worst of films typically have some things which are good. With the film Suzanna Andler, directed by Benoit Jacquot (Farewell, My Queen, 3 Hearts), I really had to struggle to find its redeeming qualities. Meant to Continue Reading

A documentary to start off my Cinemania experience this year. Once again this is a hybrid film festival in that there are some in-person screenings to go along with films you can watch via their platform. The choice is yours. Cinemania, for those unfamiliar with the film festival, features French-language Continue Reading

27th CINEMANIA FILM FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 2 TO 21, 2021 CINEMANIA UNVEILS ITS CLOSING FILM LOST ILLUSIONS BY XAVIER GIANNOLI AS WELL AS OTHER FILMS CINEMANIA Film Festival has announced that Xavier Giannoli’s LOST ILLUSIONS will close its 27th edition on November 14 at Montreal’s Imperial Cinema. Presented both as a Continue Reading

I had missed this film at TIFF this year and heard plenty of buzz about a potential Oscar nom in the International Film category, so made sure I did not miss it again. It is the first Ivory Coast, Canada, France, and Senegal co-production. In these weird times it has Continue Reading