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Film Reviews

I worked at 7-24 Videos & More, in Parkdale. I loved recommending, discussing, and debating films with customers. Then I discovered the amazing DVD collection at the Toronto Public Library.

 

In addition to DVDs, you can also stream films using Kanopy and Hoopla. Remember when you’d hold up a DVD case and ask, “How’s this?” In the spirit of an opinionated video store clerk, here are our answers.

 

Written by Peter Bird and Paul Hutcheson.

Film Reviews: November 1st, 2024

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SHIVA BABY

Rachel Sennot is great as Danielle in this character driven comedy. Lovers, ex-lovers and a myriad of family converge while sitting shiva. The acting, dialogue and humour are spot on. Here’s to making bad decisions in your twenties.

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BETTER WATCH OUT

A send up of Home Alone, this is a fun Christmas horror movie. Babysitting hasn’t looked this dangerous since “When A Stranger Calls.” (the 1979 Carol Kane version)

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DELICIOUS

A French film trying to convince us that the first restaurant was in France. A promising start that becomes too precious. Needed more main course not dessert.

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MOTHER

From the director of Parasite, Bong Joon-ho serves up a chilling tale of a mother’s demented love. A study recently discovered that full time working moms spend way more time with their kids now than stay at home moms in the 70’s. Too much love can be a dangerous thing.

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BLACKBERRY

A strong Canadian film about the invention and ultimate downfall of a tech giant. Remember how everyone loved the keyboard? Surprisingly strong, character driven piece and a reminder of how quickly tech evolves.

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