Hamilton writer of popular Netflix sequel Code 8 on what it was like to film in his hometown

Hamilton writer of popular Netflix sequel Code 8 on what it was like to film in his hometown

The new Netflix movie Code 8 Part II is set in the fictional Lincoln City, but some of the millions of viewers who have streamed it in its first few days may recognize Ontario on the screen. The film was shot in a few cities in the province, including Hamilton, whose history helped inspire the fictional setting, said co-writer and … Read more

Why Malaysian film Pendatang, a dystopian thriller playing on country’s ethnic tensions, aims to dodge censors with YouTube release

Why Malaysian film Pendatang, a dystopian thriller playing on country’s ethnic tensions, aims to dodge censors with YouTube release

“We also [wanted] those outside the country to watch it. Basically we want to reach as many people as possible.” From the beginning, Pendatang was conceived to be distributed freely online – a space where the LPF has no authority – provided it could be made by achieving a fundraising goal. Amir Muhammad, a book … Read more