Mar 31, 2017
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 12, 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 8, 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 7, 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 3, 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 1, 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 3, 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...
Jan 27, 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 27, 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 24, 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 20, 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...