On its surface, The Song and the Sorrow is the tale of legendary Canadian songwriter Gene MacLellan, as told by his daughter Catherine MacLellan, filmmaker Millefiore Clarkes, and the people who knew him best. It’s a journey we embark on with Catherine as she explores her father’s legacy and comes to terms with his death and the idea of performing his songs. Continue reading Film Review: Millefiore Clarkes and Catherine MacLellan Find Beauty in the Sadness with ‘The Song and the Sorrow’
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Film Review: James Mullinger’s ‘Anything Is Possible’ Harps On Life In New Brunswick
James Mullinger is no stranger to Saint John, and thanks to his comedy special, Anything Is Possible, he’s been seen across Canada. The show was broadcast nationwide on CBC as part of City On Fire, a documentary about Saint John: a city that has struggled with self-image and reinvention. It depicts Mullinger’s perception of the city’s potential and the lead-up to his arena-packing show at Harbour Station.
The full comedy show was released on January 22nd in Canada, both digitally on Amazon and Hulu, and at Sunrise Records on Blu-Ray. But it still raises the question: who in Canada hasn’t already seen this, and is it worth it seeing again?
Riverhead: Small Town Violence In Newfoundland
Riverhead, director Justin Oakey’s first feature film, debuts on Friday, September 16th at the Atlantic Film Festival, bringing a fantastic Newfoundland experience to the mainland. Continue reading Riverhead: Small Town Violence In Newfoundland