In The Piano Lesson, the Charles siblings disagree over the fate of a family heirloom. This new film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play asks whether families can overcome their disagreements and the ghosts of their past to preserve their family’s legacy.
TIFF 2024 Review: Meet the Barbarians Is a Bitingly Funny Satire About Discrimination in the Refugee Crisis
In Meet the Barbarians, a small town in France prepares itself to welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees. But when the refugees turn out to be from Syria instead, the town must reckon with their prejudices and either make peace or war with the new arrivals.
Previously on Comics: What is a Super Hero?
Good morning! It’s your Friendly Neighbourhood Previously Editor sharing the latest comics and pop culture news. But first, I’d like to acknowledge that September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today is a day to honour and reflect on the many children who were forcibly sent to Residential Schools and…
VIZ Pubwatch: August and September 2024
Welcome back to the VIZ Pubwatch, everyone! Did you miss me? I spent my August crunching on convention prep and then got COVID and missed Anime NYC because of it, but I’m better now and ready to share more VIZ news and reviews with you all! We’ll talk about some shonen classics and some brand-new…
TIFF 2024 Review: Superboys of Malegaon Isn’t Afraid of Flying Close to the Sun
In the small town of Malegaon, dreams never come true. Superboys of Malegaon shares the true story of a group of friends in 1997 determined to bring the magic of films to their fellow townsfolk. But can they check their egos long enough to realise their cinematic dreams?
BOOKS: A Year of Diana Wynne Jones: The Mid 1970s!
In my quest to read all of Diana Wynne Jones’s books in one year, this month I read Dogsbody, Cart and Cwidder, and The Power of Three! Of these, I think my favorite is The Power of Three, a standalone fantasy with a thought-provoking premise and some believably messed up family and friendship dynamics.
TIFF 2024 Review: Rez Ball Wins Points with Our Hearts
In Rez Ball, a down-on-their-luck basketball team from the Navajo Nation must overcome loss and their own doubts to prove themselves in the state championships. But they have a secret weapon that could just make the difference between becoming winners or losing their heritage.
Review: Aliens: What If…#5 Concludes Well, if Stickily
Aliens: What if….? #5 wraps up Carter Burke’s journey. It’s properly gooey and violent — and even the slightest bit heartwarming. All in all, this makes the series well worth reading.
TIFF 2024 Review: Relay is a Monotonous Thriller That Desperately Wants to Be a Layered Character Study
In Relay, Riz Ahmed plays a mysterious man tasked with helping potential whistleblowers tackle the corporations out to get them. That’s till he encounters Sarah Grant (Lily James) – a young woman who captures his attention.
REVIEW: Dazzler #1 Tackles Hate Against Marginalized Groups — and Sings About It
Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler, is an out and proud mutant embarking on an exciting new journey — her first world tour. But being a mutant in the post-Krakoa era is complicated and dangerous. In Dazzler #1, the mutant musician and her team try to get through a concert without fanning the flames of anti-mutant hate.
Previously On: More AI Statements, Censorship & Bi-erasure, But We Get Nice Things, Too
Once again, my week to write Previously On starts with the impact of artificial intelligence on creators. Procreate made a public statement regarding their stance on AI: Generative AI is ripping the humanity out of things. Built on a foundation of theft, the technology is steering us toward a barren future. We think machine learning…
TIFF 2024 Review: The Fire Inside Earns Its Gold Medal
A teenage boxer sets her sights on the Olympics in The Fire Inside. Though backed by a passionate coach, with limited resources and mounting family responsibilities, can one girl break amateur boxing’s hardest glass ceiling?