Sci-Fi
Horror

Kids vs. Aliens

January 21, 2023

“Kids vs. Aliens” was inspired by wild childhood antics with my sister and brother, making backyard films with my friends, and being carried away by local folklore, like the legend of Shag Harbour, where a […]
Movies

Slash/Back

November 6, 2022

Slash/Back is a personal film. It deals with teenagers processing shame in their Indigeneity as I did when I was growing up. It channels the stories I wished I would have seen when I was […]
Movies

The Tomorrow War

July 2, 2021

I’ve often mentioned that my wife will view these movies with me. She typically edits my reviews, so seeing the film helps. In this case, however, it made for an interesting film viewing experience. When […]
Drama

Bliss

February 1, 2021

This film feels very timely. We’re hearing stories about increases in opioid related deaths. We’re struggling to find human contact. Some people are wondering if we’re stuck inside a simulation. Then along comes Bliss and all […]
Movies

Skylines

December 20, 2020

It has been a long time since I’ve seen good pure science fiction. I’ve seen awesome Sci-Fi mixed with romance or comedy. I’ve seen Sci-Fi with a dramatic twist that blew my mind. I haven’t […]
Movies

Save Yourselves!

September 29, 2020

What do you call a 5-star film with a 2-star ending? Save Yourselves! The film started off a little slow and I was worried that the cast wouldn’t be able to carry the movie. After about […]

Volition
Movies

Volition

July 13, 2020

Typically, when I watch a movie, I write my review within 30 minutes of finishing it. Occasionally, I may wait a day. Volition is the first film that took me days to digest and, honestly, I’m […]

Archive
Movies

Archive

July 9, 2020

I always find that the higher I rate a film, the less I want to write the review. I don’t want to spoil the movie and I’m worried that any discussion will provide hints that […]
Horror

Color Out of Space

January 23, 2020

Let’s start with a quick recap – I love Nicolas Cage films and I love the quirky nature of RLJE Films. So, when I have the chance to see a Nicolas Cage film from RLJE […]

Paradise Hills
Movies

Paradise Hills

October 25, 2019

This week the Toronto After Dark Film Festival happened and I had wanted to get tickets. Last year, I bought tickets for a number of shows, but work kept me from attending and I didn’t […]