Category: Film
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TIFF 2024: ‘Love in The Big City’ — finding soul in Seoul
Steve Sanghyun Noh and Kim Go-Eun’s stellar performances in ‘Love in The Big City’ narrate a tale of maneuvering friendship, identity and relationships in a sprawling metropolis
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Horror Trope Bingo: A fun exploration of the genre’s familiar patterns
Dive into the thrilling world of horror cinema with this fun game By Jessica Wiseman While we are in the midst of fall season, it’s the perfect time to dive into some spine-tingling horror films. Instead of merely marathoning the classics this month, why not add a little extra excitement? From classic tropes such as…
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5 Halloween-themed films you didn’t know were shot in Canada
From beloved franchises to hidden gems, these films offer a perfect way to celebrate the season
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Dear TIFF: I’ll never be the same again
Three weeks ago, I realized maybe movies allow us the opportunity to live an infinite amount of lives
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Final Girls Film Club: Redefining women in the horror genre
Final Girls Film Club champions women in horror by hosting monthly screenings of iconic ‘final girl’ films, sparking discussion and building community
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TIFF 2024: ‘Viktor’ is a deep dive Into the Deaf experience
Using smart audio design and gorgeous cinematography, ‘Viktor’ is a cinematic experience worth watching
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How to navigate Fan Zones: TIFF edition
Tips and tricks for movie fans hoping to maximize their TIFF experience
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TIFF 2024: ‘The Brutalist’ — believe the hype
A once-in-a-generation masterwork firing on all cylinders, from acting and directing to precise technical prowess
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Toronto Comic-Con expresses fan culture through cosplay and local artistry
These Canadian superfans are showcasing the creative outlets they use to connect with pop culture By Manroop Aulakh Whether you’re a fan of gaming, anime, superheroes, horror or fantasy, you could find them all under one roof at this year’s Toronto Comicon. This three-day convention is perfect for all comic lovers, cosplayers, and collectors to…
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That’s a wrap on the 46th annual TARA Awards
RTA students celebrate a year of work in film and media productions By Sarah Grishpul At the end of the semester, students and faculty members of Toronto Metropolitan University’s RTA program gathered in the Jane Mallett Theatre to celebrate the 46th annual TARA Awards—an event commemorating the media projects developed by RTA students throughout the…
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A Couch Potato’s Guide: Surviving a Movie Marathon
Tips and tricks to come out of your next screening victorious By Claire Dufourd Lights, camera, action! With finals about to be over and summer starting to show its timid face, it is once again time for the beloved – or dreaded – movie marathon season. So, whether you are embarking on your journey to…
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Visions of Care and Collaboration and how queer filmmakers translate this theme into eight fresh shorts #TQFF
Several queer and indigenous filmmakers submitted their shorts to this Torontonian festival that took place mid-March. The selection of the final eight shorts presented to the audience is exemplary of their experiences and this year’s theme: Visions of Care and Collaboration. By Eliana Aleman Reategui This year from March 14 to 17, the Toronto Queer…
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Liv McNeil breaks out in behind-the-scenes work with new documentary, The Making of Priscilla
This young Canadian filmmaker shares the raw connection that she and many young females share with Priscilla Presley By: Nicole Soroka View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liv (@livmcneil_) In the fall of 2022, Priscilla Presley’s story was brought to life on set in Toronto, reimagining the days that the teenage girl…
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Experiments in Short Film #TQFF
Stills in Motion: Queer Life in Alternate Forms featured several short films pushing the boundaries of animation and visual effects. By Tia Harish In a crowded room hidden in the eaves of the Annex, the Toronto Queer Film Festival (TQFF) hosted Stills in Motion: Queer Life in Alternate Forms. This collection of short films gave…
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Exploring what it means to be free in Freedom From Everything #TQFF
How do we build community when everyone is pitted against each other? By Sarah Grishpul “… It has always seemed much easier to murder than to change.” During an online screening at the 2024 Toronto Queer Film Festival, Canadian filmmaker Mike Hoolboom quotes James Baldwin, along with many other activists, artists and historical figures, in…
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Sailor Moon Super Scandalous indeed #TQFF
They’re revoking my baptismal certificate for this one By Ella Miller As the old saying goes “and on the third day, He rose again and ascended… into debaucherous hilarity.” Sailor Moon Super Scandalous: The Yassification of the Christ marks the third installment in Harjot Bal’s Sailor Moon parody series. Making its debut at the Toronto…
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Fitting In: Maddie Ziegler’s best performance yet in a heartfelt story about body agency
Canadian writer-director Molly McGlynn’s semi-autobiographical portrayal of MRKH syndrome is painful to watch yet necessary. By Isabella Soares “The body is not a thing, it’s a situation.” This quote pinpoints the main question that Canadian writer-director Molly McGlynn poses with her second directorial feature Fitting In. What is initially a coming-of-age story about Lindy (played…
