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'The Holdovers' Review: A Melancholic Comedy With Acting Excellence And Nostalgic Charm

Alexander Payne’s melancholy comedy The Holdovers draws us into the world of three misfits, a cynical teacher (Paul Giamatti), an unruly...

Dec 20, 20224 min read

'A Christmas Carol' Review: What Is Christmas For, If Not To Scare Kids Into Being Better People?

It’s that time of year again: tinsel, roast dinners and people pretending Home Alone is the best Christmas film. In fact, there’s a lot...

Dec 14, 20223 min read

"Silent Night, Deadly Night" Review: One Might Question What Makes This Film "Christmassy"

Released in November 1984 in time for the big day, Silent Night, Deadly Night is, without question, a video-nasty. Coming in at only 79...

Dec 13, 20222 min read

Danny Elfman and Original Cast Amaze Wembley Audiences With 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Live Show

Photo by Megan Gallagher Last Friday and Saturday night, OVO Arena Wembley hosted legendary composer Danny Elfman and the BBC Concert...

Jan 24, 20225 min read

In Conversation with Annie St-Pierre, director of Like The Ones I Used To Know (Les Grandes Claques)

Annie St-Pierre’s 2021 live-action short ‘Like The Ones I Used To Know (Les Grandes Claques)’ is a touching coming of age tale that deals...

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