#FANTASIA: “SURVIVAL SKILLS”

By Amanda Gilmore In a lost 1980s police training video, 'perfect' Rookie Officer Jim (Vayu O'Donnell) goes "off-script" when he tries to solve a domestic abuse case outside the restricted rules of the law. This whip-smart satirical Dark-Comedy is both a throwback to survival skill VHS tapes and a critical look into the confined limits police officers have with cases. Writer-Director Quinn Armstrong has impressively adapted his short film of the same name into an intelligent first Feature ... Read more

#FANTASIA: “FRIED BARRY”

By Amanda Gilmore After another drug bender, Barry (Gary Green) gets abducted by aliens. One of the aliens visitors hijacks his brain and takes control of his body — bringing it on a joyride through Cape Town. Fried Barry is one of the wildest, craziest movie experiences at this year’s Fantasia Fest! It’s a high-energy psychedelic ride filled with sex, action, comedy and gore. At its core is a controlled, highly comedic performance from Green. For a film as outrageous as this ... Read more

#FANTASIA: PREVIEW OF FANTASIA FEST 2020

By Amanda Gilmore Good news Cinephiles, Fantasia Fest is still happening during these uncertain times! And to mould with the moment it's going to be completely virtual. It's all kicking off this week starting August 20th and will run until September 2nd with a mix of VOD and Live Screenings. That means those who want to attend won't have to travel to Montreal this year, making this one of the more easily accessible Film Festivals of the year. And there are many films in the lineup this year ... Read more