

INTERVIEW - Shirley Hughes (Toronto Silent Film Festival)
Shirley Hughes Co-Founder and Co-Festival Director Toronto Silent Film Festival Shirley successfully started the first Toronto Silent...
Mar 30, 2017


Can we talk about that scene? Hugh Jackman in Logan
'Can we talk about that scene?' is a periodic instalment where memorable scenes are discussed. Given the nature of these pieces, we will...
Mar 11, 2017


The Bloody Mary Film Festival Interview / International Women's Day
So I'm starting something new where I interview festival programmers outside of the 12-month film festival tour. And to kick things off,...
Mar 7, 2017


INTERVIEW - Krista Dzialoszynski + Laura Di Girolamo (Bloody Mary Film Festival)
Krista Dzialoszynski Co-Executive Director The Bloody Mary Film Festival Krista Dzialoszynski has been working in the film industry in...
Mar 6, 2017


INTERVIEW - Bern Euler (Canadian Film Fest)
Bern Euler Founder and Festival Director Canadian Film Fest Bern Euler, Founder and Festival Director, started the Canadian Film Fest...
Mar 6, 2017


TVB - a necessary evil in the Hong Kong entertainment industry
So here's the thing, I used to be a huge fan of TVB. Like every other (Cantonese-speaking) Asian person I knew, watching TVB wasn't just...
Mar 2, 2017


The best way to start a Sunday morning - TIFF Reel Talk
Film festivals are great for many reasons. Whether it's the celebrity appearances, interactions with filmmakers, or the overall...
Feb 28, 2017


Another personal reflection on why La La Land is awesome
Not that this movie is short of endorsements, but just in case you haven't already heard, La La Land is a phenomenal film. If you even...
Feb 2, 2017


INTERVIEW - Andrew James Paterson (8Fest Small-Gauge Film Festival)
Andrew James Paterson Coordinator The 8Fest Small-Gauge Film Festival Andrew James Paterson is an interdisciplinary artist based in...
Jan 26, 2017


Andy Lau and Hong Kong popular culture
In light of Andy Lau's recent horseback riding accident, I thought I'd write a post about why he's not just a huge celebrity, but the...
Jan 26, 2017


Can we talk about that scene? Tony Leung in Lust, Caution
'Can we talk about that scene?' is a periodic instalment where memorable scenes are discussed. Given the nature of these pieces, we will...
Jan 23, 2017


Why the Marvel Cinematic Universe feels like a television show
Marvel movies just aren't as exciting as they used to be. That's not to say that I no longer enjoy watching them or don't get excited...
Jan 19, 2017


















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