Film

The transition from stage to screen is a path that many actors have trodden, yet only a select few have made a lasting impact in both realms. Theatrical training provides a robust foundation for actors, equipping them with skills that translate seamlessly into film. This article explores the journey of several iconic actors who began…

In recent years, documentaries have surged in popularity, becoming a dominant force in the entertainment industry. No longer relegated to the dusty corners of niche interest, they now command prime time slots and significant attention on streaming platforms. This rise begs the question: what factors contribute to the phenomenal success of documentaries today? The Power…

Captivating cinematic portrayals of writers and their creative journeys is a fantastic choice for a movie night. These films capture the quest, the challenges, and the exhilaration of the writing process. Often, they depict writers honing their talents and building their careers, inspiring budding authors to pursue their own dreams. Writers and their craft are…

DEFINING MUSIC IS TOUGH TO PIGEONHOLE Music For Black Pigeons is a 90-minute documentary film by Jørgen Leth  and Andreas Koefoed without a specific plot. Viewers get to see a variety of jazz greats during candid scenes that often take place at recording sessions dating from the past 20 years. There are some heartwarming moments and…

HEAVYWEIGHT FILM ABOUT FEATHERWEIGHT BOXER Life inside the boxing ring is hard. And, apparently, life outside the boxing ring is even harder. At least it is for Detroit-based, former featherweight boxer, Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski who is the main focus of director   Vincent Grashaw’s new sports drama Bang Bang. Though many years past his winning…

YEP — TRULY TERRIFIC “It’s Liza with a “Z” not Lisa with an “S” cause Lisa with an “S” goes:” If you know the remainder of that lyric, you’re definitely a fan of Miss Liza Minnelli. What you may not know are the multiple mentors needed to turn the precocious daughter of silver screen icons…

In Hacking Hate, the latest documentary from director Simon Klose premiering at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, a well-respected and awarded Swedish journalist examines the connection between far right extremism and social media. The film’s subject, My Vingren, has spent most of her career covering the workings of white supremacists and their ideologies, even in…

WASP TRAP Heather and Carla, two English girls who were friends in middle school, reunite after years apart. Now in their thirties, Heather is living a very posh life with a nice house and handsome husband in the picturesque town of Bath in England. Carla also lives in Bath, though on the decidedly wrong side…

Filmmaking is considered an art that has been developing and appreciated by viewers for many years. From the early days of silent films to the modern era of CGI and special effects, the Canadian film industry has played a significant role in shaping the world of cinema. Creating a film involves various artistic disciplines, each…

Cinema has begun to shine a brighter spotlight on LGBTQ+ relationships. A move that many believe is long overdue. Seeing authentic characters of lesbian couples on the big screen is awesome. It tells us that our stories matter. That our love is worth portraying. Despite this cultural change, the classic movie night remains an unbeatable…

After the so-called ‘moving pictures’ were invented, cinema as a separate genre of art quickly gained popularity around the world. And although cinema was originally ‘silent,’ this did not prevent it from gathering full cinema halls and bringing ‘silent’ film stars worldwide fame. Of course, no pictures actually moved in the cinema. All films consist…

The much-loved quirky actor Jeff Goldblum will soon be playing the great Greek god Zeus in a new series on Netflix, KAOS. Said to play the part of an “all-powerful, cruel, occasionally benevolent” take on the mythical deity who dethroned Cronus and the Titans, he’ll soon find out that there’s a plot to take him…