Ron Funches on his career, gaming, and returning to Just For Laughs Toronto
Ron Funches has the most infectious laugh, and he’s one of the warmest comedians that I’ve ever interviewed. Even at his most serious, he seems a bit mischievous, with a joie de vivre that’s always makes me smile.
Top 10 announcements from Destination D23 on Saturday
Disney Parks shared lots of news all week long, and they saved some exciting announcements for the fans today at the first full day of Destination D23 events.
Golda Review | The Short Version
Well performed, concise, but underwhelming overall, Guy Nattiv’s war drama/biopic Golda succumbs to its own self-imposed limitations.
Painkiller EP Eric Newman & author Barry Meier on dramatizing the origin of the opioid crisis
We spoke to Eric Newman & Barry Meier about Netflix’s Painkiller and the origin of the opioid crisis, and the pain caused by OxyContin.
Strays Review | A Dog’s Lack of Purpose
It’s probably not a good sign to walk out of a raunchy comedy like Strays and being more struck by the level of craft that went into making it than the resonance of any of the jokes.
Back on the Strip Review | It’s No Pony
Overstuffed, shaggy, and only featuring a handful of chuckles, the aging adult dancer comedy Back on the Strip adds little to the lineage of Magic Mikes, Full Montys, and Chocolate Cities that came before it.
Jules Review | Undefined Friendly Object
Jules should go down well with viewers who were too young to appreciate the likes of Ron Howard’s Cocoon back in the 1980s, but are age appropriate for such a tale today.
Blue Beetle Review | A Disappointment Packed with Potential
As blandly competent, cliched, and underwhelming as superhero movies can get, Blue Beetle squanders an opportunity to do something truly new and revolutionary in favour of pulling remainders out of the recycling bin.
The Eternal Memory Review | In Love and Loss
The Eternal Memory is one of the most romantic documentaries ever put to screen. It’s also one of the most tragic.
David Oulton returns to prime time television August 24
David Oulton is returning to Canadian prime time television this month on OUTtv. His all new series premieres August 24, following the launch of a new season of his existing talk show Face to Face with David.
Google Pixel Tablet review | The ideal streaming and audio companion
Google’s Pixel Tablet is a subtle shift for the market, and it’s incredibly appealing with an excellent overall design.
Filmmaker Emilce Quevedo Díaz turns the camera on her family for powerful Colombian documentary, We The Women
Filmmaker Emilce Quevedo Díaz brings light and connection to her family’s story of generational trauma in the documentary We The Women, with a deeply moving, sad, and yet hopeful glimpse into the past and present.