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.
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Night Raiders Expertly Uses the Future to Examine the Past
Set in a dystopian 2043, Night Raiders follows a Cree woman as she attempts to rescue her daughter. But there may be more at stake here than the life of just one child. Night Raiders Danis Goulet (director and writer), Daniel Grant (cinematographer), Jorge Weisz (editor) Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Brooklyn Letexier-Hart, Alex Tarrant, Shaun Sipos, Amanda…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Aloners Spotlights Isolation in a Crowded World
Aloners follows a call centre employee who would rather prefer the company of the digital world than that of people. But when she is tasked with training a new employee, her entire world turns upside down. Aloners Hong Sung-eun (director, writer, and editor), Choi Young-ki (cinematographer) Gong Seung-yeon, Jung Da-eun, Seo Hyun-woo, Park Jeong-hak (cast)…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Violet Equips You to Fight Your Inner Demons
A film executive struggles with constant intrusive thoughts in Violet. For every action she takes, there’s a voice telling her what’s going to go wrong. But is there any truth to it? Violet Justine Bateman (director, writer, and producer), Mark Williams (cinematographer), Jay Friedkin (editor) Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux, Luke Bracey (cast) September 10, 2021…
TIFF 2021 REVIEW: Mothering Sunday Examines the After Effects of Grief
Mothering Sunday follows Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young), a maid on her day off. It’s the perfect time for her to meet up with her secret partner. But this day isn’t going to turn out the way Jane expects it to. Mothering Sunday Eva Husson (director), Alice Birch (screenplay writer), Jamie Ramsay (cinematographer), Emilie Orsini (editor)…
REVIEW: Alice in Leatherland #5 is the Ending I’ve Been Waiting For (Yay!)
In Alice in Leatherland #5, Alice Snowhite finally thinks she’s found the one. But there’s something missing. And that something is her not-so-secret crush on her best friend, Robin Wolf. Will these two ever set their differences aside?
Roundtable Review: Black Widow & The Future Of The MCU
After several delays, Black Widow was finally released in July 2021. WWAC’s Louis, Lola, and Gretchen discuss what they enjoyed about the film, where it could have been improved, and how Black Widow impacts the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Comic-Con@Home: Diversity and Comics: Why Inclusion and Visibility Matter
Diversity and Comics: Why Inclusion and Visibility Matter: The past year has witnessed the growth of more diverse faces on the pages of popular comic books and in feature films. Despite the impact of the unprecedented pandemic, the deaths and storming of the US Capitol Building, the inclusion of people of color, women, and persons…
Comic-Con@Home: 2nd Annual Hollywood Game Changers: A Conversation with the Women Behind Popular Film and TV Projects
2nd Annual Hollywood Game Changers: A Conversation with the Women Behind Popular Film and TV Projects: Hollywood Game Changers is back with another exciting panel featuring women behind popular film and television projects like Halston, Shadow & Bone, Why Women Kill, Drunk History, and Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical! Get insight into how they navigate their…
Comic-Con@Home: Comics for Justice
Comics for Justice: Calling all comics artists, fans, and justice advocates! Do comics have the power to make a real change in the world? What is the effect of telling your truth in your art and comics panels? These artists have each been working in their own way to shed light on the human condition…