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 […]
Letting the Wrong One In: “No Good Deed”
A home invasion is one of the most terrifying crimes to endure. Returning to a burglarized home after a vacation feels like a violation. The only balm for this kind of wound is the knowledge that your loved ones weren’t home when it happened. A home invasion during a storm while your spouse is away […]
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 […]
Third Time’s Not the Charm: The Expendables 3
The first installment of The Expendables blasted into theaters in 2010 with an ensemble cast of actors from two decades of action films. Sylvester Stallone tapped known action stars like Bruce Willis, Dolph Lundgren and added newer stars and mixed martial artists like Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture and Jet Li. The idea wasn’t […]
Hooked on a Feeling: Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel Studios has built a reputation for themselves over the past few years for making entertaining, high quality, blockbuster films based on their beloved, long-running comic book characters. Films like the Iron Man, Captain America, and Avengers franchises have restored careers (like Robert Downey, Jr.’s) as well as skyrocketed others to fame. The films, collectively called the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has also inspired a new interest in superheroes and comics on the whole. It’s a great time to be a geek.
LUCY: What were they thinking?!
The “ten-percent of brain” myth states that human beings use only ten percent of their total mental capacity. This belief also states that if humans could access more of their mental capacity, it increase mankind’s intelligence.
The Revolution of Music: Celebrating 30 Years of Purple Rain
Prince has been one of the World’s most successful musicians for over a generation, as well, an enigmatic figure in today’s pop culture. From the slick perm of yesteryear to the blown out fro of today, Prince has continually found ways to reinvent himself without compromising his music or who he is – an icon. And if you had to choose one moment when his legendary status was born, you’d have to say it was the release of his album and movie, both titled Purple Rain in the summer of 1984.
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 […]
Visions Rarely What They Seem: Maleficent
Everyone knows the story of Sleeping Beauty and for many that story brings to mind one of Disney’s most iconic of villains, Maleficent. But what if there was more to the story than “innocent baby, evil fairy, sad curse, and true love’s kiss”? That is exactly the question Disney seeks to answer with their film […]
X-Men: Days of Future Past: Does Time Heal Old Wounds?
It’s been almost 14 years since 20th Century Fox released the movie X-Men. Based off of the Marvel comics from the 1960s, the first two installments of the franchise helped break ground for comic book movies to become an excepted (and exceedingly popular) genre in the theatres.
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