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Based on the graphic novel Samurai Shiro by Danilo Beyruth, Brazilian director Vicente Amorim puts us in the heart of the Japanese community in Sao Paulo in Brazil (the largest outside of Japan itself) for a story mixing modern action with traditional…

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by Nicola Austin July 30, 2021

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Fantasia Film Festival adds special screening of Donnie Yen’s ‘Raging Fire’

The Fantasia International Film Festival is thrilled to add an additional special screening to its 2021 slate with the Canadian Premiere of Donnie Yen’s latest action feature RAGING FIRE. Donnie Yen stars in this big-budget actioner where gunfire and kung-fu collide…

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by Nicola Austin September 5, 2020

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Fantasia 2020: The Block Island Sound Review

Another highlight from Fantasia Film Festival 2020 comes from the world premiere of the new McManus Brothers feature film; the Emmy-nominated writers behind American Vandal and producers on Cobra Kai. Billed as their first foray into horror, The Block Island Sound is an innovative and…

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by Nicola Austin September 5, 2020

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Fantasia 2020: Minor Premise Review

Premiering at Fantasia Film Festival 2020, Minor Premise is the latest in a line of cerebral science fiction films exploring the human consciousness. Delving into the science of the soul, the intriguing central concept is heavily based in neurological theory; ambitiously questioning…

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by Nicola Austin September 4, 2020

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Fantasia International Film Festival 2020 award winners announced

The Fantasia International Film Festival closed out its 2020 edition yesterday, having successfully transitioned to a cutting-edge digital event in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian audiences proved dedicated to the long-running festival, and flocked to the digital edition, which…

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by Nicola Austin September 3, 2020

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Fantasia 2020: The Paper Tigers Review

Originating as a Kickstarter project, the highly anticipated martial arts comedy The Paper Tigers received it's world premier at Fantasia International Film Festival 2020. Inspired by the films of Shaw Brothers Studio, the movie is a hugely entertaining and heartfelt celebration of…

Fantasia 2021: Yakuza Princess

Fantasia Film Festival adds special screening of Donnie Yen’s ‘Raging Fire’

Fantasia 2020: The Block Island Sound Review

Fantasia 2020: Minor Premise Review

Fantasia International Film Festival 2020 award winners announced

Fantasia 2020: The Paper Tigers Review

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