Set in Montreal, Tres Belle Journee tells the story of Jeremie (Guillaume Laurin), a bike courier who delivers anonymous packages and disappears into the night. Living alone in his apartment, Jeremie generally keeps to himself. However, when a social media celebrity moves in across the way, Jeremie?s world is upended and his ?very nice day? continues to…
By Ben Dower When?Jurassic Park?hit screens in 1993, the film not only wowed audiences with its realistic looking dinosaurs, but also made a fortune at the box office. Almost immediately it seemed that a second?Jurassic Park?film would be inevitable, but there was a big challenge facing the writers: what could possibly happen next? Author Michael…
The age of the dinosaurs has come to an end. And there are many who are celebrating its demise. Although the franchise has seen tremendous financial success over the past three decates, few of the entries have been a hit with critics. Other than the (still) brilliant original, many have felt (rightly) that the sequels…
School desegregation reached Boston in 1974. It turned into violent confrontations, especially in South Boston. It was a time of racial animus and tension. It was disruptive to both White and Black families. The Walk, from director Daniel Adams, is a story of two families who are brought together by those events. Bill Coughlin (Justin…
?The change is here. The change is her.? ? Ms. Marvel It?s no secret that, ever since Iron Man flew across screens roughly 13 years ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has perfected the art of selling superheroes. First, create an origin story for a loveable outsider who is struggling to find themselves. Then, after they encounter an otherworldly…
By Ben Dower In 1854, sculptures of prehistoric creatures, including a handful of dinosaurs, were put on public display at a relocated Crystal Palace in London, England. Built by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins under the guidance of naturalist Sir Richard Owen, these statues were the first major visual representation of living dinosaurs the public had access to. Though…
Directed by Ry Levey,?Out in the Ring?is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between professional wrestling and the LGBTQ+ community.?Delving into the stories of iconic figures of the past and young faces of the future,?Ring?uses interviews and archival footage to examine the damage created by homophobia and racism both onscreen and off. With an emphasis…
Sometimes, it?s hard to wake up when the dream is so good. Set in Calabria,?A Chiara?tells the story of the Guerrasios, a respected and wealthy Italian family. On the eve of Claudio and Carmela?s oldest daughter?s 18th?birthday, the family have invited their extended family and friends to celebrate the occasion. The joy of celebration soon…
If ?fierce? is a film, it might be Compulsus. Compulsus tells the story of Wally (Lesley Smith), a woman who is increasingly infuriated by stories of violence at the hands of men. Although she has never experienced it firsthand, the pain and suffering that her friends share with her set fire to her soul. When a random…
New Orleans is a city built on culture.? Directed by Ryan Suffern and Frank Marshall, Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story attempts to tap into the energy of ?Nawlins by focusing on its iconic music festival. Recorded in 2019, the film gives the iconic festival its moment in the sun. With 7,000 musicians on 14 stages over…
