Two documentaries screening in Sundance’s New Climate program — Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman and RISE — shed light on projects to protect land in the U.S. and the lasting effects of colonialism.
Essays
What does Canada’s Top Ten of 2016 say about Canadian Cinema?
Canada’s Top Ten of 2016 broke tradition by choosing films from emerging filmmakers, which reflect our country back at us.
Unlearning toxic masculinity in the Dardennes’ La Promesse
Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne’s 1996 film, La Promesse (The Promise), examines how a teenage boy unlearns patriarchal values through his relationship with an undocumented Burkinabé immigrant.
Best of Seventh Row in 2016: A Year in Review
We take a look at the Best of Seventh Row in 2016: our top 20 articles and top 5 interviews of 2016. We also reflect on our major milestones of 2016.
Review: Neruda — Bard on the run
Pablo Larraín’s dizzying chase film, Neruda, chronicles the poet’s year in hiding and the fictional detective on his tail.
Review: La La Land is blah blah bad
La La Land misunderstands the conventions of the film musical, failing to develop compelling characters through song, dance, or dialogue.