In the latest episode of the Reel Mental Podcast I discuss the film “The Sun Rises On Us All” with writer-director Cai Shangjun and screenwriter Han Nianjin at The Toronto

Matteo Salvatore is a Toronto-based film critic and writer. What began as a casual writing hobby has evolved into a dedicated passion for film analysis and criticism, spanning more

Brian Eggert is a national award-winning film critic and scholar. He is Tomatometer-Approved and belongs to several critical and scholarly associations, including: the Society For Cinema and Media Studies, Minnesota

Jason Anderson is a film programmer, journalist and lecturer in Toronto. As a longtime programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival, he programs work from Canada, the Nordic countries and

Lauren Melinda is an award-winning filmmaker, artist and founder of SIMBELLE PRODUCTIONS. Her work explores issues of feminine identity and perception, while critiquing the forces of culture and circumstance that

*Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide. Please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8 (in Canada) if you need help.* SEAN KING O’GRADY is an award-winning filmmaker whose

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Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who writes for RogerEbert.com and co-hosts the Breakfast All Day YouTube channel and podcast. Breakfast All Day: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastAllDay/ Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Nicole Cabrera is a Toronto-based film enjoyer with a passion for the eighties, horror, and deep diving their favourite actors’ obscure filmography. When they’re not watching movies, they’re writing, crafting,