By Serena Curry
Ballistic is a great movie. It has all the requirements that an action movie needs to be successful: heart-pounding car chases, fast-paced martial arts fighting, high tech weapons, and tonnes of explosions. Bear in mind though, that this isn’t your typical Hollywood action movie complete with squealing babes and pumped up heroes. Ballistic is slightly… Continue reading Ballistic is right on target
By Serena Curry
All aspiring Canadian filmmakers should take note from Brenda Terning. Not only is her short Drown Proofing being shown at the Calgary International Film Festival, she’s also won the Praxis Screenwriting Competition for her script. As though this weren’t enough, she manages to find time to write an on-line journal called “Notes From the Edge”… Continue reading Proof of local film talent
By Serena Curry
Manito revolves around two brothers at crucial points in their lives. Manny (Manito) is graduating high school with a full scholarship to Syracuse, while Junior is an ex-con attempting to live a normal life. The film follows them through Manny’s graduation day and is a gritty look at life that is sometimes hard to watch… Continue reading Manito