This Week in Movies – May 26, 2017
Here is my summary of this week’s new releases.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
- She-Devil – Royal Cinema
- Shaun of the Dead – Carlton Cinema
- The Room – Carlton Cinema
Here is my summary of this week’s new releases.
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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