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'Rumours' Brings a Uniquely Canadian Sensibility to Political Satire

Directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson

PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2024

Canadian humour exists on a unique plane from the rest of the world. It's a type of comedy that's hard to describe — not quite British, not...

'We Live in Time' Offers a 365-Degree Look at Love

Directed by John Crowley

PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2024

Often, love stories caught on film present an account of either the beginning of a relationship (concluding with a loving embrace and the...

Naomi Scott Will Have Horror Fans Grinning in 'Smile 2'

Directed by Parker Finn

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

Parker Finn's 2022 feature directorial debut, 'Smile,' could have been easy to pigeonhole as a younger sibling to 'It Follows.' The two...

Porridge Radio Look to the Heavens on 'Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me'

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

A Porridge Radio song is catharsis in action. Lead singer Dana Margolin always sounds like she's on the precipice of passing out, which...

High Vis Are Post-Originality on 'Guided Tour'

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

All "post-" genres are fucking stupid. It's true. Sorry to burst the bubble, but someone had to do it. Adding "post" to genres is a lazy...

The Inspiring 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' Is More "Super" Than "Man"

Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

From the minute Christopher Reeve flew into the public conscious, he was an elevated being — out of this world, even. But after his...

Karate Can't Quite 'Make It Fit' on Their Return

PUBLISHED Oct 17, 2024

Over a decade and six albums that marked the turn of the last century, Boston's Karate chopped together an aesthetic that combined elements...

Panda Bear and Cindy Lee's "Defense" Unites Two of Music's Great Pop Deconstructionists

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PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2024

On the aughts indie pop pinnacle 'Person Pitch,' Panda Bear channeled the very familiar sounds of '50s and '60s pop into something...