Talia C., Author at The Arts Guild

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Real or Ridiculous: Dark Humour in Canadian Film Festival Short Films

A filmmaker may choose to use the short film style for a variety of reasons. Short film can be poignant and emotional, or shocking and absurd. It can drive home a message succinctly and powerfully, or leave us with a few minutes of gorgeous imagery. Read More

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Absurd Adolescents: The Coming of Age Tale Grows Up at TIFF 2017

We dig into the coming of age genre and its evolution into something more, spotlighting a number of TIFF 2017 films to showcase this change. Read More

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Page to Screen: The Help (2011)

What elements of Kathryn Stockett’s novel 'The Help' did director Tate Taylor bring to life in his subsequent film adaptation? We take a closer look. Read More

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This is Real Life: Film Developed Around Real World Individuals

Creating films around true stories or real life individuals isn't an easy process, and we compare two contrasting films to showcase those very challenges. Read More

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Too Real: Examining the Mockumentary Film Genre

We explore the mockumentary genre, and its ability to bridge the gap between the entertainment of narrative films and the education of documentaries. Read More

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Page to Screen: The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

We analyze Peter Jackson's 2nd installment of The Hobbit franchise, and how it continues to builds on the complex story that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote in 1937. Read More

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You Can’t Handle the Truth: Depicting Fact as Fiction at TIFF 2016

The depiction of fact as fiction takes many forms at TIFF 2016 as we look at how real life events, and the stories behind them, are showcased in film. Read More

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The Annual CFC BBQ at TIFF 2016

We attend the annual CFC BBQ at TIFF 2016, a chance for filmmakers and artists to escape the hustle and bustle of the festival on the first Sunday of TIFF. Read More

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Canada as a Character at TIFF 2016

We look at Canada as a character of its own as we explore a number of Canadian films at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Read More

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Understanding Music in Film

Much attention is paid to the images displayed in a film, yet how often does one stop to consider the music that one hears? Read More

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What Makes A Film Canadian?

We love to support Canadian film; however, we did ask ourselves a key question: what makes a film Canadian? We share our thoughts in our latest editorial. Read More

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Actor-Director Partnerships: Tim Burton and Johnny Depp

We take an in-depth look at an iconic partnership between director Tim Burton & actor Johnny Depp, two creatives who have created some truly unique films. Read More

Staying Put Amid the Chaos – ‘The Fall’ Review [MulanIFF 2019]

The One That Escaped – ‘Warm House’ Review [MulanIFF 2019]

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) – Film Review

Crafting a Festival: AD Wei Shen Discusses the Making of MulanIFF 2019

At The Core: Natalia Meshchaninova Discusses Her Latest Feature

Truth Within Unfiltered Words: Nandita Das Discusses ‘Manto’

Real or Ridiculous: Dark Humour in Canadian Film Festival Short Films

Absurd Adolescents: The Coming of Age Tale Grows Up at TIFF 2017

Page to Screen: The Help (2011)

This is Real Life: Film Developed Around Real World Individuals

Too Real: Examining the Mockumentary Film Genre

Page to Screen: The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

You Can’t Handle the Truth: Depicting Fact as Fiction at TIFF 2016

The Annual CFC BBQ at TIFF 2016

Canada as a Character at TIFF 2016

Understanding Music in Film

What Makes A Film Canadian?

Actor-Director Partnerships: Tim Burton and Johnny Depp

Crafting a Festival: AD Wei Shen Discusses the Making of MulanIFF 2019

Staying Put Amid the Chaos – ‘The Fall’ Review [MulanIFF 2019]