Category Archives: The Reviews
The ABCs of Death (2012) – or – C is not for cookie.
Screening as part of the Cinplex Sinister Cinema series, The ABCs of Death takes the anthology idea and runs with it. 26 directors were each given a letter of the alphabet, and created a short film using one word that Continue
TFS Review: Fight Like Soldiers, Die Like Children
The Film Reel takes a look at the film Fight Like Soldiers, Die Like Children. The full review is available at Toronto Film Scene. Reviews Fight Like Soldiers, Die Like Children
TFS Review: The Angels’ Share
A slow week has turned into a busy Friday with The Film Reel’s review of The Angels’ Share. You can read the full review over at Toronto Film Scene. Reviews The Angels’ Share
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) – or – The bromance continues.
After a vicious attack on Starfleet, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) must gather his crew and hunt down the man responsible, John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch). The problem is that Harrison is hiding out on the Klingon homeworld, an area that nobody Continue
The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh (2012) – or – Beware the angels.
As the creator of Rue Morgue Magazine, and director credits for a number of short films, it was only a matter of time before Rodrigo Gudiño stepped into feature film territory. The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh is Continue
Burn (2012) – or – Fighting fire from the inside.
We’re constantly bombarded with stories of underpaid and overworked police officers, nurses, doctors, and firefighters, but there may not be a more dedicated and strained group of firefighters than those in Burn. The documentary, directed by Tom Putnam and Brenna Continue
Iron Man 3 (2013) – or – A little help from your friends.
Marvel continues to bang out the most impressive comic book movies around. After what has been an almost never ending string of hits with Thor, Captain America, the previous Iron Man films, and eventually The Avengers, the company has proven Continue
Hot Docs 2013 Review – Free The Mind (2012)
Richard Davidson has spent his career studying meditation as a way to restore mental health and happiness. Using breathing techniques, Davidson is exploring the benefits for children with Attention Deficit and veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Director Phie Ambo Continue
TFS Review: ChristCore
Jesus and hardcore music. Two things that just don’t seem to go together. You’ll be surprised to learn that they do though, and director Justin Ludwig shows us how in his documentary ChristCore. Full review at Toronto Film Scene. Reviews Continue
Hot Docs 2013 Review – After Tiller (2013)
After Tiller explores the lives of the only four doctors in the U.S. who will perform third trimester abortions. After the murder of Dr. George Tiller, a colleague and friend to the doctors in the film, their lives are turned Continue
