A well-known quote says “There’s a superhero in all of us. We just need the courage to put on the cape”. In this week’s headline new release, “Shazam”, this concept is explored when a 14 year old foster kid develops the ability to summon his inner superhero- with both comedic and [Read more]
For many years now, popular books have been adapted into movies. Viewers can watch as their favourite characters are transformed on the big screen, giving them a face and a voice that jumps off the pages. Renowned author Stephen King has had the privilege of watching as many of his horror themed [Read more]
For most kids growing up the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, Disney movies were a fixture in the household. Seeing a shelf full of the big bulky VHS cases with such titles as Cinderella, Lion King and other classics was about as common as the rotary phone at the time. One of the aforementioned classics [Read more]
TORONTO, ON — Jill Andrew, MPP for Toronto-St. Paul’s, released the following statement on behalf of the NDP caucus on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day: “Today, the Ontario NDP joins organizations like the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario and people around the globe in recognizing World [Read more]
A few years ago, Jordan Peele was best known as a comedic actor- most notably from the show Key &Peele. Then in 2017, Peele showed a different side of himself as the writer, producer and director of “Get Out”. The horror/thriller would go on to achieve critical acclaim while also cleaning [Read more]
When Tyler Perry first introduced us to Madea back in 1999, few could have predicted the popularity that the character would go on to achieve. The dress wearing, crude talking elderly woman (portrayed by Perry himself) tickled the funny bones of audiences across a broad spectrum leading to a [Read more]
It’s a busy week for movie lovers with two highly anticipated titles making their DVD and Blu-Ray debut as co-headline new releases. First, Hiccup, Astrid and friends are back for another adventure in the latest installment of the family friendly “How to Train Your Dragon” series. Also, Kevin [Read more]
You would think that people would know by now- don’t mess with Liam Neeson’s family! In Taken, Neeson sought revenge against the men responsible for kidnapping his daughter. In Taken 2, his skills are needed to rescue his kidnapped wife. In this week’s headline new release, it’s his son [Read more]
The 7 public health units in Northern Ontario will be working together on climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation reports over the next 2 years with funding support from Health Canada. Climate change is a threat to human health around the world. The changing environment resulting [Read more]
Despite the fact that the calendar suggests we should be experiencing spring-like weather, Mother Nature and Old Man Winter seem to have other ideas in store for us with frequent flurries and cool weather still blanketing the area. Thankfully, things in the world of movies are heating up. Over the [Read more]
Over the past few years, escape rooms have emerged as a popular way for people of all ages to pass the time. Often done in specific themes, escape rooms test people’s abilities to work together to find clues while solving a series of riddles to unlock themselves from the room- usually within a [Read more]
Back in 2016, movie watchers were introduced to a character unlike any they had ever encountered before. Played masterfully play James McAvoy, Kevin Wendell Crumb was a man struggling to control his many split personalities after kidnapping three young ladies. Written and directed by M. Night [Read more]
In 2008, Will Ferrell and John C Reilly teamed up to star in the raunchy comedy “Step Brothers” (2 years after also having starred together in Talladega Nights). The story about two adults who become feuding step brothers after their parents marry, earned the nod as an instant comedy cult [Read more]
At the ripe old age of 88, Clint Eastwood continues to be as busy as ever. The legendary actor and director could possibly even be compared to a fine wine in the sense that he seems to get better with age. In 2005, Eastwood (as director) scored an Academy Award for Best Picture with “Million [Read more]
https://youtu.be/-kZ7WT8RACk Love it. Happy April Fool's Day. [Read more]
