First of all, it’s not about what you think. While the title of the film may sound eerily like some vague attempt to capitalize on the current pandemic, Canadian Strain has nothing to do with any viral outbreak. Written and directed by Geordie Sabbagh, Canadian Strain tells the story of young cannabis dealer Anne Banting (Jess Salgueiro), who takes… [Read More]
Run This Town: A Question of Character and Consequences
Written and directed by Ricky Tollman, Run This Town takes the viewer behind the scenes of Toronto’s political system under the leadership of Rob Ford (Damian Lewis). When Ashley (Nina Dobrev) begins her time on Ford’s staff, she is quickly taken under the wing of Kamal (Mena Massoud), right hand to the mayor and his chief spin… [Read More]
Moving into Moving On: 1on1 with Victoria Kucher (SPACE & TIME)
Directed by Shawn Gerrard, Space & Time follows academic physicist Siobhan (Victoria Kucher) and her photographer boyfriend Sean (Steven Yaffee) who realize they failed to answer key questions about themselves and their relationship. Their devotion to each other is further tested when Siobhan decides to pursue a career opportunity in Geneva that would cause them to uproot… [Read More]
Space & Time: Prone to Wander
Directed by Shawn Gerrard, Space & Time follows academic physicist Siobhan (Victoria Kucher) and her photographer boyfriend Sean (Steven Yaffee) who realize they failed to answer key questions about themselves and their relationship. Their devotion to each other is further tested when Siobhan decides to pursue a career opportunity in Geneva that would cause them to uproot… [Read More]
Real World SciFi: 1on1 with Robbie Amell (CODE 8)
Code 8 transports the viewer to an alternate reality where superpowers are a reality amongst the people yet are considered potentially dangerous to others and have been outlawed by the government. When Conner (Robbie Amell) discovers that his mother is tragically ill, he turns to a group of criminals, led by Garrett (Stephen Amell) in order to… [Read More]
TIFF ’19: The Lighthouse
Starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, The Lighthousevfollows the journey of Winslow (Pattinson) and Wake (Dafoe), two lighthouse keepers, who try to maintain their sanity while living in isolation on a remote island off the coast of Maine. Tightly written and directed by Robert Eggers (The Witch), The Lighthousevis a fascinating piece that feels like a throwback to… [Read More]
Advance Screening Giveaway: MILE 22!
ScreenFish is thrilled to be giving away 2 double passes to this week’s advance screening of VVS film’s Mile 22, starring Mark Walhberg and Ronda Rousey! From director Peter Berg (Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day), Mile 22 tells the story of CIA operative James Silva who leads a small but lethal paramilitary team on an urgent and dangerous mission…. [Read More]
Suburbicon: Neighbourhood Disturbance
There goes the neighbourhood… Directed by George Clooney, Suburbicon is a satirical look at the suburban world of the late 50s, as racial integration was truly beginning to break down social barriers. The film tells the story of Garner Lodge (Matt Damon), a family man who lives with his wife, paralyzed as a result of… [Read More]
TIFF17: The Carter Effect
Stream below for our 1on1 interview with director, Sean Menard! Directed by Sean Menard, UNINTERRUPTED’s The Carter Effect focuses its lens on the cultural impact of Vince Carter, former NBA all-star and face of the Toronto Raptors franchise from 1998-2004. While every city has a deep affection for their sports heroes, the relationship between Carter… [Read More]
ARRIVAL: Guess Who’s Coming to Earth?
America needs Arrival. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Arrival begins on the day that (the latest) aliens appear over major cities around the world. Resting silently and still above the earth, these objects send the population into a moment of fear as everyone awaits what will happen next. When the military begins the process of communicating with… [Read More]
