In the heart of the Beauce plains, strange phenomena are reviving memories of a local star: the Aérotrain. The memory of this revolutionary invention, which some had wanted consigned to oblivion, is kept alive by a handful of enthusiasts and model makers. Théo Audoire pays tribute to them in this crime thriller born from an unlikely mix of genres.
Written and directed by Eva Victor, who also plays Agnes, the main character, Sorry, Baby is slow and artsy, but extremely effective. It shows how the trauma developed after a sexual assault has a ripple effect and loudly echoes in the victim and her life for years after.
It’s not often in America that you turn on the TV and see a show or a movie with a Muslim protagonist. And when they do, they're usually a negative stereotype. Ms. Marvel changes all of that.
Can a homeless yet optimistic teenage girl learn to accept a helping hand?
Ben Affleck leads The Way Back, a seemingly cathartic film for him after the actor’s recent bouts with alcoholism and rehab. He plays Jack, a man fighting his own battles who happens upon coaching a boys’ basketball team, the same team he once played for back in high school.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.
