Patrick and the Whale – Toronto 2022

Patrick and the Whale features stunning cinematography as Patrick Dykstra takes us under the seas to explore these majestic creatures. Filming underwater is no easy feat. Add animals into the mix and there’s no telling what you’ll get. This is what blows me away in watching a film like Patrick and the Whale. You’re just sitting there and taking in all this beautiful footage. Even though the film runs just over an hour, all you…

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Oscars Watch: Awards Season Is Upon Us

With the launch of Venice, Telluride and Toronto, awards season is officially upon us in the newest Oscars Watch column. I’m not attending Venice or Telluride but I will be on the ground during the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. Judging by their pedigrees, a number of films have an opportunity to break out as a Best Picture contender. Nobody wants to enter the fest season with a highly anticipated film and end up turning…

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