The Curious Case of Robert LePage

Imagine this world isn’t the only world. This life isn’t your only life. There are others, variations, subtle shifts from one to the next but you don’t see them. Time … Continue reading The Curious Case of Robert LePage

Will Noah Flood Theaters? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

It could be a weekend of biblical proportions, as Darren Aronofsky’s new film hits theatres. Will it resonate? Here’s our prediction: Take one movie star who excels at larger than … Continue reading Will Noah Flood Theaters? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

Divergent Does Big Business, The Muppets Aren’t Wanted – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report

No real big surprises at the box office, unless you count the underperformance of The Muppets in their second reboot. Here’s what went down: Divergent proved to be a huge … Continue reading Divergent Does Big Business, The Muppets Aren’t Wanted – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report

Divergent vs Muppets Most Wanted – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

This weekend sees two new releases hitting theatres. One is guaranteed lock for number one, the one a guaranteed lock for a lot of wocka-wocka. Here are our predictions: Riding … Continue reading Divergent vs Muppets Most Wanted – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

Starship Troopers, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bugs

I’ve already written two pieces on TIFF’s Paul Verhoeven retrospective (“Agent Provocateur: The Films of Paul Verhoeven” and “Comedy of Eros: Verhoven’s Lurid Pair”). I never figured I was a … Continue reading Starship Troopers, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bugs

Audiences Had No Need For Speed – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report

While it’s fun to do the box office predictions every weekend, I must admit I always find pretty cool when I’m surprised by the results. Case in point, this weekend: … Continue reading Audiences Had No Need For Speed – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report

Will Need For Speed Race To The Top? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

Do you feel the Need For Speed? If so, you’ll likely be hitting theaters this weekend. Then again, a reigning Empire could maintain its lock on the top. What will … Continue reading Will Need For Speed Race To The Top? Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

Comedy of Eros: Verhoeven’s Lurid Pair

The cultural excavations of the 80s have reached near the bottom of that embarrassing crevasse (parachute pants! purple reigns!). It’s only logical then that our voracious fashion-media-money machine is spreading … Continue reading Comedy of Eros: Verhoeven’s Lurid Pair

Buckle Up – Andy Burns Reviews In Fear

For so many horror flicks, there’s often the question, “why do bad things happen to good people?” That’s what I was thinking while watching In Fear, from writer/director Jeremy Lovering. … Continue reading Buckle Up – Andy Burns Reviews In Fear

300: Rise Of An Empire Rules – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report

It was a simply stellar weekend for two new films at the box office, both of which performed exceptionally well. Here’s what went down: 300: Rise of a Nation debut … Continue reading 300: Rise Of An Empire Rules – Biff Bam Pop’s Weekend Box Office Wrap-Up Report

300: Rise Of An Empire Will Rise To The Top – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

Cry havoc, and unleash the dogs of war! Or something like that, as 300: Rise of An Empire hits theaters this weekend. Will it rise to the top? Here’s our … Continue reading 300: Rise Of An Empire Will Rise To The Top – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions