Tonight, with my Film class, I’m going to the Ontario Film Review Board (i.e. where they give the movie ratings).
I get to see a film that’s yet to open and I get to learn about how they rate the films.
I’ll make sure to post my observations afterwards.
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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