Good Will Hunting (1997- Gus Van Sant) takes place in Boston, but a few significant bits of it were actually filmed in Toronto, thus earning it a spot on my Toronto Movie List. So, here we go. Good Will Hunting was […]
The 88th Academy Awards ceremony is just weeks away, as you may have noticed from the increasing number of memes that somehow depict devastated Leonardo desperately reaching for the ever elusive golden statue. For some time it seemed that Leo's […]
The one and only award everybody is talking about nowadays is less than a month away! On February the 22th the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is going to hand out a bunch of golden statuettes of men […]
Relationships are complicated. But what's even more challenging than dealing with a tough relationship, you might argue, is dealing with the prospect of a lifetime of loneliness. This struggle leads Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) to enter into a relationship with an […]
This film is a hot mess of goings-on that challenge viewers to various degrees for their attention. And in many ways, these efforts are rather successful. Whether you will enjoy this film lies in whether this is an experience you […]
Long ago, in the final year of the 1950s, there was Sleeping Beauty, the sixteenth of Walt Disney's animated childrens tales. The film told the story of the princess Aurora, cursed into unnatural slumber by the vindictive fairy Maleficentâ considered […]
I may not follow Spider-Man comic books as much as I used to in my youth. But if there's one thing from that earlier period in my life that I will continue to carry with me, it will be my […]
Let's start this out on a positive note. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo) features a likeable protagonist, comfortable pacing, and some rather good plot ideas. Tying in to the growing Marvel cinematic universe, […]
For a remake of an '80s action movie about a robot with a human brain shooting up drug dealers, Robocop is surprisingly low-key at times. In fact, it's almost too restrained. Directed by José Padilha and set in a near-future […]
After breaking multiple Kickstarter records, enticing over 90,000 fans and backers to personally fund its creation and raising over $5.7 million, the Veronica Mars movie has arrived. And show creator Rob Thomas, along with his creative team, do not disappoint. The […]
In life, people all have shades of grey. We have good moments and bad. At times, a person can be our best friend, and at other times, he can seem our worst enemy. A family member can be our greatest […]
When David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook was the first film since 1981 to be nominated in the four acting categories, we didn’t know history would repeat itself so soon. His film this year, American Hustle, matched that record and […]
Let's get one thing out of the way. The hype you've heard about Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto's performances in Dallas Buyers Club is absolutely true. It'll be a shock if they don't both walk away with Oscars this Sunday. […]
Upon learning their father has gone missing, the three daughters of Beverly and Violet Weston return to their parents' country home in Oklahoma. Nearly a dozen characters are introduced into the family arena — each with their own personal demons […]
Gravity is the latest in science fiction feature films, a thriller directed by Alfonso Cuarón that will have your heart racing and your breath held for most of the film. Gravity toys with your emotions from minute one, juxtaposing the beauty and […]
I hold my breath, hoping and wishing the screen would pause at any moment to allow me time to admire the brush stroke–filled landscapes. The camera pans across the stretch of a plane, diving into the distance and blowing glades […]
There is a warning uttered in JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger." Alas, the same cannot be said of Peter Jackson (despite his […]
“I think these Games are going to be different.”, Hunger Games’ mentor Haymitch Abernathy (played by Woody Harrelson) utters these words in the movie trailer for The Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire and they could not reflect the new movie […]
We've known for a long time that Joseph Gordon-Levitt can act. But now, with his debut on the other side of the camera in the film Don Jon, he proves he has some serious chops as a director and writer […]
When this intriguing and original film was first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, it surprisingly didn't have a release date. Fortunately, The Globe and Mail reports that less than 24 hours after viewing its Toronto […]
Inaugural Day of the Girl Awareness and Celebration October 11th! The 3 Deadliest Words in the world ... "It's a girl" Join the UN for Inaugural Day of the Girl Celebration! The very first International Day of the Girl is […]
Toronto International Film Festival All film lovers in Toronto are impatiently awaiting September 6th, when the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival kicks off eleven days of fantastic new films and plenty of supporting programming that lures everyone who means something […]
Stockholm Poster There is only one more week for you to make it to the Tarragon Theatre in order to see the North American premiere of Bryony Lavery's Stockholm which is being put on by Seventh Stage Theatre Productions in […]
Would you like to live 'inside' your favourite movie? No, I'm not talking about purchasing a new video game; I'm talking about buying a house from a famous movie. Some of them were recently put on sale. The fourteen-room mansion […]
Environmental Film Festival Environmental movies are among the most effective ways of drawing attention to the sensitive issue of environmental degradation. They usually cover a wide range of genres, and the format is not limited to the documentary. Some of […]
Flashpoint TV Show Cast Team One Attention all TV show lovers! There's a new addition to our Movies shot in Toronto section. Hundreds of movies have been shot in Toronto and our beautiful city is still one of the most […]
Rainbow Cinemas Sign Have you noticed that the cost of entertainment has risen significantly over the last few decades? Now, to see a 1.5 hour film, the average Toronto movie-goer pays approximately $12.50, plus tax ($14.13)! If you're looking for […]
Tim Burton Art Exhibition Tim Burton, that macabre cinematic genius, was born and raised in the rural suburbs of Burbank, California. After years of hard work he has written, directed, or produced critically and commercially successful films like Sleepy Hollow, […]
I recently watched Angelina Jolie's new movie and must say it was definitely ACTION packed. Although I was quite tired when I put the movie on it definitely kept me up and wanting to watch more. First thing I did […]
I saw Wall Street on opening night in Vancouver - which was kinda fun excitement. Don't you love going to the theatre and getting yummy theatre popcorn? I saw it at the Dunbar one of the old "grand dame" theatres, […]
I actually didn't enjoy the book (nor did I finish it) so I don't know what compelled me to go to see the movie – perhaps all of the Oprah hype! Anyway, as you have probably guessed, I didn't like […]
From September 9 - 19, 2010, Toronto is the city to be in!! The Toronto International Film Festival is back and its getting bigger and better every year. TIFF has become the launching pad for the best International, Hollywood […]
Toy Story 3 As I have 3 young children, I am used to going to the movie theatre and watching animated flicks. I often use this dark and sedentary time to take a quick cat nap in my seat (usually […]
Amy Adams and Matthew Goode star in this cute romantic comedy. It's a story of woman who has an elaborate scheme to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, an Irish tradition which occurs every time the date February 29 […]
Toronto is the Hollywood of Canada nd one of the world's most important movie centres. Plenty of great movies were shot here; some of them have been already introduced in out Toronto Movie Guide in section Movies Shot in Toronto. […]
angels and demons photo by James Eilers I recently watched Angels and Demons, which I ordered from Rogers On Demand. As an aside, that was very handy - no trekking to the video store. There isn't as much choice, […]
Iron Man the Movie What an entertaining time to spend at the movies! Julie here - I am not personally a huge fan of these comic book recreations into movies as I find the acting a bit too fake and contrived. Fortunately […]