I’ll keep this brief, but simply put I’ve had a lot of fun with the blog this past September. I may be a bit biased, but TIFF is one the best perks of being in Toronto, especially if you’re a fan of film. I wrote lots of reviews for the films I saw at this … More Blog Update: Onward to October
While it’s only a few months away, it’s hard to imagine that 2015 is almost over.This year has been pretty amazing for gaming. With amazing hits like Metal Gear Solid V, Bloodborne, and The Witcher 3 out already and the prospects of Fallout 4 looking very bright. With that said, there’s one genre that while … More 2016: The Year of the JRPG?
When my mother was growing up in England, she like many of her generation grew up watching a strange little sci-fi show that would become a quintessential British icon. It went off the air for a couple decades, with an unsuccessful attempt at a TV movie in the 90s, but would come back in 2005 to … More Why I’m Tired of Doctor Who
Hello again Internet. I know you’re busy so I won’t take much of your time, but I wanted to just say a few words about some stuff that’s happened recently in the world of gaming. As we approach the holiday season with anticipation for some amazing games to play, we’ve had some news recently which … More Game Delays: A New Necessity
While I may only have two festivals under my belt, I’d like to think that I’ve been to enough screenings at TIFF that I can now speak with experience. TIFF 2015 ended last weekend and while we wait in excitement for TIFF 2016 to role around, there’s a lot that can be said about the … More Thoughts on TIFF
If you’re familiar with Takashi Miike, then chances you’d know what to expect from Yakuza Apocalypse. Miike is known for several things in his films. Graphic imagery, absurdism, extreme violence, these are just some of aspects to his films that he’s become famous, or in some cases infamous, for over the years. Yakuza Apocalypse at face value has … More I am Yakuza: Yakuza Apocalypse Review
Tell me if you’ve heard this story before. A bunch of teenagers with no adult supervision go to a cabin in the woods during a snowstorm for a night of partying and general debauchery. Then it turns out everything goes horribly wrong. Sound familiar? At face value, the story of Until Dawn is one that many of … More O’ Death: Until Dawn Review
This post contains the remaining short reviews for short films I saw as a part of this year’s TIFF lineup. If you’d like to read the first part then you can do so here. Mia’ A compelling mixed media piece based on aboriginal tales, Mia’ tells the story of a young street artist who turns … More Short Films at TIFF 2015 Part 2
While seeing the premiere of an anticipated feature is a highlight of any film festival, there’s something special about seeing several short film premieres simultaneously. Whether it’s the compressed nature or the lack of promotion, short films are a special treat at events like the Toronto International Film Festival. What’s incredible about TIFF’s selection is that … More Short Films at TIFF 2015 Part 1
I have a confession to make, I’ve never seen an Alan Bennett play. That’s not to say I don’t like his work, quite the contrary. While I’ve never seen a live performance of The Lady in the Van, The History Boys, or The Madness of George III, I’m a huge fan of the film adaptations … More Here’s to you Miss Shepard: The Lady in the Van Review
