Introduction: The film The Hurt Locker is an American war film released in 2008. Written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the movie displays the memorable events faced by units of veterans during the Iraq war. Director Bigelow uses specific techniques to emphasize the daring nature portrayed by the main character and how it…
According to HuffPost, Toronto and Vancouver rank in the world’s top five most filmed cities. While Alberta isn’t quite there yet, we have been on the rise when it comes to our place in the film industry. It could be because major American film studios have looked north as a result of drawbacks caused by…
When the trailer to Logan came out I was excited to say the least. The Wolverine was my favorite superhero. I loved his ‘don’t care, get out of my face’ attitude, and oh did I mention he has ADAMANTIUM, A D A M A N T I U M claws and bones and regeneration. But…
With 2016 coming to an end in a few days, it’s time to look at some of the most awesome and thrilling movies set to release next year. Of course, the amount of movies that fit this critera are numerous, thus this is Part 2 of the list I previously began here, in Part 1.…
Last weekend the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the Ransom Riggs bestselling novel, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, hit the screens. Tangled, whimsical, and absolutely peculiar, the film is quintessentially Burton-esque. The story follows Jake Portman’s (Asa Butterfield) journey into the looped world of “peculiar” children with abilities beyond imagination. Whether it be exhaling bees,…
The majority of good music these days is heavily underrated, but with sites/apps like Songza and 8tracks, finding new music is at the touch of our fingertips. Movie soundtracks and scores are usually so fitting for the film, it’s as if there was never really any other reason this song was made, than for the film itself, (that’s…
Jasmine K. Looking for new movies to watch this year? Well, there are no worries as this year will be very active in terms of entertainment. Besides the main, most popularized sequels such as Mockingjay and Divergent, there are many other movies that people may have not heard of. If you are looking for promising…
With Halloween being this week, I was inspired by Carol’s post of her 5 soundtracks for the Horror Connoisseur, and I decided to make a playlist of some of the best classic songs Halloween themed music has to offer. Join me in listening to some of the best songs Halloween has to offer! 1. This…
The Telus World of Science in Edmonton opened it’s doors to an exhibit on Saturday that showcases over 100 props from the Indiana Jones films as well as some real life relics that have been discovered all over the world by archaeologists. The interactive exhibit teaches you about history and archaeology by relating it to…
Halloween is by far my favourite holiday, and if you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’re dying for it to come faster. But if you’re anything thing like me, you also aren’t a big fan of horror films. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find good Halloween movies that aren’t scary but aren’t made for little kids.…
As summer draws to a close, the cold air starts creeping and the leaves begin to fall. Autumn is here! For many that means pumpkin pie near a warm fireplace drinking orange pekoe tea whilst enjoying a favourite book. That’s just one type of person. For more of us who have to stay in the…
What is the makeup of a horror film? Why is it that certain movies only make us roll our eyes over the poor choices of the victims while others render us sleepless? As a huge fan of scary movies, I’ve always been interested in knowing the exact aspects of films that makes me jump. I’ve…
There are some movies that thrive on the hype of the moment. And once that moment passes, the film slips as a passing fad. But there are movies out there that still attract our interest even decades after their release. So what makes a classic? Whether it’s fast paced action, original plotlines, chilling after-effects, or…
Now that we’re settled in the second semester of school, homework and tests must be coming up pretty thick and fast. I have been incredibly stressed and this weekend was good to just relax and take a break for a while. During this break, I watched a lot of old comedies and it was good…
No one can say they don’t like documentaries. Though not all may have a plot line, action or drama, they can be extremely interesting and intriguing. There are so many documentaries available to us, it’s quite easy to find one that addresses our interests, hobbies, or passions. Personally, I watch all kinds of documentaries for…