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Dylan Freeman-Grist

Dec
06
Max stands facing the camera. A bloody two-by-four is in her hands.

In ‘Pins & Needles’ - a petri dish of Canadian talent

The Canadian thriller, which is available on Super Channel, injects laughs and suspense.
5 min read
Nov
13
In ‘The Piano Lesson’ a prayer chimes through the nightmare

In ‘The Piano Lesson’ a prayer chimes through the nightmare

Malcom Washington's adaptation of August Wilson's play finds the light buried in the story's horror.
4 min read
Nov
10
'Seeds' delivers a dose of catharsis for the current moment

'Seeds' delivers a dose of catharsis for the current moment

The indie Canadian dark comedy packs the perfect punch to meet the current moment.
4 min read
Nov
06
Of all its tricks, 'Anora'’s best is that it will break your heart

Of all its tricks, 'Anora'’s best is that it will break your heart

'Anora' will take you down a winding road before finding its way to stick with you forever
6 min read
Mar
01
The absorbing discomfort of 'Anne at 13,000 ft.'

The absorbing discomfort of 'Anne at 13,000 ft.'

As much as I love the convenience of watching movies at home I’ll be the first to admit it’
3 min read
Feb
23
'A Glitch In The Matrix' is afraid of the wrong simulated worlds.

'A Glitch In The Matrix' is afraid of the wrong simulated worlds.

This article contains a reference to graphic violence One of my top five experiences going to the movies of all
5 min read
Feb
20
As empathy machines, movies can only take us so far

As empathy machines, movies can only take us so far

If there is a limit to how far cinema’s role as an empathy machine can go - its line
6 min read
Nov
18
'Moving On' is a subtle and powerful ode to family

'Moving On' is a subtle and powerful ode to family

While unintentional, I’d imagine for many the core conceit of Moving On,the feature directorial debut of South Korean
2 min read
Nov
18
‘Labyrinth Of Cinema’ is a fitting farewell love letter to Japanese filmmaking, from one of its greats

‘Labyrinth Of Cinema’ is a fitting farewell love letter to Japanese filmmaking, from one of its greats

If you have yet to experience a Nobuhiko Obayashi film his final feature, Labyrinth Of Cinema, is a fitting place
2 min read
Nov
17
A conversation with Toronto Reel Asian's Head of Programming Aram Siu Wai Collier

A conversation with Toronto Reel Asian's Head of Programming Aram Siu Wai Collier

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival kicked off this past weekend and continues till Thursday. The 24th iteration of
4 min read