In 2015, big mountain freeskiers Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten conquered some of the most iconic mountain peaks in the Swiss Alps for a documentary entitled La Liste. Fast forward a few years and both men are back for its…
To talk about two-time Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Edward Lachman is to talk about his long-running creative partnership with director Todd Haynes. Responsible for the visual look of five of Hayne’s films (I’m Not Here, Far From Heaven, Carol), their latest…
If there was ever a genre created for Norwegian rom-coms, then The Worst Person In The World might be its Citizen Kane. Yes, this is a great film. It’s also an exciting and unbridled one, offering a portrait of a devil-may-care…
Monday evening saw Liquid Media Group‘s in-person gala event, Big Splash, take place at Toronto’s iconic Windsor Arms Hotel. Hosted by Canadian actor Joshua Jackson (Dawson’s Creek, Dr. Death), the formal setting – which happily complied with COVID-19 protocols –…
New Zealand’s Jane Campion has been making world-class films for over 30 years. Although a decade has passed since her last full-length feature, The Power of the Dog marks a triumphant return and as potent a vision as she’s ever…
Children often see life much differently than adults do. Sometimes wide-eyed, but forever inquisitive. However, there also comes a time when every child discovers their world is not a gentle place, either. At the centre of Celine Sciamma’s quietly enchanting…
After a long and tiring year, lockdown restrictions are finally easing. Most people can’t wait to get back outside and enjoy everything the summer brings, and that includes dining with family and friends. Since the pandemic has caused such a…
To celebrate 2021’s Pride Month, the Toronto International Film Festival’s digital streaming platform has curated a selection of Queer films with a slight twist. Entitled Queer Becoming, the month-long event aims to refocus the narrative trope of “coming out” –…
I’m here to report that I’ve seen the face of Anonymous. And well, he’s a bit much. The man in question, noteworthy “hacktivist” Christopher Doyon (aka Commander X), sits front-and-centre of Gary Lang’s The Face of Anonymous – a documentary exposing…
Would you want to live forever, given the chance? Better yet, what about the idea of uploading your life’s memories to a computer so your grandchildren’s children can meet you one day? Well, director Ann Shin’s exploration of technology and the…