Late Shift Review: BMFM 2026

by Emma Badame | June 7, 2026

Petra Volpe's Late Shift asks us to remember the humanity of healthcare workers and to have some patience as we navigate these broken systems together.

Minotaur Review: Cannes 2026

by Elizabeth Mulloy | June 6, 2026

After nearly a decade in exile, Andrey Zvyagintsev returns with Minotaur, a haunting portrait of Russia's corruption.

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Masters of the Universe Review: He-Man with No Apologies

by Victor Stiff | June 5, 2026

Masters of the Universe embraces the franchise's kitschy roots delivering the colourful, off-the-rails fantasy epic fans have waited 40 years to see.

FILM

Masters of the Universe Review: He-Man with No Apologies

Masters of the Universe embraces the franchise's kitschy roots delivering the colourful, off-the-rails fantasy epic fans have waited 40 years to see.
Scary Movie Review

Too much of Scary Movie feels like endlessly scrolling through TikTok to find a skit you like.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Review: Cannes 2026

Dazzlingly strange and unapologetically queer, Camp Miasma is for all horror fans as it deconstructs the slasher genre inside and out.

Power Ballad Stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas on a Song’s Universal Feels

by Pat Mullen | June 5, 2026

Power Ballad stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, and director John Carney, share what makes a great song timeless and universal.

Scary Movie Review

by Colin Biggs | June 4, 2026

Too much of Scary Movie feels like endlessly scrolling through TikTok to find a skit you like.

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Review: Cannes 2026

by Elizabeth Mulloy | June 4, 2026

Dazzlingly strange and unapologetically queer, Camp Miasma is for all horror fans as it deconstructs the slasher genre inside and out.

TV

Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair Review: A Wonderful Extension to the Original

Smartly written, hilariously performed, and most importantly, entirely full of heart, the only major thing wrong with the Malcolm in the Middle sequel is that four episodes simply aren't enough.
The Boys Season 5 Review: When Bigger Isn’t Better

The Boys takes a big swing with its final season, but fails to hit a home run.
Daredevil: Born Again Season Two Review: The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen is Back for More

The sophomore run, starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, concludes one of the best two-season runs in the MCU.

Power Ballad Review: Nick Jonas, Paul Rudd in John Carney comedy musical

Power Ballad Review: Paul Rudd And Nick Jonas Make Beautiful Music

by Rachel West | June 3, 2026

A music-driven drama about two faded stars whose chance creative spark turns into a messy clash over fame, credit, and second chances.

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 336: 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

by Contra Zoom | June 3, 2026

The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards concluded their week-long celebration. On Contra Zoom Pod, they discuss the big winners, losers and snubs.

Backrooms Review: Kane Parsons’ Feature Debut Dazzles & Perplexes

by Mel Valentin | June 2, 2026

Backrooms delivers what the web series promised: disturbing psychological horror and ambiguity that invites post-screening conversation.

PODCASTS

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 336: 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards concluded their week-long celebration. On Contra Zoom Pod, they discuss the big winners, losers and snubs.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 335: Interview with Tommy Avallone of MySpace

Jeff Bulmer had the chance to talk with the director of the film MySpace, Tommy Avallone, for Contra Zoom Pod after it played at Hot Docs.
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 334: 2026 Hot Docs

The 2026 Hot Docs festival, celebrating the best in documentary cinema, has come to a close. Contra Zoom Pod discusses eight films that played!

Coward Review: Cannes 2026

by Elizabeth Mulloy | June 1, 2026

Lukas Dhont's Coward is a tender portrait of love, grief, and the healing power that art can offer during times of war.

Pressure Review: World War II Drama Delivers Enthralling History Lesson

by Mel Valentin | May 30, 2026

Old-school World War II drama, Pressure, delivers an enthralling history lesson with Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser.

The Classics Shelf: Top Ten 1960s Documentaries

by Bil Antoniou | May 30, 2026

In a decade that included formative works by the Maysles, Frederick Wiseman, Peter Watkins, and other filmmakers, Bil Antoniou picks the top ten documentaries of the 1960s.

Dancing on the Elephant Review: BMFM 2026

by Emma Badame | May 30, 2026

Dancing on the Elephant is a cinematic third-act slice of Canadian life worth seeking out, especially for the performances from legends Sheila McCarthy and Mary Walsh.