Tag Archives: Canadian Cinema

Saturday Matinee: Strange Brew

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Luther Blissett

‘Strange Brew’: The Cult Comedy Classic that Married Canadiana with ‘Hamlet’ Beer. Hockey. Shakespeare. Beauty, eh? By Lloyd Farley Source: Collider It’s August, 1983 at the local movie theatre.The lights go down, the curtains part. A trailer or two roll, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Cube

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Luther Blissett

“Cube” (1997) is an existential Canadian sci-fi feature film debut from director and co-writer Vincenzo Natali. The minimalist plot focuses on a group of strangers forced to navigate and survive a series of cube-shaped rooms which are more often than … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Zoom

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Luther Blissett

“Zoom” (2015) is a hybrid film on many levels. It’s a Brazilian/Canadian comedy/drama mixing live action and animation directed by Pedro Morelli. The plot is split between three narratives involving comic book artist Emma Boyles (Alison Pill), novelist Michelle (Mariana … Continue reading →

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