The director who brought us horror films Hereditary and Midsommar is back with his latest offering, Eddington, a pandemic satire starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. While Ari Aster's film isn’t terrifying in the same way as the others, Eddington delivers a searing snapshot of what happens when a society tears itself apart. Writes critic Barry Hertz: “It is the cinematic equivalent of long COVID – lingering, haunting, and demanding rigorous, skeptical investigation.” Read more.

And in case you missed it: The Emmy nominations were out earlier this week. Our TV critic J. Kelly Nestruck took a deep dive on the snubs and surprises in a big year for Canadian talent. Read more.

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