Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Celebrating 50 Years of Doctor Who

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Not many programs that began fifty years ago are on the air today, even in rebooted form. Yet Doc Who's stood the test of time, fifty ye...
Sunday, 10 February 2013

2013 Oscar Picks

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Haven't seen all the nominated films, but that's not going to stop me. I have a dart board. Best Picture Life of Pi Best...
Sunday, 23 September 2012

Micro Movie Reviews

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Atonement (2007) Achingly sad. If you want a tearjerker, this film will easily fit the bill.  The narrator's eponymous atonement, howeve...
Monday, 10 September 2012

Zombies, Social Commentary, and Dawn of the Dead

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Some critics claim that the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake lacks social commentary.  That it's just another mindless, money-making action...
Thursday, 6 September 2012

Top Ten Comedy Films

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Like to giggle? Enjoy a good side splitting guffaw that bruises your innards? These may help: 10. There's Something About Mary (1998) ...
Wednesday, 5 September 2012

Review: Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

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"It's not enough." -- Walt Bishop (Bill Murray) Filmmaker Wes Anderson knows quirky, and pushes it to the limit with Moonrise...
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Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Top Ten Action Films of All Time

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Looking for films that kick ass? Need to fill your eyeballs with explosions, gunfights, and kung fu? Look no further. Have I got a list for ...
Friday, 31 August 2012

Review: Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)

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Better titled The Evil Queen, the Huntsman, and What's-Her-Face. Charlize Theron steals the movie as the conniving, misandrist Ravenna,...
Thursday, 30 August 2012

Buttons

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I like making buttons from time to time. 

Review: Outpost II: Black Sun (2012)

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The original was a surprisingly good and gruesome nazi zombie movie, a genre where low expectations are a given. Outpost II: Black Sun doesn...
Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Lessons from Television: Borderline Nihilism and Boardwalk Empire

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Every good story has a message, if not a moral. An underlying idea that permeates the text, giving meaning to the narrative. Shape.  It can ...

Review: The Avengers (2012)

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Cinematic equivalent of bubblegum, The Avengers is tasty fun, but loses flavour quickly. Joss Whedon's signature snappy dialogue and ens...
Monday, 27 August 2012

Fan Expo Toronto 2012: Part I

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Another great, jam packed show. Sat beside the amazing artist Dave Ross (Spiderman, Star Wars, Necromantic) who can whip up the most comple...
Monday, 20 August 2012

Toronto Outdoor Art Show Part III

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There were a number of painters of beautiful but somber landscapes. A number of them caught my eye. Jeremy Browne in particular. Simple...