No matter the species, everyone needs a home. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, Disneynature?s Polar Bear follows the journey of a mother and her cubs as they attempt to navigate the incredibly challenging environment ahead of them. From struggling to find food and safety to staving off predators, these polar bears struggle to survive in…
In an Instagram world, have we come to take the ‘image’ for granted? Built in 1561, the Uffizi Gallery contains one of the world?s largest collections of Renaissance art and is filled with millions of visitors each year. Now, in the new documentary Inside the Uffizi, the viewer is treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the…
I recently had the chance to speak via Zoom with Dana Canedy, who wrote the book A Journal for Jordan about her fianc? 1st Sergeant Charles Monroe King who wrote a journal for their yet unborn child prior to being killed in Iraq. The film version of the book is directed by Denzel Washington and…
I was late on the?Belfast?train. Oh, I?d heard it was great. I was at TIFF but missed its screening. I had heard from many how lovable the film truly was. With potential Oscars in its sights, the film has remained a constant in conversations for Best Picture since its release. But there?s absolutely no way…
It?s fair to say that almost everyone loves a good whodunit.? Especially over the last few years, it seems like murder mysteries have become big business once again. From?Rian Johnson’s Knives Out?to Adam Sandler?s?Murder Mystery?or even reality shows like?Tiger King, people can?t seem to get enough of untangling a web of murderous intrigue. Now, with…
Today?s report on the Slamdance Film Festival looks at some documentary features. These three films all have different vibes, from chaotic, to mellow, to socially engaged. A reminder, the festival this year is entirely online. You can get a festival pass for only $10 that lets you watch as many films as you like through…
One of the parts I love about film festivals is the chance to watch shorts. Slamdance Film Festival has so many to choose from. I dipped into three of the short films sections for just a sampling of each. Animation shorts: Sensual Pill (4 minutes), by director Sam 3, is a fast-paced trip all over…
With Luna, Chip & Inkie: Adventure Rangers Go, Knowledge Network finally step into the world of children’s animation. With fun and silliness, these three miniature heroes look to help solve problems of their friends in the forest! The following comes from their press release: Toronto and Vancouver, January 25, 2022 ??British Columbia?s trusted viewer-supported public…
Sometimes, the year?s best moments don?t always happen in the best films. Even though we associate the best moments with awards-calibre films, that?s simply not always the case. The most memorable moments that hit us differently can happen at any time, whether we?re sitting in a blockbuster film with a giant bucket of popcorn or…
Sometimes, when you can?t see beyond, it?s only the belief in something more that keeps you going. Directed by Yuusuke Hirota,?Poupelle of Chimney Town?takes place in a city covered by a thick layer of black smoke that has prevented its population from ever seeing the sky. Though the people have accepted the darkness, young Lubicchi…
