Radio Canada
By Anne Brodie The superior drama His Father's Son reinvents the way we see families in cinema; this is a whole new animal, shot in Toronto by Meelad Moaphi whose rich cinematic vision is a treat. We meet Amir (Alireza Shojaeia) a talented, aspiring chef who loses his job at a fine dining …
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By Anne Brodie Katie Uhlman’s charming sitcom Cows Come Home is a breath of fresh air! With a hint of manure! Fifteen-minute segments follow Toronto resident Tabby Acres (yes) played with energy by Lindsey Middleton) who was trying on her wedding dress when fiancé Tyson called to say he wanted …
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By Anne Brodie Miley Cyrus has always rattled the cage and in her first bio-music film Something Beautiful, the rattle is a soaring blast, a portrait of Miley the woman, artist, poet, creator, beauty and lover. Umpteen sweeping costume and attitude changes, forceful performances and delivery, …
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By Anne Brodie The National Film Board of Canada – the NFB - dips into its massive library of films about Canadians made by Canadians to celebrate June's National indigenous History Month and Pride Month. Among its 460 Indigenous-made films, three new releases are streaming free now. Ossie …
By Anne Brodie The nine-episode British psychological police procedural DEPT. Q is a simmering look at law enforcement in Edinburgh, with traumatised DCI Carl Morck (Matthew Goode, emaciated, for the role) at the centre of the storm. He and other police officers were taken by surprise …
