Film

King Dave

July 22 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Directed by Daniel Grou

King Dave is based on a play by Alexandre Goyett. Director Daniel Grou (Podz) has kept the integrity of the production, as the hour and forty minutes is filmed in the style of a long single shot with a natural edit as we move from scene to scene. The audience follows Dave (Alexandre Goyette) on his misadventures and chance encounters that normally racially or violently charged, and meet a violent or abrupt ending. Dave spews with passion his inner character monologues to the audience, as the fourth wall is broken. There are only brief seconds where Dave comes back to the scene to interact with the characters of the act.

Fantasia 2016: Third Time's the Charm

July 13 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

This my third time attending the Fantasia Film Festival, one of the crème de la crèmes of genre cinema. It is also the 20th anniversary of the festival. I have seen the triumphs of films like Boyhood, Frank, Tangerine, and Cop Car have been my past favourites of Fantasia. I was so excited for this festival reveal that I got up at 4 AM, 5:30 AM, and 6 AM when my alarm finally went off, even though the press conference was only at 11 AM. The festival has over 130 diverse features from North America and around the globe.

The Neon Demon: Disturbingly Beautiful

July 8 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn

There have been films in the past that have unravelled the Los Angeles dream myth, and that show the seedy darkness that encapsulates the city of glitz and glamour.

Me Before You: Whimsically Charming

July 7 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Directed by Thea Sharrock

Based on the novel by Jojo Moyes, Me Before You is a romantic mellow drama starring Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Sam Claflin. As with any romantic mellow drama, there will be tears, man tears in my case, and laughs.

This genre truly lies with the chemistry of both the on screen actor and actress. From the trailer Clarke looks delightfully charming with a whimsical sense of adventure. The question is, how charming will this film be, and will sparks fly between Clarke and Claflin?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of Plot Ideas

June 14 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows
Produced by Michael Bay, directed by David Green

I don't know what I was thinking when I subjected myself to reviewing producer Michael Bay's latest epic gem Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows, directed by David Green. As my friend put it "Ughh!!! Remi why are you subjecting yourself to this?". My answer before walking in was to see how bad this diamond in the rough or polished masterpiece of a film this is.

Hardcore Henry: A visually disorienting style

May 12 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Directed by Ilya Naishuller

Green Room

April 29 2016 // Julie Matson // Film

Written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier

I wasn't sure what to expect before watching Green Room. I saw the trailer and was intrigued—a thriller combining touring bands playing raucous punk rock, and the evil kingpin being played by the illustrious Sir Patrick Stewart? You had me at thriller, you sealed the deal at Jean-Luc.

10 Cloverfield Lane: Let the Claustrophobia Settle In

April 7 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg

METAL MARCH - UPCOMING METAL MOVIES!

March 21 2016 // The Frog // Film

Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You!

For this edition of METAL MARCH, Chris the Frog from CJLO's Sewer Spewer (Wednesdays at 1PM) runs down his top three must-see films with dark, heavy metal themes. Normal people beware! 

Slave To The Grind: A Film About Grindcore

COUNTDOWN AT THE MOVIES 2015

December 29 2015 // Remi & Sean S. // Film

Before we start this countdown, let's state the obvious: there are some great films released this year that I haven't gotten around to seeing yet. Also, this list is ever-changing, so as 2015 becomes 2016 you can check back as we update it via Letterboxd. A big thank you to guest contributor and movie aficionado Sean S.

TOP 10 COUNTDOWN

Red Hollywood: At the top of the cinephile's "to-see list" at RIDM

November 20 2015 // Danilo Bulatovic // Film

Directed and written by Thom Andersen and Noël Burch

Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

September 10 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Screenplay by Roger Allers, based on the novel by Kahlil Gibran

'Love and Mercy' captures the musical talent of Brian Wilson

September 8 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Directed by Bill Pohlad

There is no doubt that Brian Wilson is both extremely talented and an individual who is hurting deep down, as seen in Bill Pohlad's new film, Love & Mercy. The film succeeds at telling Brian Wilson's story, but at times the editing is very choppy. Paul Dano is convincing as a young Brain Wilson, however there are some issues with seeing John Cusack as a much older Brian Wilson. The songs are all there as they go through the surfer-boys phase, right up too Brain Wilson's Smile. Yes, Love & Mercy captures the musical talent of Brian Wilson and his personal issues, however it lacks the social background of the era.

'Mad Max: Fury Road' goes back to basics of classic action films

September 4 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), directed by George Miller and written by Miller, Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris

Inside Out

September 3 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Let me cut to the chase and just post my first initial reactions to Disney Pixar's new film Inside Out: Man tears flowed out of me while I reminisced on childhood days. Inside Out is the best film I have seen so far this year, and it is possibly one of the best animated features I have seen in a while. It finds the long lost spirit and heart of Pixar.

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