Andrew Parker
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Film watcher, critic, all around writer. Excited for soup season.
Over on the Sundance side of my coverage, I take a look at the very funny romantic comedy CHASING SUMMER, which teams up star/writer Iliza Shlesinger with boundary pushing indie filmmaker Josephine Decker and yields great results.
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Sundance 2026 Review: Chasing Summer
A review of Chasing Summer, a comedy starring Iliza Shelesinger, directed by Josephine Decker, screening at Sundance 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071943/sundance-2026-review-chasing-summer/
6 days ago
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Also over on YouTube, a talk with actress and writer Camille Wormser and director Alec Goldberg about their pilot episode of SOFT BOIL, which premiered in Sundance's first ever Episodic Pilot Showcase.
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Sundance 2026: Pilot Creators Camille Wormser and Alec Goldberg Talk About Soft Boil
YouTube video by Andrew Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G06x7wcglaA
6 days ago
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Head on over to the YouTube page to check out my interview with director Rachel J Morrison and producer Will Butler about their documentary JOYBUBBLES, which premiered at Sundance this week and tells the story of one blind man's ability to connect the world through unusual methods.
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Sundance 2026: Director Rachael J Morrison and Producer Will Butler Discuss Joybubbles
YouTube video by Andrew Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CMyeadaDKI
6 days ago
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Also on the Sundance side of things, I talked to director Lily Platt about her short CRISIS ACTOR, which just picked up an award at the festival.
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Sundance 2026: Filmmaker Lily Platt Talks About the Short Film CRISIS ACTOR
Filmmaker Lily Platt talks about her new short film Crisis Actor, screening as part of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071898/sundance-2026-filmmaker-lily-platt-talks-about-the-short-film-crisis-actor/
6 days ago
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Haven't had time to highlight it much, but I have also been doing a bunch of Sundance coverage! Including this interview with Canadian actor/writer/director Kelly McCormack about her short film HOW BRIEF, which made its world premiere at the festival this week.
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Sundance 2026: Director Kelly McCormack Talks About Her Short Film HOW BRIEF
Director Kelly McCormack talks about her work on the short film How Brief, making its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071886/sundance-2026-director-kelly-mccormack-talks-about-her-short-film-how-brief/
6 days ago
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The new Jason Statham movie SHELTER is everything you think it's going to be, but on the good side of what you think it's going to be. Opens in theatres this Friday.
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Shelter Review | In Fine Form(ula)
A review of Shelter, an action thriller starring Jason Statham, opening in theatres everywhere on Friday, January 30, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071938/shelter-review-in-fine-formula/
6 days ago
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Although I think it would work better at a tight 85 minutes (or even better as a Tales from the Crypt episode), Sam Raimi's darkly comedic survival thriller SEND HELP manages to be a lot of fun. In theatres everywhere Friday.
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Send Help Review | Islands in the Scream
A review of Send Help, a thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, in theatres everywhere on Friday, January 30, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071933/send-help-review-islands-in-the-scream/
7 days ago
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Crazy week over here between life stuff, regular work stuff, and Sundance prep, but I wanted to point out a delightful chat I had with filmmakers Dusty Mancinelli and Madeleine Siws-Fewer and actors Grace Glowicki and Ben Petrie about the thriller HONEY BUNCH, in Canadian cinemas starting today.
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Actors Grace Glowicki and Ben Petrie and Directors Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli Talk About Their Thriller Honey Bunch
The stars and writer/directors of Honey Bunch talk about their new thriller, in Canadian theatres starting Friday, January 23, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071865/actors-grace-glowicki-and-ben-petrie-and-directors-madeleine-sims-fewer-and-dusty-mancinelli-talk-about-their-thriller-honey-bunch/
11 days ago
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This week has started off with a broken tooth, food poisoning, a death in the family, and the continued collapse of society. But good news, I have Friday off.
14 days ago
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I saw CHARLIE THE WONDERDOG. It's a thing I saw. I have so very little to say about it. In theatres tomorrow.
