The pandemic put everything on hold, especially comic conventions. But after 18 months of staying in, social distancing and being as careful as possible, I thought I was ready to experience a convention in-person. Having been double-vaccinated and knowing the vaccine passport was in place in Ontario, I decided to brave Fan Expo Canada.
REVIEW: Batwoman’s “Mad as a Hatter” Chooses Found-Family Over Blood
Gotham City is in danger once again, and it’s up to Team-Batwoman to protect the people. But in the Batwoman Season 3 premiere, Batwoman and her fellow heroes are going to have to make some uneasy alliances if they hope to save the day.
TIFF 2021 Reviews: Genre Films Round-Up
TIFF 2021 featured numerous films from a variety of genres, including science-fiction, thrillers, documentaries, and animation. We round up the genre films from the festival that we loved.
TIFF 2021 Reviews: Drama Films Round-Up
There were a host of dramatic films at TIFF 2021. While many of the films tugged at our heartstrings, some didn’t quite hit the mark. We review a selection of international dramas from the festival.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Silent Night Should Have Gone Further With its Premise
In Silent Night, friends and family gather for one final Christmas together. But a night that should have been ordinary turns out to be momentous.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Are You Lonesome Tonight? is a Fabulous Rollercoaster Ride
In the neo-noir Are You Lonesome Tonight?, an air-conditioning repairman runs over someone in the middle of the night. Out of guilt, he starts an unusual relationship with the deceased’s widow. But the late husband may not be as innocent as he first appeared.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: I’m Your Man is a Quirky Examination of Love
A scientist agrees to test a robot partner in I’m Your Man. Despite her best efforts, the robot might just be the key to her happiness.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: The Humans is Far Too Familiar a Story
A family celebrates the holidays in The Humans. By the end of the night, secrets will be revealed and the fragile thread keeping them together will snap.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: The Starling is Painfully Relevant But Too Melodramatic
The Starling follows a couple grieving a terrible loss. But while one half of the pair holds down the fort, the other falls to pieces. Can they find their way back to each other?
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: The Guilty is a Great Concept with a Predictable Story
In The Guilty, a 911 responder attempts to help a distressed caller while a wildfire limits the resources available to him. But there may be more to the story than he realises.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Maybe Encounter Shouldn’t Have Subverted Genre Expectations
In Encounter, a former marine suspects an alien invasion is at hand. But when he can’t get anyone to believe him, he decides to risk it all to save his sons from the impending threat.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Wildhood is a Multi-Genre Voyage Through Self-Discovery
In Wildhood, a teenage boy sets out on a search for his mother. On this journey, he will find a way to trust again, learn more about himself, and connect with his people.