Posts by Jen

Number of Posts: 15

Top Ten Movies for the Holidays

Published on December 21, 2010 by Jen

10. WITH HONORS (1994) Not a film that pops up on most holiday lists, however, With Honors exudes the quintessential holiday spirit with a memorable final act, thoroughly laced with virtue, love and friendship. With Honors is the story of … [Read the Rest]

‘Ghostbusters 3′to Begin Production

Published on November 1, 2010 by Jen

According to /film, Production Weekly has said via tweet that the outlet hears Sony “is planning to put Ivan Reitman‘s Ghostbusters 3 into production in May 2011.” Rumours have been circulating around the film for two years now, so take … [Read the Rest]

After Hours – Why ‘Back to the Future’ Is Secretly Horrifying

Published on November 1, 2010 by Jen

In a modern age of sequels green-lit before the first movie is even out of post-production, the ending would be an obvious, slightly charming, slightly groan-worthy sequel hook, but when they first wrote the screenplay, neither Zemeckis nor Gale had … [Read the Rest]

New Music Video “Runaway” By Kanye West is a 34 Minute Long Disaster

Published on October 27, 2010 by Jen

Give credit to Kanye West for his brilliant performance on Saturday Night Live when he performed in front of a white, back-lit sheet as ballerinas and dancers contorted around him. The performance which had many people talking was the epic … [Read the Rest]

World Wide Short Film Festival (part 3)

Published on June 9, 2010 by Jen

The final leg of the 2010 WWSFF commenced with the Official Selection, Not Just From Venus. A collection of absurd, haunting, experimental and tense productions showcasing a different side of the female character or form. A great short was Slip … [Read the Rest]

World Wide Shorts Film Festival (part 2)

Published on June 6, 2010 by Jen

The WWSFF 2010 is in full swing. Over 400 shorts are being screened for film lovers’ pleasure. I stopped by a few of the workshops that the festival offers its delegates and budding talents. The first workshop was focused on … [Read the Rest]

World Wide Shorts Film Festival (part 1)

Published on June 4, 2010 by Jen

The World Wide Shorts kicked off this Tuesday at the Bloor Cinema in downtown Toronto. This film festival only showcases short films, and does an impressive job bringing stories from around the world to our Toronto doorstep. I had the chance … [Read the Rest]

2010 World Wide Shorts FIlm Fest: Inteview with Festival Director Eileen Arandiaga

Published on May 31, 2010 by Jen

2010 World Wide Shorts Film Festival! Where: downtown Toronto When: June 1-6th 2010 Visit: www.shorterisbetter.com Now in it’s 16th year, the World Wide Shorts Film Festival, brought to you by the Canadian Film Centre, is more than just a festival … [Read the Rest]

Top Ten Clint Eastwood Directorial Achievements (part 2)

Published on May 31, 2010 by Jen

5. Flags Of Our Fathers (2006) Perhaps it was all his time spent as the loner, but no working director today understands the individual quite like Clint. He is intelligent in drawing out a character, highlighting their aims, irks, passion … [Read the Rest]

Top Ten Clint Eastwood Directorial Achievements (part 1)

Published on May 18, 2010 by Jen

10. Invictus (2009) This film was under my radar until Matt Damon appeared with an acting nomination at the Academy Awards. Damon has been on the fence for me as an actor. His best performances are always at the helm … [Read the Rest]

Top Five Best Picture Oscar Misses

Published on March 7, 2010 by Jen

5. Brokeback Mountain vs. Crash (2005) A strong character has the privileged opportunity to reveal who we are, and sometimes whom we want to be, delivering a message linked to the consequences attached between the two. Ang Lee’s tender love … [Read the Rest]

Top 5 Female Directorial Debuts

Published on February 15, 2010 by Jen

5. Sara Polley – Away From Her (2006)– The first word that comes to my mind in regards to this film is serene. Polley is so successful in her capitalization of that feeling in fueling her narrative. The void, rural landscape … [Read the Rest]

Top Ten Films that take place in New York

Published on January 10, 2010 by Jen

10. I AM LEGEND (2007) A desolate New York shelters Robert Neville (Will Smith) as the last survivor after the destruction and spread of a man made virus that destroys humanity. The setup is pure sci-fi fare. Neville, immune to … [Read the Rest]

Paramount Parades Plan for Low-Budget Film Division

Published on December 15, 2009 by Jen

Any independent filmmaker had to lament, even if only in a small way, the closure of several boutique “art house” divisions from the Hollywood honchos (read: studios) over the last few years. Paramount Vantage (Virgin Suicides, There Will be Blood, … [Read the Rest]