Film & TV
The Lighthouse is a maelstrom of terror
The Lighthouse is director Robert Eggers’ latest mind-bending horror film. Filmed in Yarmouth, N.S., it stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe.
Read MoreDocumentary co-directed by Ellen Page tackles environmental racism in Nova Scotia
The documentary, titled There’s Something in the Water, looks at three communities in Nova Scotia that are facing environmental racism.
Read MoreAtlantic Fashion Week: shots from the runway
Atlantic Fashion Week celebrated its 13th season this September. Several local fashion designers showcased new looks on the runway.
Read MoreThe Matrix turns 20
The classic 1999 film The Matrix is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Looking back, how are the film’s messages still relevant today?
Read MoreThe never-ending use of the time loop
Is it time to stop the time loop? Or has Russian Doll renewed the concept? Find out what contributor Tarini Fernando discovered in the new Netflix original.
Read MoreThe importance of David Rose
A show dubbed “Canada’s answer to Arrested Development” recently started its fifth season on CBC. But Schitt’s Creek isn’t just some a carbon copy of an American sitcom. I’d argue it’s one of the best shows on television right now. There are a few reasons for this, but I’m going to focus on one: his name is David Rose. David…
Read More2019: the year of movies
Looking at the list of box office hits this year, it may be a little hard to tell what year it really is. Have we travelled back to our childhood or are cinemas across North America capitalizing on our need for nostalgia? People in multiple fandoms are also on the edge of their seat this…
Read MoreHollywood award shows: changing with the times?
Hollywood awards season is in full swing. For the past few years, award shows have been highly criticized for their lack of gender and racial diversity. But this year, things are changing. In last year’s Golden Globes best picture nominees, only one film (Get Out) starred a leading actor of colour. Many people were also…
Read MoreBluenose-Ability Film Festival continues to grow
ReachAbility’s fourth year of hosting the annual Blusenose-Ability Film Festival (BAFF) has more events to offer than ever, and plans to grow again next year. BAFF features both professional and amateur films showcasing stories about or by people with disabilities. It’s the only one of its kind in Canada. It started as something to celebrate…
Read MoreA Star is Born, for the fourth time
A Star is Born is the latest hit film to reach theatres this fall. But this isn’t its first time on the big screen – this film is the third remake since the original. There have been some changes. The movie, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, is about a young, amateur singer named Ally…
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