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An empty exercise in style, High-Rise scrambles too many plot points making for a sprawling, ...
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Men & Chicken is absurdist comedy first, science fiction second
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À la vie tells the painful tale of three Auschwitz survivors who reunite 15 years ...
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Dark Horse will trot by so fast, you won’t notice all its deficiencies
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Loaded with memes and pop culture references, The Angry Birds Movie stays on trend and ...
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‘I was screaming inside’: Xavier Dolan reacts to his latest film’s damning reviews at Cannes
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Daily Diversion: Watch new trailer for Ghostbusters reboot
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Neighbors 2 grows up from frat boy humour to feminist representation, without losing any of ...
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The Nice Guys do finish first, with a winning bromantic chemistry between Ryan Gosling and ...
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The Man Who Knew Infinity profiles chemistry of another kind as a standard but steady ...
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Brit's Picks: May 19-26
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Why one Vancouver animation company is considering Angry Birds a major Canadian success
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Movie review: A Bigger Splash
Terence Davies’ Sunset Song offers a slow-burning sustenance as a relatable coming of age tale
Another contributor to Sunset Song’s languid yet emotive pacing is Michael McDonogh’s striking cinematography
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Money Monster is more sugar than medicine, but makes for a thrilling, full-throttle financial meltdown
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As a moving refugee’s tale, Dheepan brings family warfare from Sri Lanka to France
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David Bezmozgis’ Natasha is a Greek tragedy in the making
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The Rainbow Kid is worth every bit of the pot of gold he finds himself ...
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Disorder serves up true grit, with enough paranoia and tension to slowly fill a balloon ...
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Captain America: Civil War is an overcrowded, hot mess, but makes for quality fan service
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Ratchet & Clank is the animated version of Guardians of the Galaxy, minus everything good
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Punks meet skinheads in Green Room, making for one (deliciously) nasty piece of work
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Music Search for Sugarman no more — Rodriguez is heading to Edmonton
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Local Arts ArtPic: Scott Portingale's Infinitude at FAVA
ArtPic artist: Scott Portingale Artwork: Infinitude at FAVA (9722 102 St.) When: Thursday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p. -
Local Arts Four from Edmonton area win Alberta Lieutenant Governor emerging artist awards
Ten Alberta emerging artists have been rewarded $10,000 each for their creativity and imagination by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation. -
Entertainment Edmonton Jewish film fest brings the culture to a broader community
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival is back with 11 movies over seven days this year, including both narrative and documentary films. -
Movies Rob Schneider offers hugs and humour to Fort McMurray evacuees
Actor/comedian Rob Schneider wants residents to "know they have a lot of support — not just from Canada, but the United States, too — and that they're going to get ... -
Movies 'Captain America: Civil War' nabs fifth best-opening ever
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - What superhero fatigue? Disney and Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War," the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has strong-armed its way to becoming the fifth-highest ... -
Movies Must-see films at Edmonton's Northwestfest cover music, animals
Two alluring, purring themes bolster this year’s Northwestfest cinematic lineup: music and animals. -
Movies Edmonton director behind NFB films about southern Prairies
To direct, shoot and edit his 10-part National Film Board series about the southern Prairies, Scott Parker had to work farmers' hours — pre-dawn till post-sunset — nearly every day last summer.
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Movies Jack Black surprises cast of Broadway's 'School of Rock'
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The cast of Broadway's new musical "School of Rock" got the endorsement Sunday of someone they've desperately wanted to impress for months — Jack Black. -
Movies Chewbacca reveals secrets of Star Wars at Calgary Expo
Near the beginning of 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, there’s an iconic scene of Chewbacca covered in snow on the icy planet of Hoth. Shot in Norway, the scene was initially ... -
Local Arts Celebrate Shakespeare and shop local: 10 things to do this week in Edmonton
Rococode Vancouver-based electro-poppers Rococode are in town with their sophomore effort, the four-years-in-the-making Don't Worry It Will Be Dark Soon. -
Movies 'Jungle Book' roars with $103.6 million box office debut
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Walt Disney Co.'s "The Jungle Book" opened with $103.6 million in North America, making it one of the biggest April debuts ever at the box ... -
Local Arts Family Five: Rediscover pet rocks and Stuart Little
Toddler Taekwon-do We really don't know what the future holds for any of us, so best to teach the children as many skills as possible. -
Local Arts Rihanna and poetry: Ten things to do in Edmonton this week
Wedding Dresses You can approach the exhibition of wedding gowns on display in the entrance of the Human Ecology Building at the University of Alberta in one of two ways. -
Movies Edmonton's Blackstone, Tiny Plastic Men nominated for Rosie Awards
With more than 300 nominations in 50 categories, May 7 is going to be a long night at the Rosies Awards. -
Movies Family Five: Check out the Kiwanis Festival and Rio
Bowling It might not be quite as popular as it was in its heyday, but bowling is still a fun way to pass the evening with the family. -
Movies Good news Star Wars fans, official trailer released for Rogue One: A Star Wars story
The Force is strong with this trailer. Rogue One billed as a Star Wars story is coming out this December directed by Gareth Edwards. -
Movies Northwestfest announces documentary lineup
Includes Frank and the Wonder Cat, plus Werner Herzog film about the Internet.