Why Exit 8’s Repetition Actually Works By Janet Grant Directed by Genki Kawamura, Exit 8 takes a simple, almost minimalist concept and stretches it into a full psychological experience. Based on a Japanese indie horror game, the film drops us into a looping underground passage where one man must rely on observation and instinct to […]
Mario Galaxy Movie Thrills but Lacks Depth By Janet Grant The Super Mario Galaxy Movie doesn’t waste any time. Fast-paced and visually packed, the film leans fully into spectacle, delivering a high-energy adventure that prioritizes excitement over storytelling. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set largely in space. The sequel expands its world in every […]
Canadian Drama Revisits 1988 Olympic Fallout A new Canadian television drama is revisiting one of the most infamous moments in Olympic history, with Shamier Anderson stepping into the role of disgraced sprinter Ben Johnson in Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story. Set to premiere in 2026 on GameTV and Paramount+, the six-part series blends […]
Watah Theatre Celebrates Black Women Excellence By Canute Lawrence Watah Theatre and Black Theatre School founder and Artistic Director Dr. D’bi Young Anitafrika lauded several women theatre professionals and upcoming progenies at her Watah Theatre Studio in Toronto on March 16. The event was an evening of Black excellence as Young celebrated the pioneering women […]
New Film Explores Black Hockey Journey A new sports drama titled Youngblood is drawing attention to the journey of a young Black hockey prodigy from Detroit whose ambitions lead him north of the border in pursuit of an NHL career. The film follows Dean Youngblood, a talented teenage player raised in Detroit who relocates to […]
‘Blades of the Guardians’ is thoughtful, grounded, and emotionally sharp By Janet Grant There’s a quiet confidence running through Blades of the Guardians. The kind of film that doesn’t demand attention but earns it. Scene by scene, Blades of the Guardians shows why this isn’t your usual glossy, over-polished action spectacle, no, far from it. […]
By Janet Grant It’s disappointing when a once-flawless series returns for a second season and loses its spark. Unfortunately, that’s the case with Paradise. After a gripping and tightly woven first chapter, the sophomore outing feels surprisingly uneven, especially given creator Dan Fogelman’s track record with character-focused storytelling in This Is Us. Season Two picks […]
Veteran filmmaker receives lifetime achievement award By Neil Armstrong Stanley Nelson, a multi-award winning African American director and filmmaker, was honoured at the opening of the 14th annual Toronto Black Film Festival with a lifetime achievement award. Describing him as “legendary” and a “giant of documentary cinema,” Fabienne Colas, co-founder of the festival, said Nelson […]
Elevation Pictures Toronto: from festival presence to awards powerhouse By Janet Grant “From Best Picture to Best Animated Feature, Elevation Pictures’ slate drew recognition across every major Academy category.” Elevation Pictures has quietly established itself as one of Canada’s most influential film distributors. Founded in 2013 in Toronto by Laurie May and Noah Segal, the […]
‘Shelter’ blends taut action with genuine care and suspense By Janet Grant Shelter is now in theatres. “He ran from the world. She brought him back.” To protect her, he must face the life he buried. Jason Statham often plays ordinary men with dangerous, hidden pasts they want to keep at bay. He moves from […]
