Articles by Rachel Ho

'Hit Man' Oughta Be a Hit, Man
Directed by Richard Linklater
PUBLISHED May 20, 2024
I had mixed feelings after hearing that Netflix had purchased Richard Linklater's 'Hit Man' coming out of TIFF last year: thrilled that a...
'IF' Only This Film Knew Whether It Was for Kids or Adults
Directed by John Krasinski
PUBLISHED May 16, 2024
Picking up where the 'Toy Story' and 'Monsters, Inc.' franchises left off, John Krasinski's latest directorial effort brings to life the...
Streaming Must-Sees (and Must-Skips) in May 2024
PUBLISHED May 16, 2024
Every now and then the internet's hype for someone or something proves extremely warranted. The explosive love for Conan O'Brien upon the...
The Promising 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Doesn't Quite Reign Supreme
Directed by Wes Ball
PUBLISHED May 10, 2024
The Andy Serkis-helmed Planet of the Apes reboot is arguably one of the greatest trilogies of all time. The innovative use of motion captur...
'Under the Bridge' Empathetically Examines One of Canada's Most Shocking Crimes
Created by Quinn Shephard
PUBLISHED May 9, 2024
Reena Virk's death in Saanich, BC, came with the revelation that adolescent bullying in 1997 could go beyond name-calling and prank calls....
'The Fall Guy' Falls Just Short of Great
Directed by David Leitch
PUBLISHED May 2, 2024
With the release of 'The Fall Guy,' summer blockbuster season has officially begun. Beautiful, personable leads? Check. Quippy meta humour?...
Christian Sparkes Hails Newfoundland's Stormy Influence on 'The King Tide': "People Are Very Creative in These Remote Places"
PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2024
A quick nip outside the shuttle bus to grab a picture of the angry shoreline seemed like a great idea in the moment. But standing on the...
Hot Docs 2024: 'Seguridad' Considers the Heartache of Family Secrets
Directed by Tamara Segura
PUBLISHED Apr 24, 2024
The nuances of art, humanity and allegiance show themselves throughout 'Seguridad' in its visuals and narrative. The film by Newfoundland...