By Stephen Weir The 19th annual CaribbeanTales Film Festival (CTFF) kicked off last Wednesday night in its new home at the CTFF Hub on Dundas Street West near Bathurst, marking a significant departure from its traditional venues. The move to this more intimate space, away from costly theatres, represents a bold financial shift for the […]
Release Date: September 15, 2024 By Janet Grant Amar Wala lovingly takes the audience on a TTC subway and Blue light ride so we can explore Scarborough’s vibrant and complex world in his latest film, Shook. The film is partly about Wala’s experiences after his Parkinson’s disease. This dramedy marks Wala’s first step into fiction. Having previously […]
By Stephen Weir On Saturday night, the Harbourfront Centre and Theatre in Toronto was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the Battle of the Bands and a celebration of Jean Augustine’s 83rd birthday. The event, held under the banner of the #CaribbeanTales Film Festival (#ctff), attracted a lively crowd eager to celebrate both music and […]
“The Old Man” Season Two is set to Premiere on Disney+ in Canada on September 13, 2024. The wait is almost over! “The Old Man” returns with its second season, continuing the thrilling journey of Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges). This season delves deeper into Chase’s past and the consequences of his actions as a former CIA […]
By Stephen Weir If all went well last night, after The Caribbean Camera was put to bed, the 19th annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival (CTFF) is now well underway. Get ready, Toronto— from now until late night on Sunday, September 25th, the city will be buzzing with virtual movies, short films, and several not-to-be-missed in-person events. This […]
By Janet Grant Directed: Rupert SandersCast: Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, and Danny Huston Synopsis: Bill Skarsgård steps into the iconic role of THE CROW in this captivating modern reimagining of James O’Barr’s original graphic novel. This reboot promises a fresh and exciting take on the beloved story, incorporating contemporary elements that will surely intrigue the […]
Jean Augustine, Canada’s first Black woman Member of Parliament and a champion of social justice, will celebrate her 87th birthday in a remarkable evening of film and music at the 19th annual CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF). The event, which will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre, promises to […]
By Janet Grant and Photo by: Melissa Cruzz Day 1: Thursday Kick-Off: The energy was electric on the opening day of Fan Expo Toronto 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre—amazing costumes inspired by anime, comics, movies, and video games. The panels, some of which I had been eagerly anticipating, promised a nostalgic trip for […]
By Janet Grant “ALIEN: ROMULUS” is a pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller that unleashes one of the deadliest creatures in movie history. As it premieres exclusively in theatres on August 16, audiences are in for a spine-tingling experience. Brace yourself for heart-pounding suspense and otherworldly terror as this iconic franchise returns to the big screen! Cast: Cailee Spaeny – […]
By Janet Grant“Cuckoo”: A Stylishly Incoherent Horror Romp will be in theatres on August 9, 2024German director Tilman Singer’s “Cuckoo” defies narrative conventions,opting for a deliriously entertaining blend of horror tropes that intrigue you.The film’s bird-flipping attitude toward coherent plotting or narrative logicis refreshing and bonkers.Plot Summary: Gretchen (played superbly by Hunter Schafer)reluctantly leaves her American home to live […]
