Justine Filion

Journalist
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The Controversy Behind Warner Brothers’ Decision

The Controversy Behind Warner Brothers’ Decision

The pandemic has been very hard on all of us. For the movie industry, it hit like a hurricane: theatres closed down, productions were interrupted, and many lost their jobs. After more than half a year of living in the crisis and having to delay the release of many movies, Warner Bros, a division of AT&T, has decided that every film scheduled for 2021 would be released both in theatres and on streaming platform HBO Max for a period of 31 days (Lussier). Though it is a very beneficial way for the viewers to watch new movies by staying home…
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A New Era for Horror Movies

A New Era for Horror Movies

Known for their intrigues about ghosts, haunted houses, devil stories, and psychopaths, horror movies do not attract most film fanatics, which is understandable. Many works turn out either too scary, too boring and often very disappointing. But, whether you enjoy them or not, they will always be around. So what if there was a new way of making horror movies? What if it was possible to mix a few genres to create a completely new one?  Many directors sought answers to these questions, and many of them found some. Over the past decade, the horror genre has evolved a lot,…
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Movies to watch in 2021

Movies to watch in 2021

Here is a list of twenty movies that everyone should have seen by the end of 2021. Some were very appreciated, some have been anticipated for a long time, and others consist of underrated gems that need more recognition. All information and plot summaries about the movies are retrieved from IMDb. Movies that already came out Promising Young WomanSynopsis: A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.Director: Emerald FennellStarring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison BrieMa Rainey's Black BottomSynopsis: Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey,…
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14 jours, 12 nuits: On the Road to the Oscars

14 jours, 12 nuits: On the Road to the Oscars

Many industries have gone through hell since the beginning of the pandemic and many people have lost their jobs. The movie industry, for example, is still going through a rough patch due to the closing of many theatres. However, directors continue to work very hard to make movies, and even if the whole experience of going to the movies is currently on pause, it has still paid off. Two weeks ago, Jean-Philippe Duval, an accomplished director from Québec, received incredible news: his most recent movie 14 jours, 12 nuits starring Anne Dorval has been selected to represent Canada in the…
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