Monsters and Martians Film Festival 2012

I recently caught up with Monsters & Martians International Science Fiction Film Festival director Nadia Sandhu to discuss the upcoming fest – the first of its kind in Canada – and the state of science fiction as we head into another jam packed holiday season at the box office. Monsters and Martians runs at theContinue reading “Monsters and Martians Film Festival 2012”

ChickFlicking – A Reflection Brought on by Sci Fi (Nadia Sandhu)

The Monsters and Martians Science Fiction Film Festival recently showcased the festival sensation “Dimensions,” a film which has been wracking up Best Film and Best Director Awards from science fiction film aficionados the world over (Best Film at 2012 London Independent Film Festival, Boston International Science Fiction Film Festival, and Long Island Science Fiction FilmContinue reading “ChickFlicking – A Reflection Brought on by Sci Fi (Nadia Sandhu)”

The Divide Review – Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2011

The 6th Annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival, 8 Nights of Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, and Cult Movies runs Oct 20-27, 2011 at the Toronto Underground Cinema. For complete festival info visit http://www.torontoafterdark.com. Some readers may be familiar with my position regarding post-apocalyptic films that I have voiced in previous reviews, but I will go overContinue reading “The Divide Review – Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2011”

Toronto After Dark Lineup Announced – 3 weeks until showtime!

Showtimes and trailer links below! It’s almost time for Toronto to usher in the Halloween season with the Toronto After Dark (TAD) Film Festival, eight nights of horror, sci-fi, action and cult movies. This the perfect type of festival for someone like me, as my interest in film lies with the mysterious and the fantastic.Continue reading “Toronto After Dark Lineup Announced – 3 weeks until showtime!”

Attack the Block – Aliens are invading at the Maven, and we love it!

This is what going to the movies is supposed to be like! Think of Attack the Block as a small reward for putting up with the sub-par efforts that have been all too common in North American theatres for the past few years. This film is a wonderfully eclectic combination of sci-fi, horror, comedy andContinue reading “Attack the Block – Aliens are invading at the Maven, and we love it!”