Get into the Christmas spirit with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds musical comedy
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THE VERY BEST: Everything Everywhere All At Once A film that breaks the borders of traditional films and exploded inContinue Reading
Hallmark films are including more people of colour and LGBTQ characters as leads
In movies such as ‘The Holiday Sitter’ and ‘Our Italian Christmas Memories,’ queer characters are represented and accepted by their families, showing modern family dynamics and holiday traditions.
Multiple Canadian Hockey players sexually assaulted a woman and the league paid her not to talk
In the aftermath, significant sponsors have withdrawn their support.
Protests against the Communist Party are threatening its domination in China
A deadly fire in Urumqi sparked anger among Chinese towards harsh restrictions, and protesters took to the streets in major cities of the country.
The documentary, “Conversations with a Killer” shows how the justice system helped Jeffrey Dahmer
White privilege and homophobia gave Jeffery Dahmer more ability to commit crimes.
The one-way ticket to starting a new life
After the introduction of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, lots of Hong Kongers have embarked on a one-way trip and settled elsewhere.
Concerts suck now, Why?
A sea of phones, squished crowds, and disrespecting artists have made current day concerts unenjoyable for many, and TikTok may be partly to blame.
Recent racism against a Brazilian soccer player is nothing new to Brazilians
A soccer player from Real Madrid has been the target of racist comments and slurs in a recent match against Atletico Madrid, simply because he was dancing to celebrate his goal.
TikTok has become a Best-Selling machine, surging book sales
The success of Cain’s Jawbone, Iron Widow, and the author Colleen Hoover can be credited to Booktok.
Cancer cells resist chemotherapy. Scientists just figured out why.
The discovery of a protein that keeps cancer cells growing even during chemotherapy points a way toward making the treatment more effective.
Russia tried creating patriotic lessons in schools. Teachers resisted.
While the newly-created course aims to promote pro-Russian outlooks in students, a lot of teachers risk punishment to push back.
‘Barbarian’ review: A clever, unpredictable caper
The solo directorial debut of Zach Cregger is unique, chilling, consistent, and one of the best horror movies released in 2022.
Post-pandemic travel might not be what you’re hoping for
As international travel resumes, airports in Canada and around the world are struggling to handle the soaring demand.
“Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” is a visual masterpiece full of breathtaking landscapes and stunning CGI
The Amazon Prime series Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power had a lot to live up to. But while the plot and characterization had some fans complaining, the visuals benefited from advances in CGI technology to create a world worthy of the Tolkien books.
Let’s take a moment and appreciate how terrible Thor: Love and Thunder was
From inconsistent plot points, random and irrelevant villain origin stories, and an excessive amount of Guns n’ Roses songs, to giant goats screaming at the top of their lungs, Thor: Love and Thunder is a film you can love to hate.
As Iranian women protest the Islamic regime, a brutal crackdown is making life intolerable
It has been over 50 days since Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, was killed by the ‘morality police’ for inappropriately wearing her hijab, which caused nationwide protests against the Islamic regime in Iran.
Hocus Pocus 2 is a hilarious, witty, and nostalgic sequel to the Halloween classic
The Sanderson sisters are back from the dead for Hallow’s Eve once again. They are here to take revenge on a reverend that wronged them over 300 years ago, but there are three teenagers that are doing all they can to stop the witches.
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