
Rafäel Ouellet’s Derrière moi is a film considered part of the local new wave of cinema. Borrowing heavily from the slow, unfocused filmmaking of Eastern Europe, it is not an easy watch, but it certainly pays off in the end. Read my full review of this tale of a destructive friendship between two girls. Read more »
Festival season has come to an end for both Montreal and most of the rest of the world. Now all eyes turn to the slew of critic association lists and the upcoming film award ceremonies in the new year. Airing on the 11th of January, the Golden Globes is the first major ceremony of 2009. For filmgoers with more than a passing interest in the awards (more than just red carpet glitz), take an active part by making your own decisions on the nominees with this handy viewing guide to catch the majority of films in the next few weeks. Read more »