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Beyond the Silver Screen: The work of film archival and archivists
Props, costumes and set pieces are the backbone for immersing us in the films we watch but what happens to this artwork after filming ends? By Luis Ramirez-Liberato Tucked away on the fourth floor of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Lightbox is TIFF’s very own film reference library tasked with collecting, preserving and providing…
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Canadian nominees fall short at the 2024 Oscars
Looks like there was very little love for Canada at this year’s Oscars ceremony By Sarah Grishpul Oh… Canada. If you’ve been following along with the Academy Awards, you’ll notice a distinct lack of Canadian winners. Despite nine nominations, only one took home an award during this year’s ceremony. Here are the nominees from Canada…
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The Film Industry’s Ins and Outs for 2024
2023 changed a lot for the industry, but how much of it will stick? By Tia Harish New year’s resolutions have had their time in the spotlight. With a new year comes a promise to do better, to grow and to ultimately do something different. The past year has encouraged casual viewers to think a…
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Don’t burn the CD: How these two stores challenge the disappearance of physical media
Show love to physical movies, music and video games when possible to disrupt the seeming end of CDs and physical copies of your favourite shows and artists. By Julia Lawrence Big box stores such as Best Buy are phasing out their DVD and Blu-ray sales, and in 2020, streaming services reached over one billion subscriptions,…
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Celebrating young talent and community in the suburbs: The evolution of Eric’s Backyard Film Festival
Look out TIFF, there’s a new GTA film festival on the rise… By Sarah Grishpul Eric Génier is a long-time Oakville resident and recent graduate of Sheridan’s Film and Television program. He also happens to be the founder of the “coolest thing to happen in Oakville,” Eric’s Backyard Film Festival. “I started doing a film…
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What is going on with the MCU? A review of The Marvels
Marvel’s latest cinematic instalment bombed at the box office, and considering the size of the franchise, there’s a lot we need to talk about By Mariana Schuetze The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) recently had a new addition, its 33rd film, The Marvels, released in November and directed by Nia DaCosta. The film stars two “Marvels,”…
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American Fiction: Jeffrey Wright gives a standout performance in Cord Jefferson’s debut feature film #TIFF23
The TIFF People’s Choice Award winner delivers uncompromising commentary on the pressures and expectations placed on Black artists while maintaining a story full of humour and heart By Caelan Monkman Satire is a notoriously challenging genre to execute well. It requires an intimate understanding — and often appreciation — of the subject being satirized, while…
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The Boy and the Heron: Miyazaki’s triumphant (last?) film #TIFF23
Hayao Miyazaki’s directorial return presented to the audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) the auteur’s love letter to his previous works. By John Vo When Studio Ghibli comes to mind, the image of the man who sought to create more than films, but the most magical and immersive worlds, is formed. We think…
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Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person: Ariane Louis-Seize’s feature debut contains lots of blood, and even more heart #TIFF2023
Although not wholly original, the horror-comedy presents some unique ideas and follows through with a solid execution full of humanity (and vampiranity) By Caelan Monkman Would you compromise your morals, even at the expense of alienating yourself from your family — or worse — your own death? That is the question that Canadian director Ariane…
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Love Actually did Brexit (not really)
Christmas movies give us all the warm fuzzies but beneath all the mistletoe and caroling, Ho-Ho-Hollywood may have some tricks up its sleeve By Ella Miller In 1898, hypnotist George Albert Smith created the first Christmas movie. Smith’s Santa Claus is just over a minute long, and through the crackling celluloid, a story unfolds that…
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In desperate need of holiday cheer? Check out these 10 festive movies!
As exam season is upon us, explore these holiday films to remove your inner Grinch! By Aliya Karimjee Are you or a classmate struggling to feel the holiday cheer? Take a break from exams and discover CanCulture’s festive movie recommendations! Black Christmas If Halloween passed by too fast for you, then a must-watch movie for…
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CanCulture’s executive team look back on the Toronto International Film Festival #TIFF23
Spanning from the 7th to the 17th of September, Mariana, Caelan and John reflect on their experience attending the prestigious film festival By Mariana Schuetze, Caelan Monkman, John Vo Mariana Schuetze: I have always had this dream of watching many films in one day. A “double-feature” at the movies. But not even during “Barbenheimer,” I…
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Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Adaptation: A review of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Is it a bad adaptation of the source material? Yes. Was it the best decision Bryan Lee O’Malley could have possibly made? YES. By Caleb Jackson MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD! GO WATCH THE ANIME BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER. I’M BEING SO SERIOUS RIGHT NOW IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT ALREADY DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW. YOU…