Cinema Axis

Cinema Axis, located in Toronto, Canada, features contributors from diverse regions including the United States, India, and Australia. Established in 2013, our website is a hub for film enthusiasts. We cover everything from blockbuster hits to indie gems, providing insightful reviews, commentary, and the latest news in the film industry. We appreciate your visit and invite you to join us on our journey as we share our love for cinema.

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Frameline @ Hot Docs 2025 Part 2

3 weeks ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

In this episode, Frameline wraps up its 2025 Hot Docs Film Festival coverage with reviews of Yalla Parkour; Coexistence, My Ass!; Saints and Warriors; Ultras; River of Grass; Life Invisible; Heightened Scrutiny; Come See Me in the Good Light; The Last Ambassador; Assembly.. If you missed the episode when it aired live, you can find the podcast version on iTunes or anywhere you listen to podcasts (be sure to rate and review the show).
Hot Docs 2025: Betrayal

1 month ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

Over at POV Magazine, I reviewed the documentary Betrayal. The documentary explores the life of Cindor Reeves, the man who helped to take down the regime of Charles Taylor, his own brother-in-law, in Liberia.
Hot Docs 2025: An American Pastoral

1 month ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

Over at POV Magazine, I reviewed the documentary An American Pastoral. The documentary follows a school board election where there is more than banned books at stake.
Hot Docs 2025: Ghosts of the Sea

1 month ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

Over at POV Magazine, I reviewed the documentary Ghosts of the Sea. The documentary follows a filmmaker as she explores the mysterious disappearance of her bother at sea a decade ago.
Hot Docs 2025: The Track

1 month ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

Over at POV Magazine, I reviewed the documentary The Track. This crowd-pleasing film examines the impact of Sarajevo’s 1.2-kilometre-long bobsleigh, luge and skeleton track on a divided community carrying the scars of war.
Frameline @ Hot Docs 2025

1 month ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

In this episode, Frameline kicks off its 2025 Hot Docs Film Festival coverage with reviews of AI Weiwei Turandot; At All Kosts; Cutting Through Rocks; Marriage Cops; Agatha Almanac; King Matt the First; Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance; Shamed; The Nest; 2000 Meters to Andriivka; #skoden; Life After.. If you missed the episode when it aired live, you can find the podcast version on iTunes or anywhere you listen to podcasts (be sure to rate and review the show).
Thunderbolts

1 month ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

Entering the thirty-sixth film in the never-ending soap opera that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) it’s understandable if one approaches the Thunderbolts with some trepidation. Let’s face it, the MCU’s track record since Avengers: Endgame has been spotty at best. The oversaturation of the brand across theatrical and streaming releases, and Marvel Studios increasing aversion to taking risks, has led to the loss of its identity within the vastness of its multi-verse.
Warfare

1 month ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

War films serve many purposes depending on who the target audience is. They can be tools of propaganda that push a certain ideology, an entertaining feature length commercial designed to boost military recruitment numbers, a reframing of historical events through the lens of hindsight; or, as many of the best ones often do, offer a sobering meditation on what happens when mankind loses its sense of humanity. The common linkage between all is that they are often made by civilians for civilians.
Drop

2 months ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

First dates can be a special brand of horror for those embarking on them. Everything from choosing the right outfit to opening up to someone new can cause great anxiety. It is this sense of fear and vulnerability that director Christopher Landon’s latest film Drop attempts to exploit for thrills. Primarily set within the confines of a fancy restaurant, Drop follows single mother Violet (Meghann Fahy) as she endures what turns out to be the date from hell.
Can I Get a Witness?

2 months ago | cinemaaxis.com | Courtney Small

Over at Exclaim!, I reviewed Can I Get a Witness?. The film is a minimalist science fiction fable set in a not-so-distant future where all the ills of society are cured but no one can live past 50. You can read my full thoughts on the film via the link below:Can I Get a Witness?