Night Raiders, written and directed by Danis Goulet, is set in a dystopian future yet reflects the past. Indigenous people suffered worldwide from colonialism and genocide. News stories in Canada regarding the horror inflicted on generations of Indigenous people continue coming to light. Night Raiders reflects that past, using it to predict a possible future. […]
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Jina (Gong Seung-Yeon) lives an isolated life but begins to reevaluate when her neighbor dies. Despite the sadness in Aloners, there’s a hopeful note that gently plays as gradual change ripples outward, like a pebble thrown in still waters.
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The Night House looks at grief through horror elements but is more about the psychological toll loss can take. There may never be another horror film that…
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Dreams on Fire, directed by Phillipe McKee, premiered at Fantasia Film Festival. At first glance, the film appears to be a traditional, coming-of-age dancer’s story. The young girl dreams of being a dancer and heads to the big city to pursue her dream. It differs in the various areas in Tokyo that dancer Yume (Bambi
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Don’t Say Its Name shows us horror through the tales and culture of the Indigenous community. It’s a unique horror lens, and the story, execution feel like…
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Josée is breathtaking; the colors exude warmth with the contrasting poignant story.
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Seobok contains sci-fi, action, drama, and adorable moments packed into a delightful film.
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Mark, Mary & Some Other People are sweet, quirky, and memorable, thanks to the beloved couple at the center.
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Accepted shouldn’t leave anyone with a feeling of sympathy for the Landrys. Child abuse, regardless of the reason behind it, is inexcusable. Some may point…
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Agnes, directed by Mickey Reece and written by Mickey Reece and John Selvidge, is an assortment of tones. It shifts from drama, comedy, and horror in a whirlwind. However, it ultimately leaves the movie lackluster. It entertains initially, but after a while, those shifts in tone and story may leave audiences bewildered. Viewers may not
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