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Canadian Films on the Rise

BySean Patrick Kelly
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First, this past weekend I read that Trailer Park Boys became the #1 movie in Canada (#11 in North America) with a box office of $1.3 million.

Now, I read that the Quebec-made buddy film “Bon Cop, Bad Cop” has just become the highest grossing Canadian film, beating the 24 year old record held by Porky’s (which was technically a US-distributed Canadian-made film).

Yeah, things are looking up for the Canadian film industry.

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Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

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