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Charlie the Wonderdog Review | There's a Dog. There's Not Much Wonder
A review of Charlie the Wonderdog, featuring the voice of Owen Wilson, opening in theatres on Friday, January 16, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071832/charlie-the-wonderdog-review-theres-a-dog-theres-not-much-wonder/
19 days ago
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On the pretty decent animated adaptation ALL YOU NEED IS KILL (which was the source material for Edge of Tomorrow). Opens in select theatres tomorrow.
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All You Need is Kill Review | No Apparent Fear of Death
A review of All You Need is Kill, an animated thriller based on the novel of the same name, in select theatres on Friday, January 16, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071827/all-you-need-is-kill-review-no-apparent-fear-of-death/
19 days ago
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Thoroughly loved Nia DaCosta's 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE, which is both a worthy follow-up to its predecessor and a cranked to 1,111 kinetic experience. In theatres everywhere Friday.
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review | In the Belly of the Beast
A review of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, starring Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell, in theatres everywhere on Friday, January 16, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071822/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-review-in-the-belly-of-the-beast/
20 days ago
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Here's a look at the okay documentary 76 DAYS ADRIFT, a story of survival at sea that's very basic in construction, but well told by its subject. Screens tonight at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto.
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76 Days Adrift Review | High Drama on the High Seas
A review of 76 Days Adrift, a documentary by Joe Wein, screening at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071818/76-days-adrift-review-high-drama-on-the-high-seas/
20 days ago
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Ditched Twitter years and years ago, so I'm a few weeks late seeing this, but hooooooooly shit is this cool to see.
23 days ago
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Want to hear my thoughts on other new releases this week, like Primate, Father Mother Sister Brother, and The Choral? You can find all of those here in this video.
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Out of Time Reviews Episode 1 - Primate, The Choral, Father Mother Sister Brother
YouTube video by Andrew Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBh_58wTMoM
25 days ago
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Here's a chat I had with Korean-Canadian actor Jonathan Kim (Brilliant Minds, Sheriff Country) about his role in the comedy-drama THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, which hits select cities today.
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Korean-Canadian Actor Jonathan Kim Talks About The Mother and The Bear
YouTube video by Andrew Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMC8pgC2QQ0
25 days ago
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I know that the world is hell right now, but if you don't mind a bit more emotional devastation, ROSEMEAD opens in select Canadian cities this weekend, and it's outstanding. Career defining work from Lucy Liu and a tremendous feature debut for actor Lawrence Shou.
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Rosemead Review | A Tough, but Honest Drama
A review of Rosemead, a drama starring Lucy Liu and Lawrence Shou, opening in select Canadian theatres on Friday, January 9, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071808/rosemead-review-a-tough-but-honest-drama/
26 days ago
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Season two of THE PITT kicks off tonight. It goes just as hard as the first. Best series going right now.
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The Pitt Season Two Review | Love, Loss, and Acceptance
A review of the second season of The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa, starting Thursday, January 8, 2026 on Crave in Canada.
https://www.thegate.ca/television/071799/the-pitt-season-two-review-love-loss-and-acceptance/
26 days ago
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It’s hard to keep going or build up momentum doing the things you love when you’re constantly reminded that the world can be an unfathomably, inexcusably cruel place. Fuck ICE, fuck Trump and the apocalyptic horses they rode in on.
27 days ago
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Had a lovely talk with filmmaker Johannes Roberts about his latest horror thriller, PRIMATE, which hits theatres Friday and is a lot of gory, killer chimp movie fun.
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Filmmaker Johannes Roberts Talks About His Latest Horror Thriller, Primate
An interview with filmmaker Johannes Roberts about his latest film, Primate, opening in theatres everywhere on Friday, January 9, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071763/filmmaker-johannes-roberts-talks-about-his-latest-horror-thriller-primate/
27 days ago
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One more new release of note opening in Toronto this week, and that’s the charming, crowd pleasing Sundance award winner DJ AHMET, opening at TIFF Lightbox today for a limited run.
www.thegate.ca/film/071748/...
