Films
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A New Era of Indie Horror Begins in the Backrooms
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The film industry needs some fresh, new faces. This June, The Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, has shown that movie-goers agree. In a world of seemingly endless remakes, audiences are searching for something new. This year, a resurgence in original horror has hit theatres, with audiences showing their desire for creative, innovative ideas by returning—for the first time since…
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Giving Classic Literature a chance.
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Classic literature is often referred to as boring or stuffy, with many young readers today choosing to step away from this period of literature. However, this reputation is unfair. Beneath their age and formal language, classic books are filled with humour, emotion, and deeply human experiences that remain relevant today. Far from being “stuffy,” classic literature can be heartfelt, surprisingly silly,…
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Wake Up Dead Man sharpens the mystery?
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Released in late November, Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man (2025) is quite possibly the best film in the Knives Out franchise. With outstanding performances, a satisfyingly complex plot and stunning cinematography, the third installment is bound to captivate audiences from start to finish. The film follows the familiar Knives Out formula, introducing audiences to a suspicious,…
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Why Hollywood Packs Its Biggest Films into the Summer
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Learn more about the story behind the film; why the theatres are empty in the summer, and why the showings are tame in the more chill seasons. The summer of 2025 brought a wave of major studio releases, starting with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and Thunderbolts in May, followed by titles like Superman, F1:…
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From Bus Conductor to Superstar: The Journey of Rajinikanth
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On August 14, 2025, the much-awaited Superstar Rajinikanth starrer Coolie released worldwide with grand fanfare in five different languages. The date was not just another film release — it also marked the 50th year of Thalaivar (as he is fondly called by millions of fans) in cinema. As an ardent fan myself, I’ve always been…
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The release of Wicked revitalizes the film industry
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The Wizard of Oz is a story that has been told through many different lenses — from the first movie adaptation released in 1939, the original storybook written in 1900 and more modern film versions such as Of Oz the Wizard. Most recently, director Jon M. Chu premiered the movie Wicked, the story of Oz…
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Ten classic rom-coms to set the mood this Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you have a Valentine, Feb. 14 is a great excuse to watch a fun romantic comedy. This year, Valentine’s Day coincides with the Friday before reading week. Here is a list of ten heart-warming rom-coms that are sure to warm up your Valentine’s Day and winter…
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The ongoing debate between practical effects and CGI
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In the world of movies and television there are some debates that rage on forever. Marvel vs DC, who the best Chris is (Evans, Hemsworth or Pine) and whether the Avatar movies are overrated (they are). However, one of my favourite debates is the one between practical effects and computer-generated imagery (CGI). Practical effects tend…
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Three horrible holiday movies that’ll make you want to drown yourself in eggnog
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I am not a fan of most Christmas movies, one might call me a Grinch. Perhaps it’s because I find them too cheerful, maybe it’s because they’re so ubiquitous, possibly it’s because I’m Jewish. Regardless, there are some Christmas movies that are so bad they should be buried in a deep dark pit where even…
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The 75 year anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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The term “classic” has been affixed to many films and the label is one of the highest compliments any movie can hope to attain. Being called “a classic” means not only that it is of high quality, but that its popularity has remained consistent or has grown since its release. It has become a mainstay…
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