[[Editors Note: This review is part of a series of reviews from the Hot Docs Festival that took place from April 27th to May 7th 2023 in Toronto, Canada.]] In Cynara, the Ali family challenges the criminal conviction of Cindy Ali, who was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of her daughter,…
REVIEW: Hot Docs 2023 — Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story Shows Football is Universal
[[Editors Note: This review is the first in a series of reviews from the Hot Docs Festival that took place from April 27th to May 7th 2023 in Toronto, Canada.]] The documentary from Kurdish-Canadian director Kordo Doski, Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story follows the Dalkurd Football Club, which is made up of a group of Kurdish…
REVIEW: Hot Docs 2023 – All You See is a Melancholic Meditation on Immigration in the Netherlands
[[Editors Note: This review is part of a series of reviews from the Hot Docs Festival that took place from April 27th to May 7th 2023 in Toronto, Canada.]] All You See asks the question what happens when a person is stared at but never actually seen? Director Niki Padidar attempts to answer this question…
REVIEW: Socrates is a Dense, But Riveting Look at the Philosopher’s Trial
Socrates chronicles the philosopher’s trial in 399 BC and his eventual demise. Why did Athens, the seat of democracy, condemn a man widely regarded as one of its ‘greatest citizens’?
Previously on Comics: There Be Layoffs and Strikes, and Some Fashion
Good morning, citizens of Earth! It’s your Friendly Neighbourhood Previously Editor writing to you—although I’m not feeling the friendliest right now. This has been a tough news week for the world of entertainment. We’ve been getting more details about the IDW layoffs, including this rather bizarre statement about how “engaged and stable” IDW leadership is…
ESSAY: It’s Time to Leave the MCU’s Steve Rogers in the Past
Some characters become iconic, making the actors who played them household names, such as Chris Evans’ portrayal of Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), I was reminded why MCU fans should just let Steve Rogers go.
REVIEW: Mary Shelley: The Eternal Dream is a Rudimentary Introduction to the Literary Icon
Mary Shelley: The Eternal Dream charts the early life of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley, from her days as a youngster yearning for escape to her romance with Percy Bysshe Shelley and her eventual inspiration to write Frankenstein.
Con Diaries: A Mixed Finale at Toronto Comicon 2023
Despite a hectic work week looming, the lure of Toronto Comicon 2023 was too strong. The weather had been extremely difficult on Saturday, and we weren’t sure what it was going to be like on Sunday, but we decided it was worth making the trek to downtown again for another day of geeky joy.
Con Diaries: Toronto Comicon 2023 vs Toronto Winter Weather
I have never waited so late to decide whether or not I’ll go to Toronto Comicon. My accreditation had come through a while ago, but I just wasn’t sure if my sister and I would be up to going to a convention. A lot has happened this year (and it’s only March) so did we…
REVIEW: Gotham Knights Season 1 Episode 1 Starts Off with a Surprisingly Strong Story
This review contains spoilers for Gotham Knights Episode 1 When Batman is killed in the first episode of Gotham Knights, his adopted son becomes the prime suspect. A ragtag group of young heroes and villains must work together to find the real killers, protect Gotham City and clear the names of the innocent. Easier said…
REVIEW: Keep Your Friends Very Close in Star Trek: Picard, Season 3 Episode 1
In Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 1, Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) is about to make big changes in his life when he receives a distress call. What does a retired admiral do when the past comes calling? He gets by with a little help from his friends.
REVIEW: The Flash Season 9 Episode 1 is a Celebration of Barry and Iris
In The Flash’s season 9 opener, Wednesday Ever After, Barry Allen/The Flash (Grant Gustin) has fought his worst enemy, and is finally reunited with Iris West-Allen (Candice Patton), his wife, and co-leader of Team Flash. Everything should be perfect and simple. But this is Team Flash. Nothing ever goes as planned. Definitely not this particular…