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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: May 1st, 2026

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CODE 3

A comedy/drama based in the world of paramedics. Surprising in tone, style and execution. Whenever it veered slightly, it managed to right itself with warmth and humanity.

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DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT

A well-directed, fascinating film about Zimbabwe’s independence struggle during the Bush War. Although it centers the white perspective, the girl is stellar. And it remains empathetic throughout.

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SORRY, BABY

A quietly impactful film about academia and sexual assault. A quirky, likable friendship anchors the script’s natural tone. It captures the absurdity and dreadfulness of university life.

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ARCTIC

The first ¾ of this survival film is amazing. But a happy ending? Everyone should have died. Mads Michelson deserves that brilliant ending.

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