A story that’s three parts Lord of the Flies and one (tiny) part Labyrinth may seem derivative, dull and unnecessary. But with an interesting cast of characters, intense action sequences, and the hints and promises of a much bigger world outside the one we’re introduced to, The Maze Runner is a fast-paced and solid new […]
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Janna Does TIFF: Reviews from the Second Weekend
As an avid film-goer, the Toronto International Film Festival is my favourite time of year. As always, this year’s festival has a diverse lineup of interesting, captivating films—and it’s impossible for anyone to see them all. But I’ve seen my fair share, and below you’ll find reviews for some of the most talked-about films from the […]
Janna Does TIFF: Reviews from The First Weekend
As an avid film-goer, the Toronto International Film Festival is my favourite time of year. As always, this year’s festival has a diverse lineup of interesting, captivating films—and it’s impossible for anyone to see them all. But I’ve seen my fair share, and below you’ll find reviews for some of the most talked-about films from the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. Read on for advice on which films you should watch out for in the coming year – and which ones you’re better off skipping.
“WHAT IF”: A Rom-Com That Won’t Give You Cavities
Can men and women really be just friends? It’s a question as old as time, almost, and one that’s been posed in dozens upon dozens of romantic comedies. It’s clichéd, it’s tired, and it’s been proven untrue countless times. But this month’s new romantic comedy, What If, asks a slightly different question: can a man […]
Canadian Pride: WHAT IF’s Meghan Heffern
For Canadian actors in the film and television industry, their options seem relatively clear-cut: work in the Canadian film scene, work on American projects shot in Canada, or move to the States to try and make a career in Hollywood. So when a project comes along that’s shot and set in Canada, features big-name talent, […]
ZAPPED’s Queen of Comedy: Interview with Louriza Tronco
The Disney Channel is known for launching all sorts of young stars. Miley Cyrus. Selena Gomez. Zac Efron. The Jonas Brothers. Disney is an entertainment powerhouse in every way, and there are millions of tweens tuning into their television shows, buying their music, and watching their movies.
PILOT REVIEW: Is the world ready for “Girl Meets World”?
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. People of all ages look back on their childhoods fondly and often hold the toys, games, and media of their youth in high regard. It’s sometimes a bad idea to revisit these childhood favourites—these things are rarely as incredible as we once believed them to be. But every once in […]
22 JUMP STREET: Just as Fun as the First
In an age where Hollywood sequels are to be expected, where many fans immediately clamor for more stories about characters and worlds that they love, it isn’t shocking to see a sequel to 2012’s surprise hit comedy 21 Jump Street hit theatres this month. And in a time when most sequels contain overblown budgets, stale […]
Man vs. Monster: GODZILLA’s Patrick Sabongui
Between writing, directing, and producing, many of today’s Hollywood actors wear several different hats when it comes to the projects they choose to work on. Variety is the spice of life, and actors who solely act are becoming less and less common as the years go on. But actor Patrick Sabongui chose to add a different title onto his resume: stunt man.
The Queen of Comedy: Canada’s NAOMI SNIECKUS
As the saying goes, laughter truly is the best medicine—and if anyone knows about laughter, it’s award-winning actress, writer, and comedienne Naomi Snieckus.
The Working Actor: Chatting with KEVIN O’GRADY
For many Canadians, seeing actors and actresses from their home country find success can be thrilling and encouraging—even more so when the actor is talented, deserving, and his career is really starting to blow up.
Bold and Brave: BRICK MANSIONS’ Carolina Bartczak
Some actors catch the acting bug early—they dream of working on big Hollywood pictures as a child and fantasize about accepting their Best Actor Academy Award by the age of twenty-five. They take acting classes at the community center, pose for head shots taken by their friends, and make sure to catch every film by […]
The Bomb Girls Are Back!
Throughout history, women have always been fighters. We’ve fought to be educated, to go to work, and for the right to vote. So when the fate of their show was announced last spring, the ladies of Bomb Girls didn’t take their series cancellation lying down. They fought back.
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