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The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg documents a broadcaster-turned-bank robber. That doesn't make it interesting
Prime's The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg follows the fall of Winnipeg sports broadcaster Steve Vogelsang. But even while documenting Vogelsang's criminal dealings, it fails to stay interesting.
War, displacement and collaboration are main themes in Hot Docs 'Made in Exile' program
Hot Docs' new Made in Exile program highlights a cohort of filmmakers at this year’s festival, and highlights stories of war and crisis in artists' homelands that they've had to leave.
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Thunderbolts*: MCU's first sign of life in years is obsessed with death
Thunderbolts*, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most recent offering, is a refreshingly direct film for a franchise that has offered a string of duds.
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Ukraine war documentary 2000 Meters to Andriivka is a horrifying triumph
Director Mstyslav Chernov's 2000 Meters to Andriivka — which will have its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs on April 27 ahead of a fall theatrical release — is a harrowing account of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine that constantly asks "What is this war for?"
Here are 7 mesmerizing Hot Docs films you should watch — whether you're in Toronto or not
To help you navigate the 113 titles at Hot Docs this year, we’ve put together a list of some of the best documentaries the festival has to offer — as well as when and how you can watch them if you can't make it to the festival itself.
Biblical box office: How productions like The Chosen are bringing Christianity to a screen near you
The fifth season of the Christian series The Chosen outperformed expectations, and saw its first three parts premiere in theatres to a combined total of more than $36 million US, helping cement religious programming as an appetizing genre for studios and audiences alike.
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Michael B. Jordan's imperfect masterpiece Sinners has a secret in its songs
Sinners — the Ryan Coogler-directed, Michael B. Jordan acted horror — is an impressive achievement. There's a lot going on under the surface.
Aimee Lou Wood says SNL apologized for 'mean and unfunny' White Lotus satire
The White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood says Saturday Night Live has apologized to her for a sketch that mocked her appearance, which she labelled as "mean and unfunny."
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Alex Garland's Iraq-war film Warfare is visceral, exciting and unethical
Alex Garland's new film Warfare is an adrenaline-rush, time-accurate depiction of one battle during the Iraq war that claims to be completely objective. But its refusal to question, investigate or comment on anything at all is its major failing.
Pussy Riot brings their punk rock protest to Canada
Pussy Riot is bringing their politically charged theatrical show to Canada. This tour, based on Maria Alyokhina's upcoming book, details her post-prison experiences, highlighting protests, oppression, and the tragic story of Alexei Navalny.