About Simon Howell

Simon Howell is a native Haligonian (look it up), and has lived in Montreal roughly half his life. He joined Sound On Sight in 2008 and has since become a member of the OFCS (Online Film Critics Society). Currently he co-hosts and co-produces 'Sound On Sight Radio' as well as the 'Front Row Center' videocast, and attends Film Studies at Concordia University. His favorite films include F for Fake, Brazil, Stroszek, The Fog of War, Grave of the Fireflies and In a Lonely Place. Simon's Twitter handle is @suckerhowell.

Other Posts by Simon Howell

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TIFF 2010: Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Recent Posts

The Televerse #37- Spotlight on Parks and Rec/Nathan Barley with Chris Gore

Published on May 15, 2012 by Kate Kulzick

It’s a mixed bag for Simon and Kate this time. In a week with several notable season finales, some live up to expectations and some live down. After breezing through Kate’s Roundup, we look at the rest of the week, … [Read the Rest]

Game of Thrones, Ep. 2.08: “The Prince of Winterfell” sits on its hands ’till next week’s carnage

Published on May 21, 2012 by Simon Howell

Game of Thrones, Season 2, Episode 8: “The Prince of Winterfell” Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Directed by Alan Taylor Airs Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO As is standard in installment-based narrative drama, sometimes you need an … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Stud Life’ is as inauthentic as its cross-dressing protagonist

Published on May 21, 2012 by Justin Li

Stud Life Written and directed by Campbell X UK, 2012 Written and directed by Campbell X, Stud Life tells the story of JJ (T’Nia Miller), a butch lesbian with ample swagger and confidence. Living with her flamboyant gay best friend … [Read the Rest]

Mad Men, Ep. 5.10, “Christmas Waltz”: Mad for the Money

Published on May 21, 2012 by Adam Farrington-Williams

Mad Men, Season 5, Episode 10: “Christmas Waltz” Written by Victor Levin & Matthew Weiner Directed by Michael Uppendahl Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on AMC In typical Mad Men style, Prabhupada’s Hare Krishna Movement, formed nearing the end of … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Mosquita Y Mari’ is an essay on young love that unquestionably makes the grade

Published on May 21, 2012 by Justin Li

Mosquita Y Mari Written and directed by Aurora Guerrero USA, 2011 What can you say about teenagers? Ask a parent and they’ll likely say they haven’t a clue. Ask a teenager and they’ll likely say the same. Understanding them is … [Read the Rest]

‘Hysteria’ could use more focus, but manages to entertain nevertheless

Published on May 21, 2012 by Edgar Chaput

Hysteria Directed by Tanya Wexler Written by Stephen Dyer and Jonah Lisa Dyer England, 2011 People love historical pieces, especially those which directly or sometimes indirectly relate to a major events in which shape the story of mankind. Films about … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘My Best Day’ is as American as a McDonalds apple pie

Published on May 20, 2012 by Justin Li

My Best Day Written and directed by Erin Greenwell USA, 2012 At one point in the film, Karen (Rachel Style) says that, “I’m sick of all the bullshit streaming out of everyone’s mouth. Including my own”. Out of all the … [Read the Rest]

Grimm, Ep. 1.22, “Woman in Black”: Grimm’s Darth Vader moment

Published on May 20, 2012 by Cath Murphy

Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 22, “Woman in Black” Written by: David Greenwalt & Jim Kouf Directed by Norberto Barba Airs Fridays at 9pm ET on NBC A tweet from Bitsie Tulloch revealing that the Grimm special effects wonks had … [Read the Rest]

Vanity Fair’s superb tribute to Alfred Hitchcock

Published on May 20, 2012 by Ricky

The latest issue of Vanity Fair featured an incredible tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, bringing in some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to pose for famous shots from the director’s movies. In addition, the magazine has also posted a behind the scenes … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘North Sea Texas’ is a gay coming-of-age story that’s appropriately queer

Published on May 20, 2012 by Justin Li

North Sea Texas Directed by Bavo Defurne Written by Bavo Defurne and Yves Verbraeken Belgium, 2011 A wistful mother and her seventeen-year-old son take in a gypsy traveler as a house patron. After a slew of ceremonious courtesies, the mother … [Read the Rest]

Supernatural Ep. 7.23, “Survival of the Fittest”: Frustrating end to mixed season

Published on May 19, 2012 by Kate Kulzick

Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 23: “Survival of the Fittest” Written by Sera Gamble Directed by Robert Singer Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Cas collects honey, the guys go nun shopping, and the … [Read the Rest]

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