By Larry Anklewicz Monday, March 24, 2008
The 2008 Genie Awards gave out statuettes to the best in the Canadian film industry this year and the members of the Academy crowned a new Queen when they gave the bulk of the important awards to Sarah Polley and her film, Away From Her.
There wasn’t a more deserving winner in Genie history than Sarah. She found the short story upon which the film was based (Alice Munroe’s The Bear Came Over The Mountain) ; she wrote the screenplay; she directed the film; and she has been promoting it since its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last September..
Why Does Popcorn Cost so Much at the Movies?By Joshua Hill Monday, February 25, 2008
It is an age old question, and one that has sparked many tempers; just why is it that cinemas charge so much for popcorn (and other various other treats)?
Gambling online a pleasant surpriseBy OnTheWeb Thursday, January 24, 2008
Welcome to Belle Rock Entertainment. Home of Jackpot City, River Belle, The Gaming Club, and Lucky Nugget.
Status Doesn’t Always Equal Success… Celebrities bust into the Fashion worldBy Caitlin Low Thursday, January 17, 2008
It seems like in today’s mass pop-cultured world of fashion, the acceptance of being a “designer” seems to come lightly to those of celebrity status. One must not over look the fact that because a person is simply deemed a “designer” that he or she is good at their trade, and this should be said of celebrities.
Currently, amongst young Hollywood there is this need to design clothing. Of course that goes without saying that every time one of these “pop princesses” are interviewed about their fashion career choice they gush “ I have always loved clothes and fashion”. It’s interesting how the majority of these girls have always loved fashion, but lacked the sense of self-expression when they have people like celebrity stylist Rachel Zoë dressing them.
Bond 22 to Visit the Inner BondBy Joshua Hill Thursday, January 3, 2008
Want to start the New Year with a look in to the next Bond film? Look no further, ‘cause it’s all here!
New DVD’s Profile Who’s and Coppola’s Amazing JourneysBy Jim Bray Monday, December 10, 2007
A pair of new DVD’s provide some fascinating insight into a couple of icons that, while vastly different, have both been influential in today’s popular culture.
Top Ten Films of 2007By Larry Anklewicz Monday, December 10, 2007
Another year has pretty well come and gone, and it is time to do a little reflection as to some of the better films I’ve seen the past twelve months and tell you about some of the films I’ve liked the most.
Earth’s Tropics GrowingBy Joshua Hill Friday, December 7, 2007
The changing climate affecting much of our planet continues to have weird results. The latest to become evident is the expansion of our planet’s tropical belt, according to a study published this Sunday in Nature Geoscience.
Speed Racer in front of the Green ScreenBy Joshua Hill Thursday, November 29, 2007
Many of you will be well aware, and maybe just a little smitten with the late 60s cartoon series, Speed Racer. Some of you may have encountered it as it made its way to screens from Japan; others will have encountered it in subsequent re-runs on the Cartoon Network.
The Ascension of a BatmanBy Joshua Hill Tuesday, November 20, 2007
It wasn’t that long ago that I reported – upon seeing it reported elsewhere – that one of the DC Universe’s favorite sons, Bruce Wayne, would be saying adios to life. It was a massive announcement that seemed to somehow get slipped underneath the proverbial welcome mat of the internet. Well, a few weeks on, and there is more news.
The Death of a Batman?By Joshua Hill Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Sometimes, there is a bit of news, seems not to have been publicized as much as you would think. This story is based upon one such tidbit. Rich Johnston from Comic Book Resources in his Lying in the Gutters column has revealed to the world--in what I think is the only location so far--that Bruce Wayne is to be killed off next year by DC comics.
Queen Rock MontrealBy Larry Anklewicz Friday, November 9, 2007
Those of us fortunate enough to have attended the theatrical screening of Queen Rock Montreal enjoyed a once in a lifetime thrill. Not only did we did we get to experience the film on the big screen and with big sound, but we also got to view this fantastic concert with hundred of other Queen fans.
Now this film is available on DVD and you can watch it in the comfort of your own home.
By Caitlin Low Sunday, November 4, 2007
Do they love tigers? Are they fascinated with cities? Is their ultimate dream to find a universe where there is actually a city of tigers? Unfortunately, the answer to these questions is all no.
“Actually, there is no significance at all. No importance… it just happened” Joel Ford, bassist for the disco-indie band Tigerctiy explained.
Bella the Movie: Next Passion of the Christ…By Matt Barber Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Bella, an independent film staring Mexican superstar Eduardo Verastegui, is scheduled for limited release in theatres on October 26. The movie, an inspirational drama set in modern-day New York, has what America’s been asking for but what Hollywood refuses to give.
A switch in timeBy Caitlin Low Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Words of praise adorn the wall of Auto Switch’s myspace page. And why wouldn’t it? Their music is a more pop-ier/ less intense sounding version of fellow Canadian band Nickleback.
