Category Archives: Theatrical Release

The Age of Stupid

The Age of Stupid (Director: Franny Armstrong): I’ve been following the story of this film for more than a year now and was glad to finally be able to see it last night at the Canadian premiere. The Age of … Continue reading

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You Might As Well Live

You Might As Well Live (Director: Simon Ennis): When I first saw the “red band” trailer (embedded below), I have to admit I laughed out loud a few times, and so I was looking forward to seeing what promised to … Continue reading

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Nollywood Babylon

Nollywood Babylon (Directors: Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal): Bustling Lagos, Nigeria is the largest metropolis in Africa, with more than 14 million inhabitants. It’s also the centre of the third-largest film industry in the world, behind only India (Bollywood) and … Continue reading

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Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae

Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae (Director: Stascha Bader): Well, I’ll get one thing out of the way first. The poster for this movie kind of sucks. But I think if you watch the trailer (embedded below), that might help you … Continue reading

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Humpday

Humpday (Director: Lynn Shelton): Two reviews in a row about films by women directors about the delicate relationships between men. But Humpday and The Hurt Locker (review) couldn’t be more different. Where the latter ratcheted up the tension with action … Continue reading

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