In?Scarborough, we follow the stories of three children whose families are trying to navigate their various life situations in the neighbourhood. Bing (Liam Diaz) endures bullying at school while his mother, Edna (Ellie Posadas), works to get back on her feet after leaving an abusive relationship. On the school bus, Bing befriends Sylvie (Mekiya Fox),…
?You never know what might come around.? ??Compartment No. 6 Compartment No. 6 tells the story of Laura (Seidi Haarla), a Finnish student who has been studying in Moscow. When Laura has the opportunity to explore the petroglyphs of Murmansk, she is willing to leave her lover and set out on her own. However, while making…
Amin Nawabi had never told this story to anyone. Until now. Directed by Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Flee tells the incredible true story of Amin Nawabi (a pseudonym), an immigrant to Denmark who fled Afghanistan as a young man. Over the course of a journey that included relying on human smugglers, almost drowning at sea and fake identities,…
Some people love cooking while others cook for the sake of love. Beginning with her conservative childhood, the new documentary Julia explores the life and love of television icon, Julia Child. After her time in the military, Child married and moved to France. It was here that her life was changed forever. From her first meal in…
Trying to maintain an image can be exhausting. In?The Power of the Dog?though, we see that trying to live up to public expectations can also kill the soul. Although they have built a successful ranch together, brothers George and Phil Burbank could not be more different. Elder brother Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) maintains a rough and…
Christmas with the family can be a challenge for anyone. However, in Pablo Larrain?s Spencer, it becomes an absolute nightmare. Set during the three days surrounding Christmas, Spencer focuses on the emotional journey of Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart) as she struggles to survive her holidays with the Royal Family. With her marriage crumbling and knowledge of Charle?s affair…
Whether or not you consider yourself a ?cat person?, there?s something electrical about the life of?Louis Wain. Set in Victorian London of the 1880s,?The Electrical Life of Louis Wain?tells the story of Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), an academy-trained artist who earns his keep by drawing portraits of animals from the county fair. Living with his…
The most heartbreaking thing about the American Dream is to discover that dreams simply aren?t reality. Set on the mean streets of New York City?s Chinatown, Snakehead tells the story of Sister Tse (Shuya Chang), a young mother whose daughter is adopted by a Chinese American family during her time in jail. Recently released from incarceration, Tse…
The scariest thing about the present is that it may not be that different from the past. Last Night in Soho tells the story of Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), a young woman who moves from the English countryside to study fashion in London. Struggling to adjust to life in the big city, Eloise feels ostracized by the…
Never let it be said that Denis Villeneuve isn?t willing to take risks. After the financial disaster of critical darling?Blade Runner 2049, one might have thought that the Canadian director would move on to smaller projects. But why do that when you can tackle a complex work of science fiction with a history of failures…
