‘Turbo Kid’ is a post-apocalyptic love letter to the action-horror genre. It looks and sounds wonderful, with the kind of world building you would expect from ‘80s film aficionados. Unfortunately, a lackluster script and bland leading performance prevent it from being more than just a pleasant trifle, but it’s a bloody fun way to spend your Saturday night.
Le Torrent Directed by Simon Lavoie Written by Canada, 2012 One of the worst kept secrets among Canadian film fans and buffs is the epic rise in quality and recognition of Québec’s output. Even though the province has long been a dependable source of solid films, the past ten to twelve years have seen …
Foreverland Directed by Max McGuire Written by Max McGuire and Shawn Riopelle Canada, 2011 Listening to a Canadian movie related podcast recently (not Sound on Sight. Shocking, indeed), the hosts of the show agreed that the Canadian film industry lacks a certain panache, a certain individuality and, most importantly, the confidence required for it to …