Earnestly sweet, musical-based films set in New York City tend to be one of two things: overbearingly saccharine and sentimental, or touching and beautiful. I wasn’t expecting much from Can A Song Save Your Life?, but to my delight, it turned out to be the latter.
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Flight of the Pompadour: Celebrating 20 Years of Conan O’Brien!
“My favorite comedy is where nothing is achieved and there is no point.” – Conan O’Brien – Interesting words coming from late night talk show host, Conan O’Brien because there is a point—at least to the countless viewers around the world. Perhaps the gag is pointless, but the meaning behind it has never been.
The Simpsons Say Goodbye to Mrs. Krabappel with Chalkboard Gag
Sunday night’s episode of The Simpsons paid heartfelt tribute to actress, Marcia Wallace who passed away last weekend. Wallace, who is best known for playing Springfield Elementary teacher Edna Krabappel on the animated sitcom, may be the only teacher in television history to have the same student–Bart Simpson–for 24 years. While she gives the delinquent lines to […]
Janna Does TIFF: Night Moves
In a film about a large-scale act of terrorism, you expect to see grand plans, lots of build-up, and a climax at the main event. But as Kelly Reichardt proves with her film Night Moves, sometimes the real story takes place after the main event goes boom.
Halloween with The Hudsucker: Fearfest!
What is fear? Scientifically speaking, it is an essential bodily response to physical and emotional danger. If we didn’t feel any fear, we would not be able to protect ourselves from real harm and threats. Fear has come in various forms throughout the years and no, we’re not speaking of the lack of a wi-fi […]
BOLO Issued for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
May sound odd to say, but I’m all about cops. I love them! I have since I was a wee one. I was the kid who grew up watching the funny side of cops through films like Police Academy, The Naked Gun, and—not proud to mention it (because I can quote certain scenes)–Kindergarten Cop. I was […]
Janna Does TIFF: Kill Your Darlings
At the base of the movie poster, the tagline reads, “A true story of obsession and murder.” And while murder is the climactic basis for this story of the Beat generation, it’s the different natures of obsession coupled with strong performances that give Kill Your Darlings its legs and a reason to watch.
“The Conjuring” Blu-ray Giveaway!
We are proud to announce a giveaway in partnership with PartnersHub, in conjunction with Warner Brothers for the horror film, The Conjuring. Read on to find out how you can take part in our contest and win a Blu-ray copy.
Enter To Win 2 Tickets to Robert Redford’s Film, “All Is Lost”
We are proud to announce a giveaway in partnership with PartnersHub, in conjunction with Lionsgate and Universal Pictures for the American drama, All Is Lost. Read on to find out how you can take part in our contest and win two tickets to the film which opens nationwide, October 25.
“Pacific Rim” Blu-ray Giveaway!
We are proud to announce a giveaway in partnership with PartnersHub, in conjunction with Warner Brothers for the sci-fi film, Pacific Rim. Read on to find out how you can take part in our contest and win an a Blu-ray copy.
Glee Sings Farewell to “The Quarterback”
This week, Glee said farewell to Finn Hudson (played by the late Cory Monteith) in “The Quarterback”. In this tearful tribute, the past and current members of the New Directions Glee Club came together for a special memorial in honour and remembrance of their dearly departed friend, and they expressed their immense feelings the best […]
Janna Does TIFF: Parkland
Practically every American citizen alive in 1963 can instantly give you an answer to the question, “Where were you when JFK was shot?” It’s a moment that spawned endless media coverage, reformed government security measures, and set eyes around the world firmly on the First Family. But in Parkland, audiences are asked to look elsewhere […]
Janna Does TIFF: Life of Crime
A clueless housewife, two incompetent kidnappers, a gun-toting roommate, a wimpy hopeful lover, and an indifferent husband with a brash mistress – sounds like the beginning of a great joke, right? Or at least the makings of a fun and mad-cap comedy. Unfortunately, despite the talented actors and empowering ending, Life of Crime never really […]
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