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Outlander S03 E02: ‘Surrender’

On the last episode of Outlander, we saw Claire and Jamie move on with their lives without each other. Claire and Frank are raising little Brianna as their own, while … Continue reading Outlander S03 E02: ‘Surrender’

TIFF 2017: Beast

Beast wasn’t in my original TIFF plans. Extremely limited press screenings forced me to blow up my schedule twice, but I saw the main things I wanted. Beast was a pick-up, … Continue reading TIFF 2017: Beast

TIFF 2017: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Martin McDonagh’s likes his comedies like his coffee: black. Actually, I have no idea how McDonagh takes his coffee, if he takes it at all. But boy does he have … Continue reading TIFF 2017: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Zola Jesus Frees Herself from Constraints on ‘Okovi’

Even if you’ve never heard the name “Zola Jesus” you’ve definitely heard the music of Nika Roza Danilova. It’s been used on several high-profile TV shows including Skins, Grey’s Anatomy, … Continue reading Zola Jesus Frees Herself from Constraints on ‘Okovi’

‘American Assassin’ and ‘mother!’ challenge ‘It’ at the box office

It’s going to be as big weekend at the box office, as two new releases are looking to take down last week’s massive number one. Will either of them be … Continue reading ‘American Assassin’ and ‘mother!’ challenge ‘It’ at the box office

Alive and On Fire: INVSN w/Peeling at Bovine Sex Club

Those of us feeling disillusioned by the current state of the world received a massive dose of optimism at INVSN’s Bovine Sex Club show last night.

TIFF 2017: The Shape of Water PLUS Red Band Trailer

The Shape of Water is, ah, shaping up to be the film of the year. Guillermo del Toro’s latest brilliant film just won the top prize, the Golden Lion, at … Continue reading TIFF 2017: The Shape of Water PLUS Red Band Trailer

Creations of Chaos: Kubo and the Two Strings

In this edition of Creations of Chaos, it’s the film that teaches that music, storytelling, and paper, can be mightier than the sword. It’s Kubo and the Two Strings.