Articles by Rachel Ho

Streaming Must-Sees (and Must-Skips) in April 2024

PUBLISHED Apr 16, 2024

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers and judging from the random wind storms and snowfalls, it would appear we're in for...

Toronto's 10 Best Movie Theatres

PUBLISHED Apr 15, 2024

Within Toronto (and a touch outside city limits), cinephiles and blockbuster junkies have a lot to be grateful for. On top of the latest Ho...

Vera Drew Finally Sets the Record Straight on the Controversy of 'The People’s Joker'

PUBLISHED Apr 12, 2024

To most, the story of 'The People's Joker' began when news came out of TIFF 2022 that the film was being pulled from the festival following...

'Fallout' Is a Worthy Successor to 'The Last of Us'

Created by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan

PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2024

Since 1997, 'Fallout' has captivated gamers with its dynamic gameplay, character arcs and, above all else, compelling storytelling. The...

'Civil War' Is the Year's Most Divisive Masterpiece

Directed by Alex Garland

PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2024

To describe 'Civil War' as a buddy road trip film isn't exactly accurate, but it's not entirely incorrect. In place of White Castle burgers...

'Civil War' Director Alex Garland Is Sick of Being Lectured To: "I Am a Sentient Grown-Up"

PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2024

"I'm trying to have a conversation, as opposed to a lecture," Alex Garland tells Exclaim! while in London, UK promoting his latest film...

The Camerawork on 'Monkey Man' Goes Apeshit

Directed by Dev Patel

PUBLISHED Apr 4, 2024

Production of 'Monkey Man' was set to begin in India just before the pandemic turned the world topsy-turvy, forcing Dev Patel to relocate...

Netflix's 'Ripley' Squanders the Talent of the Original

Created by Steven Zaillian

PUBLISHED Apr 4, 2024

Patience will be key for those dipping into Netflix's new series, Ripley. Based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley,...