Category: Films

Documentary Backlash highlights the stories of harassment faced by women online. A new documentary is shining a light on the vortex of hatred.  Directed by filmmakers Lea Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist, the film Backlash – which examines online harassment faced by women – premiered Jan. 13, at the Hot Docs Cinema.   Maroist says the inspiration came…

Organized by a group of students called Toyo Gemstone (TGS) from the Toyo University in Japan, the Toyo International Film Festival (TIFF) aims to bring its overseas partner institutions together through films. “We believe that film may be the most dynamic medium people from different parts of the world can enjoy and appreciate.” said J…

The scariest night of the year is almost upon us once again. With Halloween right around the corner, an abundance of ghosts, monsters, superheroes and everything in between will soon visit our homes. While many celebrate the day in different ways, if you’re someone who enjoys a good scary film, we have the list for…

Students can take advantage of free films through the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema.   Take a break from your studies with free movies throughout the year. The Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is offering a return-to-school promotion with free memberships to those under 25. Normally priced at $59 a year, the membership allows benefits…

This year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) featured many films mixed with controversy, intrigue, and excitement. However, there was one which stood above the rest to get people talking. Women Talking, a film where a group of women discuss how to fight back against the men who have abused them for years, premiered at TIFF…