2000s

From Prince of the City to King of the World: Why 2006 was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year
From Prince Of The City To King Of The World: Why 2006 Was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year

Lorna Codrai looks at why 2006 was the most pivotal year of DiCaprio’s career, a year change him from a Prince to King of the World

Queerly Ever After #13: REGARDING BILLY (2005)

Regarding Billy is the kind of movie you watch if you enjoy formulaic holiday films, but you’d like your Hallmark cheese with a dash of gay.

Queerly Ever After #11: BACK SOON (2007)
Queerly Ever After #11: BACK SOON (2007)

Back Soon is certainly an enjoyable bad movie, but for any bold statements on sexual fluidity you’re better off watching something else.

A Musically-Gifted, Cosmically-Ambiguous & Cinematically-Shot Case For HAPPY FEET
A Musically-Gifted, Cosmically-Ambiguous & Cinematically-Shot Case For HAPPY FEET

Find whatever long-forgotten, critically-panned even, piece of your childhood that made you who you are today. Find that movie.Find your Happy Feet.

A SERIOUS MAN At 10: A Prophetic Warning Against “Facts & Logic”

On its ten-year anniversary, The Coen Brother’s A Serious Man should serve as a cautionary tale for our world today. Read to find out more.

KID ICARUS: If Daedalus Begot Directionless
KID ICARUS: If Daedalus Begot Directionless

Though its most lasting power comes from characters on the fringes, Kid Icarus offers a rich and entertaining perspective on growing up aimless in the American West.

AMÉLIE: Manic Pixie Dream Girl Or Feminist?

What kind of character is Audrey Tautou play in Amélie when we examine her again 18 years since the film’s initial release? Read on for our verdict.

G-SAVIOUR: A Japanese TV Special Made In Canada
G-SAVIOUR: A Japanese TV Special Made In Canada

As a live-action Gundam movie, this was very ambitious, but not quite the special many of the Gundam fans were hoping for.

NOWHERE BOY: Lennon's Life in Liverpool Makes A Well-Versed Coming of Age Film
NOWHERE BOY: John Lennon’s Life In Liverpool Makes A Well-Versed Coming Of Age Film

Nowhere Boy is a coming of age biopic based off of the formative years of John Lennon’s life and his ensuing journey into rock and roll.

CITY OF GOD: A Bridge Into Cinema
CITY OF GOD: A Bridge Into World Cinema

City of God is a great introduction to world cinema – and here’s our guide to the best foreign language films to seek out afterwards.

MUSIC AND LYRICS: A Romcom Worth Revisiting

Music and Lyrics might not venture too far into uncharted waters, but with some solid voices, and plenty of hummable beats, it’s a crowd-pleaser that takes it a step further with its heart.

Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad
Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad

In the first part of Trash Caviar in which Julian Rosenthal inspects the finest of trash, he recalls Nicolas Cage’s off-the-wall character in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

In the latest of our Away From the Hype series, we examine Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, to see whether it is deserving of its negative reputation.

Why THE HOLIDAY Is The Perfect Embodiment Of The Christmas Rom-Com Craze
Why THE HOLIDAY Is The Perfect Embodiment Of The Christmas Rom-Com Craze

The Holiday is expertly crafted wish fulfillment of the highest level, exhibiting the very best of what can be gleaned from such an unabashedly feel-good genre.

ELF: A Christmas Tradition
ELF: A Christmas Tradition

After 15 years, Elf is still undeniably a warm and charming Christmas film, still retaining its spot as a holiday favorite.