What is the downside of a miracle? Directed by Christian Sparkes, The King Tide takes place in a close-knit—but isolated—community off the coast of Newfoundland. Let by its loving mayor Bobby (Clayne Crawford), the townfolk live simple lives as struggling fishermen. Things begin to change though with the arrival of Isla, an infant who literally washes up…
Being all things to all people is an impossibility for anyone. Directed by Chloe Robichaud, Days of Happiness tells the story of Emma (Sophie Desmarais), an up-and-coming conductor with tremendous skill and promise. With a promising future in front of her, Emma’s career is (micro)managed by her father, Patrick (Sylvain Marcel). However, their relationship has always strained…
In the end, everyone ends up where they’re supposed to be. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, The Equalizer 3 sees the return of retired government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) as he attempts to process the actions of his life. After a job goes wrong, McCall finds himself lost in Southern Italy. Yet, surprisingly, the injured stranger isn’t…
Directed by Peter Sohn, Elemental follows Ember (Leah Lewis) a fiery young woman who lives in Element City, a world where residents of fire, water, earth and air co-exist. The daughter of immigrants Cinder and Bernie (Shila Ammi and Ronnie del Carmen), Ember works hard in their family’s store and hopes to take over for her father…
Sometimes, those we love simply aren’t good for our health. Written and directed by William Kaufman, The Channel tells the story of Jamie (Clayne Crawford), a loving father and ex-marine who spends his days as a bank robber in New Orleans. Jamie’s partner-in-crime is his older brother, Mic (Max Martini). Filled with rage, Mic is erratic and…
Like Connor Roy of Succession, Boots Riley, creator of I’m a Virgo, has always been interested in politics. But unlike the fictional Roy, Riley has always put it into action through his work. For example, after the Oakland High School funding was cut in the 1980s, he organized a walkout with his friends. He made…
Making Time focuses on multiple people who are involved in the world of watches and time. As experts in horology, designers and watchmakers, they are the people who preserve the watch as an art form and share how their personal life stories are tied to watches. Through their journeys, the viewer begins to understand why…
After the traumatic death of her husband, Aurora (Noelle Schonwald) decides to flee Colombia in search of a new life. Hiding in the trunk of a couple’s car, she decides to leave her daughter behind and make her way to Canada. Although she is unable to speak the language and struggles to get settled, Aurora…
No matter how one has experienced trauma, it always leaves a mark on the soul. But, Here. Is. Better. wants to remind us that hope still lies on the horizon. In Here. Is. Better., the viewer has unprecedented access into the counselling sessions of military veterans who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For each of…
Less Than Kosher follows Viv (Shaina Silver-Baird), a 30-year old singer who’s music career remains at a standstill. Without finding the fame she craves, Viv moves back into her mother’s basement, unsure of what is to come next. However, despite her self-proclamation that she’s a ‘bad Jew’, Viv finds herself taking a job as Cantor within…
