Abigail movie review: vampire thriller is a short, sharp, satisfying blend of horror and humour

4/5 stars “I’m sorry about what’s going to happen to you,” says Abigail (Alisha Weir), the 12-year-old ballerina-loving, butter-wouldn’t-melt moppet at the heart of this twisty, knockabout horror-thriller. Talk about a chilling moment. Kidnapped by a team of pros – all going by fake names – Abigail is brought to an isolated house, where the … Read more

BlackBerry, Swan Song split Toronto critics’ $100,000 film prize

A chaotic comedy about the rise and fall of an era-defining smartphone has won the $50,000 best Canadian feature prize from the Toronto Film Critics Association. BlackBerry director and star Matt Johnson accepted the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award at a swanky bash Monday night. Director Don McKellar presented the award. This marked the first year … Read more

From Avatar to Dune: The most anticipated new shows and movies of 2024, and where to watch them

Hot on the heels of one of the best years for movie and TV releases in recent memory, 2024 is shaping up to be an impressive year for screens both big and small. Even though there may have been strikes last year, seriously delaying the majority of projects scheduled for release, there are loads of … Read more