Indigenous Horror Drama Explores Memory and Ancestral Healing By Janet Grant Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts): “Where Childhood Trauma Meets Spirit. A Haunting Journey Through Memory and Healing.” In theatres now. There’s something quietly powerful about Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts). The kind of film that doesn’t just ask you to watch, but […]
Hot Docs 2026 Highlights Unfiltered Black Experiences By Janet Grant Year after year, Hot Docs never comes quietly. The films hit hard, asked real questions, and stayed with you. What stood out most? A lineup of Black stories that didn’t wait for permission to be seen…or softened for comfort. These weren’t just documentaries. They were […]
A new initiative in St. John’s is aiming to reshape access to theatre training for Black artists, addressing what its creator describes as long-standing barriers within the local arts scene. The program seeks to provide structured pathways into multiple aspects of theatre production while offering paid participation. Nicole Obiodiaka, who founded and now leads the […]
‘I Swear’ – a story about being seen, not judged By Janet Grant I Swear is not just a documentary. It’s a deeply human story that lingers long after the screen fades. Anchored by a raw and heartfelt performance from Robert Aramayo. The film brings John Davidson’s life into focus with compassion, honesty, and quiet […]
Michael Jackson Biopic Highlights Jaafar Jackson’s Breakout Role By Janet Grant Bringing Michael Jackson’s life to the screen was never going to be easy. With Michael, director Antoine Fuqua takes on the challenge of capturing one of the most iconic and complex entertainers in history. While the film succeeds in moments of brilliance, it doesn’t […]
The Canadian Who Shaped Modern Comedy By Janet Grant When we talk about the biggest names in comedy, the spotlight usually lands on the performers and their performances. However, behind many of those performers’ careers stands Lorne Michaels. The Canadian-born producer Loren (real last name Lipowitz) Michaels has spent decades shaping what we laugh at […]
Aisha Evelyna’s Seahorse breaks new ground The 2026 Canadian drama Seahorse, directed by Aisha Evelyna, represents a significant contribution to contemporary Black Canadian cinema through its intimate portrayal of mental health, family rupture, and urban life in Toronto. As Evelyna’s feature debut, the film signals both an emerging creative voice and a broader shift toward […]
“When Art Becomes Currency: The Christophers” By Janet Grant Directed by Steven Soderbergh, The Christophers is a sharp, character-driven look at art and legacy. Also, what happens when creativity becomes currency? At the centre is Julian Sklar, played brilliantly by Ian McKellen, a once-celebrated London artist. Now, he’s reduced to recording Cameo-style videos and living […]
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 […]
