movies
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When Queer Romance Centers Straight Women
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Few book-to-series adaptations have united people faster than the hockey rivalry turned star-crossed romance, Heated Rivalry, whose predominantly straight female fanbase has sparked debates over ethical consumption, true masculinity and the erasure of sapphic media. In November of 2025, Crave released the Canadian sports romance Heated Rivalry, based on the six-book Game Changer series written by Rachel Reid. The show follows the story of two professional hockey players, Shane Hollander…
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Bite This: Your Guide to Vampire Media this Halloween
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From romantic portrayals to deep betrayals, you’ll find a perfect recommendation. If you’re looking for the perfect way to sink your teeth into Halloween, vampire media never disappoints. Whether you are in the mood for a gothic tragedy or something campy, there is always a new vampire story to consume. Throughout the years, vampires have…
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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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Movies that are worth a Study Break
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This semester is filled with incredible films ranging from highly anticipated sequels to adaptations to original stories. Whether you’re a horror fan, a cinephile, or a Timothée Chalamet stan, there’s something for every moviegoer on this list. Here’s a guide to a few films you can look forward to this semester. The Conjuring: Last Rights…
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What makes a truly “spooky” horror film?
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Horror: It’s every quirky roommate’s favourite genre. It’s a unique genre in the specific type of reaction it tries to illicit, making it simpler to point out what makes for a bad horror movie than a film in any other genre. What makes some horror movies bad, or to put a more affirmative spin on…
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Serial killer films
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One of the stranger facets of our society is the mainstream interest in serial killers. True crime documentaries, serial killer biopics and the stories of grizzly phantoms have never been more popular. Some serial killer movies have become essential pieces of cinematic history. Much like their depicted killers, other such films have snuck under the…
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Eerie movies to spook you this dreary October
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It’s spooky season folks! You know what that means, it’s time to watch some classic Halloween movies and cuddle up on the couch with some hot chocolate. Sandra Annett, an associate professor in film studies at Laurier, offered her perspective on why some of the same movies are watched every year, “We probably watch the…
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Christmas in July: puppets, talking snowmen, and a feast of nostalgia
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If you are anything like me, you are not a “summer person.” You likely clicked on this article because you are the type who enjoys the cooler months — rainy days and snowstorms provide you comfort, and you would rather watch a movie or read a book than go kayaking on a lake, or (god…
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Are you ready for the Razzies?
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There are certainly a lot of awards that films and people involved with films can achieve. Of course, the Oscars are the most famous of the awards, but they are not the only ones. There are awards to be won at film festivals such as TIFF, Cannes and Sundance. There are also smaller and less…
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Napoleon Dynamite and the nerd revolution
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For a society that once bullied nerds into oblivion, we’ve certainly done a 180° on them over the last two decades. Perhaps it is correlated with the rise of nerdy products dominating pop culture. There was a time when talking about Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and superheroes was a one-way ticket to wedgie…
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