What comes to mind when you hear the name, William Shatner? Comedian? Grandfather? Scoundrel? Star? (Or simply Star Trek?) Directed by Alexandre Philippe, William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill is an intimate portrayal (maybe) of Shatner’s life and career. Having been a performer for over 70 years, Shatner’s career has boldly gone from space (Star Trek) to…
Set in the concrete jungle of New York City, Problemista tells the story of Alejandro (Julio Torres), an aspiring toy designer who has yet to successfully realize his dreams. Battling with immigration, Alejandro desperately searches for work in order to solidify his visa but can’t seem to find anything consistent (or satisfying). His world begins to change…
After twenty-seven years, Charles Xavier’s School for the Gifted has finally re-opened. Long believed to be one of the greatest superhero series of all-time, X-Men: the Animated Series was more than your average Saturday morning cartoon. With its willingness to delve into complex emotional issues underneath its superhero battles, X-Men has remained a treasured show from fans (with the best….
I’m not always a fan of inspirational type films. In my experience, many films that take this style play things very safe stay in order to better give their audience hope. Often conversations feel stale, set pieces are minimal and performances are lacking. But Arthur the King takes a different path. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, Arthur the…
You can’t choose your family… but you can choose to love them. Directed by Jeremy Lalonde, Daniel’s Gotta Die tells the story of Daniel Powell (Joel David Moore), a loving son who is caring for his father in his final days. With the end approaching for his father, Daniel’s greatest desire is to reconcile with his siblings…
There’s something extraordinary about those who are ordinary. In One Life, we are introduced to Nicholas Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London stock broker whose life is changed upon a trip to Prague in December 1938. With the Nazis wreaking havoc in Europe, Winton is stunned to see the lives of countless children who have been…
Thanks to our friends at Elevation Pictures and The TARO Group, we’re giving away 5 double passes to the advance screening of Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney in Toronto! TORONTOWednesday, March 20th at 7:00 PMScotiabank Theatre Toronto An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However,…
Written and directed by Carolina Markowicz, TOLL tells the story of Suellen (Maeve Jinkings), a toll booth attendant who is struggling with her teenage son’s sexuality. When she hears of a local gay conversion workshop, she believes that it’s the best way to have him ‘fixed’ yet cannot afford the cost. However, when she realizes…
It’s Oscar time! But not all great movies make the final cut! Thanks to our friends at Elevation Pictures, Universal Pictures and The TARO Group, we’re giving away merch from some of the best films not to make the podium from 2023! Thanks to our friends at Elevation Pictures, we are thrilled to be giving…
It’s only when we’re under Pressure that we know who we truly are. Directed by Phil Allocco, 5lbs of Pressure tells the story of Adam (Luke Evans), an ex-con who has finally finished his parole and returns to his old neighbourhood. Having served 16 years in prison, Adam’s greatest wish is to seek forgiveness and reconcile with his ex-wife…
