Category Archives: Movie Reviews

May 01

THE 25th ANNUAL HOT DOCS FILM FESTIVAL-World Premiere of TURNING TABLES featuring Joshua DePerry, aka Classic Roots

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By A.J.Lam, including material from https://www.turningtablesdoc.com. TURNING TABLES featuring Joshua DePerry, aka Classic Roots @ Hot Docs Film Festival. The 25th Canadian International Documentary Festival, aka Hot Docs Film Festival, was proud to screen the world premiere of TURNING TABLES, directed by Chrisann Hessing and produced by Tanya Hoshi, a short documentary featuring the inspirational story […]

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February 23

Marvel Comic Presents-“Black Panther”-Directed By Ryan Coogler

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Black Panther is worth cheering for, a clear standout on the Marvel movie roster. It’s only Ryan Coogler’s third feature, but it has the confidence of a far more experienced filmmaker. It’s a case of the right story landing in the right hands. Chadwick Boseman plays King T’Challa, akathe Black Panther, a monarch and superhero […]

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February 22

Jeff VanderMeer’s-Annihilation-Directed By Alex Garland’s Annihilation And Featurimg Natalie Portman-Fri.,Feb.23rd,2018

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 By M.J.Tom Of course, the book is better. Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation is a lit-pulp marvel that expands the possibilities of what is possible within its genre, a heady, sweaty dip into not just enviro-cosmic horror but the inexplicable. The book, the first entry in VanderMeer’s Southern Reach Trilogy, immerses readers in bio-impossibilities, in a landscape […]

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September 17

Hollywood North”TIFF 2017″@BRASSAII-Thurs.,Sept.14th,2017

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By A.J.Lam Brassaii was the filled-to-capacity stage for the 3rd Edition of the TIFF Hollywood North VIP Party where the best Canadian talent from acting, music, and athletics, such as Juno Award winners Sean Jones and Choclair, Raptors Lucas Nogueira and Bruno Caboclo partied under the late summer skies. The red carpet was cheerfully patrolled […]

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September 17

The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

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The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony. The 42nd Festival wraps up this evening. The short film awards below were selected by […]

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September 11

42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival® & Entertainment One (eOne)celebrates it’s 12 Films-including :Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside@The Citizen, 522 King St.-Friday September 8, 2017

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Photo credit: Vito Amati On Friday September 8, 2017 Entertainment One (eOne), the largest independent film distributor in Canada, celebrated its 12 titles premiering at this year’s 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival®, including Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside. The event teams from Uniq Hospitality, DiGabi and eOne transformed The Citizen […]

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June 27

Celebrities Pack Bagatelle New York for Michael Mailer’s BLIND Film Post Premiere Party with Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott and more-Mon.,June 26th,2017

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photo credit: SaraJaye Weiss, Celebrities, cast and crew converged on New York hot spot Bagatelle in the Meatpacking District following the premiere of director Michael Mailer’s latest film for Vertical Entertainment, BLIND. Guests enjoying Bagatelle’s culinary creations, Line 39 and Day Owl wines and Essentia Water included cast and crew members Alec Baldwin (with his […]

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June 11

ICFF Press Conference, Qualcosa di Nuovo-“Something New”@Tiff Lightbox&Opening Gala@Ricarda’s Restaurant-Thurs.,June 8th,2017

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Photographer By A.J.Lam & BK on the SCENE Lucia and Maria have known each other forever, two friends that are complete opposites. While Lucia is a very rational and pragmatic person – giving up on men after her divorce, Maria is spontaneous and naïve – and quite addicted to men. Then one night, the perfect […]

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May 23

Review: Alien Covenant – An Uncertain New Direction

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Review by Alon Weiss The latest installment of the Alien movies, additionally a continuation of its new origins prequel, gives early impressions of having the deck fully stacked in its favour. It’s commanded by veteran director Ridley Scott, paired with the captivating acting presence of Michael Fassbender to rally a well rounded cast, all brought […]

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April 30

The Premiere of DISPLACEMENT@Laemmle Monica Film Center, Santa Monica-Fri., April 28th,2017

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Photography by David Morrison Santa Monica saw Hollywood talent turn out for the premiere of Kenneth Mader’s award-winning sci-fi thriller DISPLACEMENT, at the Laemmle Monica Film Center. QThe film is a character-driven time travel story that explores themes of love and loss, the power of forgiveness, and the consequences of turning back the clock.On the […]

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April 26

House Of Z @Hot Docs 2017 – Tues., April 18th, 2017

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I can remember my first time seeing a Zac Posen runway show in 2014 at the Carlu, like it was yesterday, and I confess to not really didn’t know much about the flamboyant designer back then. Sandy Chronopoulos’s House of Z, is the rise-fall-rebirth portrait of dress-designer, Zac Posen. Fashion aficionados will obviously appreciate this […]

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April 26

Marquee Canadian Stars Gather To Support Care Through Music @Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio -Friday, May 5, 2017 for Voices That Care, a concert benefiting the Room 217 Foundation.

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Marquee Canadian Stars Gather To Support Care Through Music Murray McLauchlan, Margaret Atwood, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Albert Schultz, Ben Heppner, Travis Knights and Matt Andersen confirmed for Voices That Care benefiting The Room 217 Foundation A dazzling roster of musical, literary and stage talent is set to host an uplifting evening while raising […]

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April 17

Plastic China Film Premiere @ TIFF 2017

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Following digiPlaySpace we viewed the film Plastic China (playing Tue Apr 11, Sat Apr 15, Sun Apr 16, Tue Apr 18), a documentary that focuses on the life of Yi Jie, a young girl who lives with her family in a plastic-sorting town in China that processes recycled waste not only from China but various parts […]

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April 13

Images Festival 30th annual edition-April 20 – 27, 2017.

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Images Festival returns for its 30th annual edition April 20 – 27, 2017. The festival is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions. In total, the 2017 festival includes 48 on screen films, 12 off screen exhibitions, and four live image projects. […]

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March 26

Filth City Movie Premiere @ Scotia Bank Theatre (Sat. Mar. 25, 2017)

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The Filth City World Premiere was shown in Toronto at the Scotia Bank Theatre, and the movie is best described as a comedy/crime/action piece loosely based on the life of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Starring Melinda Shankar, Melanie Nicholls-King, Kevin Soldo, Kathleen Philips, Siobhan Murphy, Killian Gray, Lenno Britos, Michael Copeman, Lamar Johnson, Kenny […]

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