The Body Remembers is an amazing gem of independent cinema that uses stunning visuals and subverted expectations to delivery a film that can only be classified as a a true work of art.
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Akilla's Escape | New Life For a Tired Genre
The characters and their histories certainly add a unique perspective to this film. But unfortunately, no amount of intriguing backstory is enough to paper over the more than familiar plot devices that run the rest of the story. Those looking for something more than tired tropes may leave dissatisfied.
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For those who like to say that Canada’s policing system isn’t as bad as other places in the world, hopefully this film serves as a wakeup call that horrific injustice is happening much closer to home than one might want to believe.
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The directing, acting, and construction of frames are just a few of the elements that make Karen Lam’s The Curse of Willow Song an instant horror classic. It’s a must-watch for those who consider themselves fans of the terrifying and beautiful.
Read MoreEvents Transpiring Before, During, and After a High School Basketball Game | Putting Calgarian Cinema on the Map
With a title that’s almost longer than the film itself, Events Transpiring Before, During, and After a High School Basketball Game is a wonderful representation of Calgarian cinema.
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