Articles by Rachel Ho

'The Pale Blue Eye' Is Clickbait Historical Fiction

Directed by Scott Cooper

PUBLISHED Jan 4, 2023

The general premise of The Pale Blue Eye had me on board straight away. It's a detective story set in 1830 USA with one of American literat...

'Babylon' Is Pure Excess

Directed by Damien Chazelle

PUBLISHED Dec 23, 2022

"A poison pen letter to Hollywood but a love letter to movies" is how Damien Chazelle describes his latest film, the drug-fuelled, boozed-u...

Brendan Fraser Delivers a Stunning Performance in 'The Whale'

Directed by Darren Aronofsky

PUBLISHED Dec 20, 2022

Darren Aronofsky's latest shows the effects of grief and trauma on a man and those closest to him. After suffering a significant loss in hi...

'Women Talking' Is a Necessary Conversation

Directed by Sarah Polley

PUBLISHED Dec 19, 2022

The following article contains potentially triggering material relating to sexual assault and violence. If you believe you have experienced...

Streaming Must-Sees (and Must-Skips) in December 2022

PUBLISHED Dec 16, 2022

'Tis the season for lazy afternoons cozied up next to the fireplace with a hot drink and streaming services. Great Canadian detective stori...

Whistler Film Festival 2022: ​'Sanctuary' Has a Fresh Take on Psychological Thrills

Directed by Zachary Wigon

PUBLISHED Dec 5, 2022

From the moment Rebecca (Margaret Qualley) knocks on Hal Porterfield's (Christopher Abbott) door, there's an off-kilter uncertainty in the...

'The Inspection' Considers the Cost of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Directed by Elegance Bratton

PUBLISHED Dec 2, 2022

As far as army bootcamp movies go, Elegance Bratton's directorial debut, The Inspection, follows the similar threads of many beloved films...

'Ashgrove' Highlights the Emotional Toll of a Deadly Pandemic

Directed by Jeremy LaLonde

PUBLISHED Nov 28, 2022

Ashgrove is a psychological drama that incorporates mystery and science fiction elements. Bolstered by strong performances from the cast, d...