TIFF 2017: mother!

This year at TIFF we’re seeing the Trump era’s first real artistic blowback. I started with Darren Aronofsky’s mother! (opening across North America this Friday, September 15th), and holy cow, it … Continue reading TIFF 2017: mother!

Heroes and Villains – Reviewing Recent Comics 9-13-2017

This time on Heroes and Villains, we’ll be looking at a variety of comics out this week and last, from a variety of genres and companies. Meet me after the … Continue reading Heroes and Villains – Reviewing Recent Comics 9-13-2017

TIFF 2017: Beyond The One and Strangely Ordinary This Devotion

Beyond The One and Strangely Ordinary This Devotion are two works of art with major texture and substance. Paired together as a double bill (both films clock in at under … Continue reading TIFF 2017: Beyond The One and Strangely Ordinary This Devotion

‘Art Has Big Shoes To Fill’: Talking To INVSN’s Dennis Lyxzén

INVSN will be playing the Bovine in Toronto on Wednesday, September 13. Tickets are FREE! If you were into punk in the 1990s, you’ll remember Refused. If you were into … Continue reading ‘Art Has Big Shoes To Fill’: Talking To INVSN’s Dennis Lyxzén

TIFF 2017: High Fantasy

Jenna Bass’s latest film, High Fantasy, is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of South Africa’s multi-cultural youth. Appearing as a sort of homemade travelogue, High Fantasy is filmed as … Continue reading TIFF 2017: High Fantasy

Giveaway: Get ‘Silicon Valley’ and ‘Veep’ on Home Video

Fans of HBO’s Silicon Valley and Veep have reasons to rejoice: both shows are out on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday, September 12. We’re giving you a chance to win … Continue reading Giveaway: Get ‘Silicon Valley’ and ‘Veep’ on Home Video

Untold Horror’s Dave Alexander on ‘It’, ‘Stranger Things’ and the Endless ’80s

Without It, we wouldn’t have Stranger Things, but without Stranger Things we wouldn’t have It – at least not quite the version of the film that hits theatres today. The Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things, have … Continue reading Untold Horror’s Dave Alexander on ‘It’, ‘Stranger Things’ and the Endless ’80s