At the time of this writing, we will be on our way to Toronto for the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. And we've watched over 60 festival films so far, a new personal record and an insane number of movies to watch before the fest even starts. All that legwork of one film after another has
With so many films premiering or playing at TIFF, it can be overwhelming to navigate the massive slate. Luckily, you have me, who has attacked the very long list of films and has pulled out a few hidden gems you should put on your radar ahead of landing in Toronto. I've been hard at work hosting my
Chainsaw Man is fast becoming one of the most popular anime series in the world right now. Tatsuki Fujimoto has written quite the story in the original manga when it launched in Shonen Jump in 2018, giving us a very action-packed and bloody story mixed with some surprisingly profound commentary on
It's another year, which means another trip across the world to Toronto where the 51st Toronto International Film Festival will be taking place. With nearly 400 films from across the world including features, award contenders, shorts and documentaries, there's something for everyone at this
We’re now (excitedly!) ess than a month away from the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening in Los Angeles! Fans are no doubt excited to see what aspects of George Lucas’ storied carrier the museum will feature…. But if you’re expecting all Star Wars and Indiana Jones, be prepared for so
The thrills and chills are back at Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest this fall. With the combination of roller coasters, haunted mazes, and scare zones, and more, this is one of my favorite annual haunted attractions. Taking place in Valencia, California, the annual event is brining two new
Though faced with some limitations, "VisionQuest" is a sweet, sorrowful look inwards at what it means to be human.
Ambition has been a driving force in cinema in 2026. From veterans to auteurs, everyone with a camera seems to be trying to push the limits of what films can be, letting loose their best and worst tendencies and tackling big, sweeping, complex narratives. In a crowded year - particularly
In 1977, a series of disability rights protests took place in the United States to protest the government’s failure to sign legislation that banned discrimination against people with disabilities. This protest, which continues to be the longest sit-in at a government office, was masterminded by
