Eleanor de Poitiers was the real name of Eleanor of Aquitaine. She was one of the richest and most powerful women in Europe. Married to Henri. They were a medieval king and queen of France during the Crusades.
Three Pines 1.02 Lacoste and Gamache laughing in the situation room
Celebrating Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers!
“I consistently find myself doing work that is rooted in social justice.”
Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy (2021)
"...this is necessary viewing."
Read more in Planet S's review.
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open (2019) directed with Kathleen Hepburn
'“The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open” stands out in a field of generic, cookie-cutter dramas, not simply in terms of representation — though the female-made, indigenous-focused thriller offers a field day for intersectionality theorists — but also in the unconventional way the story unfolds. Filmed in what looks like a single real-time tracking shot (not counting a 12-minute intro to establish the characters), this resourceful Canadian micro-indie establishes an immediate, urgent language all its own to confront the problem of domestic abuse, making the issue personal for both the characters and their audience.'
Read more in Variety's review.
c'sna?m: The city before the city (2017)
" c̓əsnaʔəm is a Musqueam village that dates back over 9000 years. c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city is a documentary about the fight that Musqueam put forward to regain control of their lands from a 108 unit condo development, in order to protect their lands and burial site."
Learn more on CiTR 101.9 FM's review.
A Red Girl's Reasoning (2012)
"A RED GIRL’S REASONING is a no-holds-barred, neo-noir thriller featuring a formidable female vigilante who seeks revenge."
On Demand on Cinema Politica.
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Okay, Canadians, I see you making good media sometimes. This movie made me say “Holy fuck,” out loud, on many occasions. It’s actually insane and also very gory. Most definitely not for the faint of heart. I’m not normally one for gore, but this was so well done. Especially the sprinkles of animation. Adore.
I think this is also the first time I have ever heard dialogue of an Indigenous language that was set in the present day. This movie was an insanely cool take on a “post-colonial” society, especially one that is in crisis. Highly recommend looking up the meaning of the title to get another layer to the plot.
The relationships portrayed between Indigenous people and the white people are really interesting. Some are still managing to be racist in times of the apocalypse and some are outsiders for the first time ever. It is very interesting to see who are the people that get things done and who cannot.
A zombie apocalypse was such a good setting for this commentary, and coming from 2023, it spookily mirrored the racist comments from the pandemic. Amazingly well-done, plus it will make this film absolutely timeless.
Watch this film if:
Gore, gore, and more gore!
Commentary on colonialism and eco-colonialism
Similar titles:
Manhunt (2022) (post-apocalyptic book, but the infected individuals are men, gender commentary)
Isolation (2005) (similar building tension parasite, takes place on an Irish farm)
would anyone be interested in a gif pack of elle-maija tailfeathers from ‘three pines’? (i think im gonna try to make it anyways but i thought i’d put it out here too)
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Three Pines’ On Prime Video, Where A Police Detective Investigates Murders In A Tiny Village In Quebec
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Three Pines’ On Prime Video, Where A Police Detective Investigates Murders In A Tiny Village In Quebec
If you go over Alfred Molina’s IMDb listing, you see over two hundred appearances. And he’s played everything, from a cop in a Law & Order spinoff to Hercule Poirot to Doctor Octopus. Still, when he appears on our screens, we’re always glad to see him, because he brings depth to whatever role he does. He plays a cop again in a new Quebec-set mystery series on Prime Video, and he makes it a whole…
"The film Stellar is an overwhelming sensory experience in this specific (beautifully designed) bar, at this particular time, listening to the music on the jukebox these two characters have chosen. Loretta Todd might liken this to translating the oral tradition to the screen: 'All these sensual experiences of that moment would help me return to that moment. That’s the genius of the oral tradition. It’s embedded, in song, dance, and ceremony, very rich sensual experiences in which the words are embedded.'"
Found a wonderful new show on Amazon called Three Pines starring Alfred Molina based on the Louise Penny’s novels.
Great murder mysteries that also brings to light one of the darkest moments of the church run residential schools and the horror the indigenous children of Canada suffered in these institutions.