Articles by Rachel Ho

'Backspot' Is Worth Cheering For

Directed by D.W. Waterson

PUBLISHED May 30, 2024

Growing up, cheerleading was seen as something the popular girls did — those dainty, bubbly personalities who clapped their hands together...

'Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.' Is More Than Just a Music History Lesson

Directed by Jamila Wignot

PUBLISHED May 21, 2024

The history of American music cannot be told without Memphis, TN. The likes of B.B. King, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley could all be found...

'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?...