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DJ Ahmet Review | Bleats and Beats
A review of DJ Ahmet, a film by Georgi M. Unkovski, opening at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto on Friday, January 2, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071748/dj-ahmet-review-bleats-and-beats/
about 1 month ago
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If you caught my best movies of the year list last week, you'll probably notice that THE PLAGUE was one of them. Here's a bit more of an in-depth look at a movie that's part Lord of the Flies and part Beau Travail. Opens in select cities, including Toronto at TIFF Lightbox, tomorrow.
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The Plague Review | Boys Will Be Boys (And That's Hideous)
A review of The Plague, a thriller starring Everett Blunck and Joel Edgerton, in select Canadian theatres starting Friday, January 2, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071743/the-plague-review-boys-will-be-boys-and-thats-hideous/
about 1 month ago
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Back at it right again in 2025, starting with this look at the okay post-apocalyptic zombie thriller WE BURY THE DEAD, which is more about finding closure than scaring the viewer. In North American theatres tomorrow.
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We Bury the Dead Review | Closure Doesn't Come Easy
A review of We Bury the Dead, a thriller starring Daisy Ridley, in North American theatres starting Friday, January 2, 2026.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071738/we-bury-the-dead-review-closure-doesnt-come-easy/
about 1 month ago
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Stranger Things finale is great stuff. If nothing else, it makes up for a lot of season four and the first part of this season feeling like a slog to get through. Goes out on a strong note.
about 1 month ago
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Here now, for your skimming/reading pleasure and to close out my year, here is my list of the TOP 100 FILMS OF 2025. Yes, top 100. Because anyone who says the movies are dead is wrong.
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The 100 Best Movies of 2025
A look at the 100 Best Movies of 2025 as chosen by our film writer, who looks back on a great year for cinema.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071727/the-100-best-movies-of-2025/
about 1 month ago
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Time to start my year end wrap up coverage, so let's begin at the bottom with my list of the TEN WORST FILMS OF 2025.
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The Ten Worst Films of 2025
A round-up of our picks for the ten worst movies of 2025, including lots of bad comedies and bad horror movies.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071722/the-ten-worst-films-of-2025/
about 1 month ago
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Had a really lovely chat with actor Aaron Moten about his role as Maximus in the series Fallout, the second season of which premiered last night. (Re-uploaded because the original post had the wrong edit.)
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Actor Aaron Moten Talks About Fallout Season Two
YouTube video by Andrew Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taSWqR7VZN4
about 2 months ago
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The biggest and most pleasant surprise of the holiday season for me is Paul Feig's THE HOUSEMAID, an absolute blast of a throwback domestic thriller with a gleefully nasty sense of humour. In theatres Friday.
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The Housemaid Review | A Delightfully Dark Lark
A review of The Housemaid, a thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, in theatres on Friday, December 19, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071711/the-housemaid-review-a-delightfully-dark-lark/
about 2 months ago
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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH: looks amazing, but that's the best I can say about this. Slow, clunky, and pretty much just a rehash of everything that came before it. Not very enjoyable. Will make a zillion dollars. In theatres this weekend.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash Review | A Franchise Runs Aground
A review of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest film from James Cameron, in theatres everywhere on Friday, December 19, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071693/avatar-fire-and-ash-review-a-franchise-runs-aground/
about 2 months ago
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It's hard not to get fully caught up and immersed in the bonkers, colourful, and chaotic world of Bryan Fuller's fractured fairy tale, DUST BUNNY, in theatres today.
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Dust Bunny Review | Some Bunny's Gonna Get Got
A review of Dust Bunny, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, in theatres everywhere on Friday, December 12, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071684/dust-bunny-review-some-bunnys-gonna-get-got/
about 2 months ago
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Ben Whishaw is on some true next level shit in Ira Sachs' latest banger PETER HUJAR'S DAY, a compelling film built around a topic that sounds extremely boring on paper. Opens in Toronto at TIFF Lightbox today.
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Peter Hujar's Day Review | An Active, Simple Conversation
A review of Peter Hujar's Day, starring Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall, opening in Toronto and Ottawa on Friday, December 12, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071678/peter-hujars-day-review-an-active-simple-conversation/
about 2 months ago
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Local Paolo Sorrentino hater shocked to discover that he actually enjoys LA GRAZIA, a film his defenders seem to actively dislike. Weird! Opens in select theatres today.
