They build it up, it lets you down

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Movie trailers—I have this whole love/hate relationship with them. A well-crafted trailer is a rare gem, designed to run your emotions through the whole gamut in two minutes or less. If you’re a movie lover, trailers are a bit addictive: you watch one, it gets you hooked on something bigger, and before you know it you’re watching dozens of … [Read more...]

Spring time with the English

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It’s the quiet season at Sun Peaks. The tourists have gone home, and locals have hung up their skis and boards. Anticipation for hiking and mountain biking is running at a low hum with the summer season opener still a while away. What to do in the meantime? The low season is the perfect time to catch a few great flicks, either in the theatres or … [Read more...]

Animal movie magnetism

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What is it about animals that makes for such great cinema? Whether it’s a comedy, a drama or a family film, there are dozens of timeless movies that feature four-legged friends. Lassie, Milo and Otis, National Velvet and Seabiscuit are just a few classics that come to mind. This past month, two new DVD releases were added to this already long … [Read more...]

Does Oscar prefer pirouettes or programming?

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The red carpet will be rolled out on Feb. 27, and Hollywood’s glitterati will be out in full force to enjoy the spectacle. This year’s lineup for Best Picture has something for everyone: the summer blockbuster, the animated family flick, the rough-and-tumble western. The two frontrunners, according to the critics, are the mind-blowing … [Read more...]