Blackfish: The Documentary That Redefined The SeaWorld Legacy

When Blackfish was released in theaters back in 2013, it would forever change how people viewed SeaWorld and the park’s legacy. I still remember my experience of watching this film for the first time in August 2013. That this film had an impact on me in the way it did is a testament to my love of orcas. I’ve been a fan of the majestic creatures that we call killer whales since watching the Free…

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I.S.S. – Tribeca 2023

I.S.S. isn’t much of a stretch as tensions flare on the International Space Station as war breaks out between the United States and Russia. Gabriela Cowperthwaite directs a tense thriller that will have audiences sitting on the edge of their seats. I.S.S. feels like one of those films that could have been ripped from the headlines. Interestingly enough, the film’s production notes point out that the Russian invasion of Ukraine started after they went into…

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The Grab – Toronto 2022

The Grab is perhaps one of the most horrifying documentaries anybody will watch with its focus on food and water security. This is the film that a number of world leaders do not want you to see. In fact, it might just be the film that places pressure on the Department of Justice to take action against companies profiteering off of our own resources. What is it that people frequently say? Oh, yes, follow the…

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Toronto 2019: Our Friend (Formerly The Friend)

You’re going to need to pull out every Kleenex box you own because you’re definitely going to need it while watching Our Friend (formerly The Friend). While the film may be inspiring, it’s also heartbreaking as we follow the Teague family.  The film goes back and forth in time as it follows Nicole Teague’s (Dakota Johnson) cancer diagnosis.  She doesn’t have long to live so best friend Dane Faucheux (Jason Segel) moves in with the…

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Megan Leavey: Kleenex Not Included

Megan Leavey is based on a true story about the war hero and her dog, Rex.  If your eyes aren’t watering by the final frame, you’re watching the wrong film or you simply don’t have a heart.  Take it from me, you’ll want to bring some Kleenex. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite from a screenplay written by Pamela Gray and Annie Mumolo & Tim Lovestedt, Meagan Leavey stars Kate Mara, Ramón Rodríguez, Tom Felton, Bradley Whitford,…

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