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Amid political backlash, Canada's Nathan Fillion says Superman's true power is hope

Amid political backlash, Canada's Nathan Fillion says Superman's true power is hope

In an age of endless remakes and superhero fatigue, Nathan Fillion says he isn’t sure the world needs another Superman movie. But he’s certain it needs what the new one represents. “I think all the Superman iterations have had incredible value.
Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago

Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking the first quarter since 2019 that it topped $50 million in each month.
Movie Review: War, through one child's extraordinary eyes, in 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight'

Movie Review: War, through one child's extraordinary eyes, in 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight'

“Are we racists?” That’s the blunt question posed by Bobo, a white girl living on a farm in Africa, to her horrified (and defensive) mother. There are so many ways this three-word line reading could land wrongly — or just seem forced or mannered.
Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito revisit ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ for its 50th anniversary

Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito revisit ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ for its 50th anniversary

Jack Nicholson did not want to go to the Oscars. It was 1976 and he was nominated for best actor in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
Stars, creators await decision on CanCon rules after tech giants win DST battle

Stars, creators await decision on CanCon rules after tech giants win DST battle

Tom Green says he wouldn’t be where — or who — he is today without Canadian content rules. “A big part of what makes us Canadian is watching Canadian television on TV when we were growing up. “Mr.
'Superman' brings a message of hope to a cynical world

'Superman' brings a message of hope to a cynical world

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Superman might do more than just save Metropolis — filmmaker James Gunn hopes the beloved superhero will bring hope to a cynical world. “Everybody’s gotten so cynical and ironic," said Gunn.

Cancellations at Canadian film festivals raise questions about accountability

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Embeth Davidtz drew on her childhood in Africa to adapt Alexandra Fuller’s memoir

Embeth Davidtz drew on her childhood in Africa to adapt Alexandra Fuller’s memoir

In 1974, when it seemed as though everyone was leaving South Africa, Embeth Davidtz’s family was going back.
Movie Review: A weird 'Superman' is better than a boring one

Movie Review: A weird 'Superman' is better than a boring one

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … a purple and orange shape-shifting chemical compound? Writer-director James Gunn’s “Superman” was always going to be a strange chemistry of filmmaker and material.
Hot Docs veteran programming directors Heather Haynes, Elizabeth Radshaw step down

Hot Docs veteran programming directors Heather Haynes, Elizabeth Radshaw step down

TORONTO — Two veteran staff members of the Hot Docs film festival have left the beleaguered documentary organization.