Articles by Matthew Ritchie

Here Are 8 Must-See Music Movies at TIFF 2016

PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2016

The start of the 41st annual Toronto International Film Festival is mere days away. If you're looking to experience a bit more music at thi...

​Jonah Hill Says Rick Ross, 'Scarface' and 'MTV Cribs' Inspired His 'War Dogs' Character

PUBLISHED Aug 19, 2016

When Academy Award-nominated actor (and hip-hop head) Jonah Hill approaches a new role, he creates a playlist to suit the mood of the film...

War Dogs

Directed by Todd Phillips

PUBLISHED Aug 19, 2016

In August 2016, The New York Times Magazine published a story titled 'Jonah Hill is No Joke.' "He's proved himself as a dramatic actor," Mo...

Edge of Winter

Directed by Rob Connolly

PUBLISHED Aug 17, 2016

It may seem remote to some, but Sudbury, ON is booming when it comes to the Canadian film industry, with many productions flocking to the c...

Boris

Lee's Palace, Toronto ON, August 11

PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2016

There have been a number of albums over the years — from bands like Sunn O))), Torche, High on Fire, Sleep and (more recently) Deafheaven —...

The Infiltrator

Directed by Brad Furman

PUBLISHED Aug 11, 2016

Bryan Cranston's most popular role to date is certainly Walter White, the morally ambiguous science teacher-turned-maniacal drug lord from...

Kid Koala's 'Vinyl Vaudeville Show'

Main Stage, Guelph ON, July 24

PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2016

As far as music festivals go, Hillside stands in stark contrast to the major corporate ones of today. It has a distinctly independent and h...

Fond of Tigers

Island Stage, Guelph ON, July 24

PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2016

As is pretty common at Hillside, a couple of interpretative dancers could be seen plying their trade just out of view at a number of differ...