Well, because I don’t really have much to say about EVERY SINGLE movie that comes out, starting in a couple weeks, I am going to change my Movies of the Moment column.
Instead of posting about every movie, every week (which I tend to forget at times), I will now post about movies I am interested in for the upcoming month. Basically, it will be in the form of possible hits and misses.
Hopefully, that will be easier to manage.
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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Getting a bit experimental this week, as I tried recording the vlog with my iPhone instead of my webcam. It took longer to upload, but it’s now in HD! Anyways, this week: A Good Day to Die Hard, Safe Haven, Beautiful Creatures, and TIFF Next Wave. Sean Patrick Kelly Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based…
