Going back many decades, people have played various board games as a form of entertainment. Whether it be with a group of friends or family, these types of games have acted as a way to effectively pass the time on weekends or rainy days. Recently, board games have evolved to become more [Read more]
Every now and then, a new superhero movie emerges- one that takes the world by storm and redefines the genre. Black Panther set the movie scene into a frenzy as the first major film to feature a Black superhero in the leading role. With nearly 1.9 billion dollars in worldwide box office revenues, [Read more]
In 2015 the first installment of E.L. James Fifty Shades novel series was brought to the big screen. Fifty Shades of Grey would go on to smash records earning a staggering 571 million dollars at the box office. Fifty Shades Darker, the second installment, was equally successful earning 381.1 [Read more]
Most people over the age of 25 most likely remember quite clearly where they were on September 11th, 2001. This day, of course, is the dark day in American history when an attack was launched on American soil leaving nearly 3,000 people dead in New York City, Arlington County Virginia and [Read more]
Over the years, we have watched as a number of the most popular young adult book series have come to life with movie adaptations. The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Divergent, Percy Jackson, Twilight, and this week’s headline new release are just a few examples. Back in 2014, we first met Thomas- a [Read more]
A few years ago, Poker took the world by storm. Although the game had been around forever, the concept of televising big-money tournaments was relatively foreign at the time. Seeing the game on TV sparked an explosion of interest from many who were unfamiliar with what it was all about, thus [Read more]
Over the past few years, a noticeable trend has emerged at theatres across North America- horror movies are huge again. While we may never see another classic like The Exorcist, The Shining or The Birds, recent titles like Conjuring, IT, Don’t Breathe and Get Out have captivated audiences while [Read more]
In 1995, movie fans young and old were treated to a truly unique viewing experience. In Jumanji, two kids find a magical board game that transports them through a variety of increasingly dangerous adventures. Starring the late Robin Williams, Jumianji would become an instant family classic grossing [Read more]
Every year there are seemingly a handful of movies about which everyone is always asking “when does it come out?” Generally, these movies tend to ones that feature popular super-heroes or big-name action stars. This week marks the debut of one of these titles. In Justice League, Superman, [Read more]
The almighty Marvel universe is back at it. From the classic comic book series, and now movies, that brought us Captain America, Incredible Hulk and Iron Man, comes the latest installment in the equally popular Thor franchise. Thor Ragnarok is the headline new release in the first week of March- a [Read more]
Disney and Pixar, over the course of the past several years, have become notorious for producing quality animated movies that are popular with the whole family. They can take unfamiliar characters and make them loveable and relatable- like the old man from Up. This week, we are introduced to Miguel [Read more]
Back in 2015 Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg hit the screen in a comedy about a father and a step-father dueling for the attention of their two children. Daddy’s Home became an instant comedic hit grossing a whopping 242.8 million dollars at the North American box office. The fact that Wahlberg [Read more]
Treacher Collins syndrome is defined as a genetic disorder characterized by deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. It is not curable but may be treated with reconstructive surgery. Needless to say, the people who suffer from this condition look much different than you or me and, as a [Read more]
There are a lot of perks to living in Northern Ontario. The towns are safe and family friendly. We all know one another and everyone bands together to help out during times of need. And perhaps the biggest draw is the natural beauty that surrounds us. On the other hand, being surrounded by acres [Read more]
February is right around the corner and, like January, the hot new releases continue to hit our shelves at a steady pace. In a month where many Canadians will be cheering on our athletes as they compete at the Winter Olympics in South Korea, it’s important to leave time to stay up-to-date on [Read more]
