No refunds allows Ottawa Race Weekend to continue

 About six weeks ago Run Ottawa made the difficult decision to cancel the 45th annual Tamarak Ottawa Race Weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the event cancellation should not have come as a surprise, what did get people talking was the organization’s decision not to give the option of

The Main Event: a movie for the whole family from Netflix

 Synopsis: After discovering a magical mask, an 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar. Stars: Seth Carr, Tichina Arnold, Adam Pally Director: Jay Karas Rating: C-

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2020: No race and no refunds

 Canada's biggest race weekend, The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Many events including concerts, festivals and shows have been either postponed or cancelled. Most have offered refunds, defferals until next year or creative options like the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, which offered to donate the

Good news sports fans: UFC 249 is going ahead this weekend

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has deemed UFC an essential service, greenlighting a return to the Octagon. The headliners for this weekend's fight are Tony Feguson and Justin Gaethje but you'll want to tune in early to catch the some of the great pairings in the prelim fights!

Find out if Netflix’s Love Wedding Repeat is worth a watch

 Love Wedding Repeat   Synopsis: While trying to make his sister's wedding day go smoothly, Jack finds himself juggling an angry ex-girlfriend, an uninvited guest with a secret, a misplaced sleep sedative, and the girl that got away in alternate versions of the same day. Stars: Sam Claflin, Olivia Munn Freida

The award-winning show that’s trending on Netflix — Ozark

 A financial advisor drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder money to appease a drug boss. 2017 — 3 Seasons  Starring:  Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz Creators: Creators: Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams —

Movie review: A Fall From Grace

 Synopsis: Disheartened since her ex-husband's affair, Grace Waters feels restored by a new romance. But when secrets erode her short-lived joy, Grace's vulnerable side turns violent. Stars: Crystal Fox, Phylicia Rashad, Bresha Webb, Mehcad Brooks Director: Tyler Perry Grade: B

Movie Review: The Invisible Man

 Synopsis: When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge Director:

Movie Review: The Hunt

 If you didn't catch it in the cinema, The Hunt is available on iTunes, Google Play, and at the Cineplex Store. Just make sure the kids are in bed before you start watching!  Synopsis: Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are, or how they got

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Your guide to streaming services

 There is almost limitless content available for streaming but deciding which platform to subscribe to can be confusing. Most streaming services come with a free trial period so test out one or more and see which one suits you best. These are the ones I use.

Firlm Reviews: Cats & Little Women

 Cats Synopsis: A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Stars: Francesca Hayward, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba Director: Tom Hooper Little Women Synopsis: Jo March reflects back and forth on

Movie Review: El Camino

 Synopsis:After escaping Jack and his gang, Jesse Pinkman goes on the run from the police and tries to escape his own inner turmoil. Stars:Aaron Paul Director:Vince Gilligan

The Toronto International Film Festival delivers again

 Photo: JoJo Rabbit (credit: TIFF) The 44th Toronto International Film Festival is in the books and my withdrawal has settled in. It is somewhat challenging going from watching five movies a day to three to four a week. The festival has something for everyone. Whether you want to see stars,

Behind the Red Carpet at TIFF

 Photo credit: TIFF/Jeremy Chan One of the wonderful aspects of being accredited at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the access to red carpet events. The stars get dropped off, take some pictures, sign autographs for adoring fans, and then their publicists usher them through a press line where wonderful

Film review: The Art of Self-Defense

 Synopsis: A man is attacked at random on the street. He enlists at a local dojo, led by a charismatic and mysterious sensei, in an effort to learn how to defend himself. Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots Director: Riley Stearns

Q+A with Mani Nasry, Director and Star of “We”

 I am always amazed and impressed with the level of film talent we have here in Canada. There seems to be an abundance of people with stories to tell here and we can add Mani Nasry to that list. His film ‘We’ is being released this weekend. This film has

WWE heats up Ottawa

 Photo credit: Keith Whitter Well WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), you did it again! You came to Ottawa, entered the Canadian Tire Centre on a cold Friday night, and set the place on fire. As advertised, the Road to Wrestlemania Tour made a stop in the nation’s capital and fans of

Film Review: Sorry to Bother You

 Synopsis: In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe. Stars: Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson Director: Boots Riley

‘Unholy Night’ a Frightfully Festive Triumph for Ottawa Filmmakers

 While there is no doubt that I love film, I am especially fond of local filmmakers. I have a special place in my heart for not only Canadian filmmakers but also ones from Ottawa. I appreciate the challenges of getting a movie made and think it is great that, once

Film Review: Logan

 Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young girl arrives, being pursued by dark forces. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne

Film Review: Gold

   Synopsis: Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on a journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez, Bryce Dallas Howard Director: Stephen Gaghan

Film Review: A Dog’s Purpose

 Synopsis: A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. Stars: Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson Director: Lasse Hallstrom