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La Grazia Review | Finding Life in a Lame Duck
A review of La Grazia, the latest film from Paolo Sorrentino, opening in select Canadian cities on Friday, December 12, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071672/la-grazia-review-finding-life-in-a-lame-duck/
about 2 months ago
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The documentary CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS takes a verite look at one female activist trying to navigate the world of small town Iranian politics. Fascinating. Opens in Toronto and Vancouver today.
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Cutting Through Rocks Review | Fighting the Good Fight
A review of Cutting Through Rocks, a documentary by Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni, opening in theatres Friday, December 12, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071668/cutting-through-rocks-review-fighting-the-good-fight/
about 2 months ago
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For a change of pace this holiday season, I chatted with the artistic director of Second City Toronto to find out what goes into their tradition of year end, yuletide shows.
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The Rich Tradition of Holiday Shows Continues at Second City Toronto
A look behind the scenes at this year's trio of holiday shows happening at the legendary comedy hub, Second City Toronto.
https://www.thegate.ca/comedy/071663/the-rich-tradition-of-holiday-shows-continues-at-second-city-toronto/
about 2 months ago
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Had a great chat with writer/director Mike P. Nelson about his reimagining of SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT, shooting in Canada, and why The Holiday is one of the best Christmas movies.
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Director Mike P. Nelson Talks About the Yuletide Terror of Silent Night, Deadly Night
An interview with writer/director Mike P. Nelson about his 2025 remake of the horror classic, Silent Night, Deadly Night.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071660/director-mike-p-nelson-talks-about-the-yuletide-terror-of-silent-night-deadly-night/
about 2 months ago
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Sofia Bohdanowicz's elegant and emotional MEASURES FOR A FUNERAL screens at noon on Sunday at TIFF Lightbox, and you owe it to yourself to see it in a big loud auditorium.
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Measures for a Funeral Review | Ghostly, Graceful Notes
A review of Measures for a Funeral, a film by Sofia Bohdanowicz, screening at TIFF Lightbox on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071600/measures-for-a-funeral-review-ghostly-graceful-notes/
2 months ago
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JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION is less a movie and more like a clip show and season premiere of a series all rolled into one so-so package. In North American theatres starting today.
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Review | Sorcerer Smackdown
A review of Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, directed by Shouta Goshozono, opening in theatres everywhere on Friday, December 5, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071607/jujutsu-kaisen-execution-review-sorcerer-smackdown/
2 months ago
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Here's a chat I had with Michelin star chef Masaki Saito and filmmakers Jamal Burger and Jukan Tateisi about their documentary STILL SINGLE, which opens at TIFF Lightbox today.
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Chef Masaki Saito and Filmmakers Jamal Burger and Jukan Tateisi Talk About the Documentary Still Single
An interview with Chef Masaki Saito and directors Jamal Burger and Jukan Tateisi about their documentary Still Single.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071574/chef-masaki-saito-and-filmmakers-jamal-burger-and-jukan-tateisi-talk-about-the-documentary-still-single/
2 months ago
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THE SECRET AGENT opens at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto today and Cineplex Forum in Montreal, and it's one of the most fascinating films of the year. Here's my review from TIFF.
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TIFF 2025 Review: The Secret Agent
A review of The Secret Agent, a film starring Wagner Moura, screening as part of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/070772/tiff-2025-review-the-secret-agent/
2 months ago
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Kinda hard to notice, but Joseph Kahn's ICK quietly slipped onto digital in Canada yesterday, and while it's my least favourite of his chaotic flicks, it has some good moments throughout.
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Ick Review | Down in the Muck and Mire
A review of Ick, starring Brandon Routh and Mena Suvari, now available to rent or buy on digital, and on DVD December 23, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071430/ick-review-down-in-the-muck-and-mire/
2 months ago
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Opening in Toronto this weekend at the Carlton is the well intentioned drama CALORIE, which comes from the heart, but is too stilted and stagey to fully work.
