Contagion

With the U.S. presidential debates wrapped up and the nearing election largely hinging on the management/mismanagement of COVID-19, what better movie to draw attention to than Contagion! Before I dig into this movie’s very insightful forward thinking plot and profound real-life lessons, let me just say EVERYONE should watch this movie – and some more

Interstellar

With Covid-19 raging making so many of us feel like Planet Earth is failing and turning its back on us I thought discussing a movie with a similar premise was in order. Immediately the unsettling 2014 sci-fi film Interstellar came to mind as it certainly fits the bill. This futuristic film directed by Christopher Nolan

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) starts today but looks very different than in years past. It’s virtually virtual! This is certainly a big shift for one to the world’s most famous film festivals given that since its inception (1976) it has grown to attract close to half a million attendees annually. Due to COVID-19

Venice International Film Festival 2020

The Venice International Film Festival is going forward and begins today running through September 12th (Awards Day). Held on the island barrier Lido Venice, this very popular film festival is enjoying its 77th anniversary and is organized by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera. A more restrained format will be in place this year

Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 11/9

With the United States 2020 election nearing, the democratic and republican conventions behind us, and Donald Trump grubbing to get re-elected at any cost, what better flick to explore than the highly acclaimed compelling yet controversial documentary Fahrenheit 11/9 by Academy Award Winning American filmmaker Michael Moore. This feature is a scathing report on America’s

Jaws

Since Shark Week starts today and with no big silver-screen solstice sensations on the horizon thanks to Covid-19 what better movie to showcase than the greatest summer flick of all time – Jaws! Released in June 1975 this smash hit (adapted from Peter Benchley’s best-selling book) redefined the meaning of ‘Summer Blockbuster’ becoming the highest-grossing

A Serious Man (Coen Brothers 2009 Five Star Creation)

Serious times calls for a serious man! Or does it? When life turns out to be far from the moggy’s meow we have to ask if demanding careful consideration of each situation is in fact the right course of action. This mysterious movie opens with a quote from bible scholar Rashi: “Receive with simplicity everything that

Cinema And Covid-19 (Movies = Health Benefits)

I’ve always known that watching movies was therapeutic and good for the soul, but it turns out doing so may also be good for your health! Comedies and romance flicks have long been proven to decrease stress hormones, improve coping skills, lower blood pressure, while briefly providing relief from life’s worries. Whereas dramas have been

Captain America: The First Avenger

Today with America celebrating Independence Day (July 4, 1776) and given the epic fight the USA currently has on its hands battling Covid-19, I thought we could all use a hero! So what better crusader to the rescue than The First Avenger! But before we get started let me be clear, Captain America is not

Da 5 Bloods (Black Lives Matter Tribute)

Spike Lee’s highly acclaimed new Netflix drama that centers on five Black American Servicemen (four of whom return to Vietnam) hits hard with impeccable timing. The release of this film suitably coincides with the recent heightened awareness of the Black Lives Matter Movement that is now gripping the globe. More importantly this movie, much like