Full-Court Miracle: Chanukah DCOM Marks 20th Anniversary

Full-Court Miracle–a 2003 Disney Channel Original Movie set against the backdrop of Chanukah–marks its 20th anniversary. When Judah was asked by his companions, “How can we, few as we are, fight back against so great of a multitude?” Judah replied, “It’s not the size of our army, it is the strength of our faith.” – Rabbi Lewis (R.H. Thomson) It’s a sad world we live in where there are so few Chanukah movies. Sure, it’s…

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Stellar – Toronto 2022

Stellar is not the typical film that one might find taking place at a bar as the world unravels right outside the windows. In many ways, Stellar is a contemplative film that leads audiences to think about what’s happening with nature.  Unfortunately, this film will not be for everyone. Weirdly, all of the chaos happening outside the dive bar has no immediate impact on the building itself. I mean, the bartender (Rossif Sutherland) has a…

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TIFF 2018: Clara

Grander than it’s sci-fi nature, Clara seeks to ask the question of not so much is there another Earth-like planet but are we alone in the universe. Astronomer Isaac Bruno (Patrick J. Adams) is so obsessed with searching for an Earth-like planet that it costs him his job.  With no job and needing a purpose in his life, Bruno puts out a search for research assistant.  This is because of the TESS launching into space. …

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