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Calorie Review | A Noble Attempt
A review of Calorie, starring Ellora Patnaik and Anupam Kher, opening at Carlton Cinemas in Toronto on Friday, November 28, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071425/calorie-review-a-noble-attempt/
2 months ago
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ZOOTOPIA 2: a sequel that's on par with the original. A good time. Opens everywhere tomorrow.
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Zootopia 2 Review | The Fuzz is Back
A review of Zootopia 2, featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, in theatres everywhere on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071412/zootopia-2-review-the-fuzz-is-back/
2 months ago
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Here's a conversation I had with filmmaker Tasha Hubbard and actor Michael Greyeyes about the drama MEADOWLARKS, which hits Canadian cinemas this weekend.
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Filmmaker Tasha Hubbard and Actor Michael Greyeyes Discuss a Journey of Healing and Self Discovery in Meadowlarks
An interview with director Tasha Hubbard and actor Michael Greyeyes about the film Meadowlarks, in theatres Friday, November 28, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071406/filmmaker-tasha-hubbard-and-actor-michael-greyeyes-discuss-a-journey-of-healing-and-self-discovery-in-meadowlarks/
2 months ago
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Had a great talk with journalist and author
@hertzbarry.bsky.social
about his deep dive into the Fast and Furious franchise, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, which hits all fine booksellers this week.
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Author and Journalist Barry Hertz on His New Book and The Fast & Furious Family
Like many great stories involving people in and around the film industry, this one begins with a trip to the movies. Although this time it doesn’t begin with a wide
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071395/author-and-journalist-barry-hertz-on-his-new-book-and-the-fast-furious-family/
2 months ago
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Had a lovely chat with Edgar Wright about THE RUNNING MAN. Talked about soundtrack choices, action cinema techniques, revisiting Stephen King's source material, and assembling an ensemble cast.
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Director Edgar Wright Talks About The Running Man
YouTube video by Andrew Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwhDqtHvhys
3 months ago
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Not sorry in the slightest for enjoying the hell out of NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON'T, a franchise that holds the kind of joy for me that I think others get from the Fast and the Furious movies. In theatres tomorrow.
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Now You See Me, Now You Don't Review | You Won't Believe Your Eyes
A review of Now You See Me, Now You Don't, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson, in theatres Friday, November 14, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071329/now-you-see-me-now-you-dont-review-you-wont-believe-your-eyes/
3 months ago
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Here's a look at the disappointing, but laid back documentary BEING EDDIE, which hits Netflix today and won't tell you anything you don't already know about Eddie Murphy.
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Being Eddie Review | The Comic Stays Close to Home
A review of Being Eddie, a documentary about Eddie Murphy, streaming on Netflix starting Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071324/being-eddie-review-the-comic-stays-close-to-home/
3 months ago
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I watched PLAYDATE, a movie so awful that it can fuck right off into the goddamned sun.
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Playdate Review | Cancel Your Plans to Hang Out with This One
A review of Playdate, starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, streaming on Prime Video starting Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071319/playdate-review-cancel-your-plans-to-hang-out-with-this-one/
3 months ago
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Had a great chat with the very charming and warm hearted Lee Pace about his role as a masked network assassin in Edgar Wright's upcoming adaptation of THE RUNNING MAN.
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Who's That Masked Villain in The Running Man? It's None Other Than Lee Pace!
You would be forgiven for not immediately knowing that actor Lee Pace has a prominent role in director and co-writer Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s early novel, The Running
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071314/whos-that-masked-villain-in-the-running-man-its-none-other-than-lee-pace/
3 months ago
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Surprised at how much I ended up liking NUREMBERG (in theatres today), which takes a look at several individual perspectives on the titular trials and not a sprawling, overstuffed history lesson.
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Nuremberg Review | The People Behind the Trial
A review of Nuremberg, starring Rami Malek and Russell Crowe, opening in theatres everywhere on Friday, November 7, 2025.
https://www.thegate.ca/film/071291/nuremberg-review-the-people-behind-the-trial/
3 months ago
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