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Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.
Films are produced by recording actual people and objects with cameras, or by creating them using animation techniques and/or special effects. They comprise a series of individual frames, but when these images are shown rapidly in succession, the illusion of motion is given to the viewer. Flickering between frames is not seen due to an effect known as persistence of vision — whereby the eye retains a visual image for a fraction of a second after the source has been removed. Also of relevance is what causes the perception of motion; a psychological effect identified as beta movement.
Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. The visual elements of cinema need no translation, giving the motion picture a universal power of communication. Any film can become a worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue. Films are also artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them.
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Alliance Atlantis - A creator, producer, distributor and broadcaster of filmed entertainment with significant ownership interests in seven Canadian specialty television networks.
Calgary International Film Festival - Brings a quality and diversity of film to Calgary movie-lovers. Provides membership details, submission guidelines, schedules and latest news.
CanadaMovies.net - Movie showtime listings, tons of contests, exclusive reviews, home video releases, entertainment news, trailer links, and other movie information.
Meta Description: [ Movie-related info and contests in Boston, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, New York City, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. ]
Canadianfilm.com - Information, history, and links for fans of classic Canadian cinema.
Meta Description: [ Canadianfilm.com seeks to celebrate, inform, and entertain its visitors through information, history, Quicktime, desktop patterns, t-shirts, screensavers, and links that celebrate the art, style, and history of the men and women that recorded our nations cinema past. ]
Cinema Clock - Lists upcoming movies and show times in theatres across Canada. Includes user ratings and DVD release information.
Meta Description: [ Movies in Canada, your movie guide to all theatres in your city. Movie times, trailers, reviews, ratings, upcoming movies, Top 10, promotions in the following cities: Amherst, Baie-Comeau, Banff, Belleville, Brandon, Brantford, Brooks, Calgary, Campbell River, Charlottetown, Chicoutimi, Corner Br... ]
Cinema.ca - Complete movie theatre schedule listings for Canada. Movie showtimes, theatre phone numbers, addresses.
Meta Description: [ Complete movie showtimes for Canada. Theatre phone numbers, addresses, movie showtimes, trailers and reviews ]
Cineplex Odeon Canada - Movie listings and information on individual theatres.
Empire Theatres - National movie theatre chain. Includes movie information, location details, special events, job opportunities, company background, and explanation of the film classification system.
Famous Players Theatres - Dates and showtimes for movies playing in any Canadian location, reviews, and corporate information.
FilmCan - Reviews, on-line ratings, movie postcards, a comprehensive list of coming movies and an up-to-date schedule of all movies playing anywhere in Canada.
Meta Description: [ FilmCan (ne:Majik Movies) features Reviews, On-line ratings, Movie Postcards, a comprehensive list of coming movies and an up-to-date schedule of all the movies playing anywhere in Canada. ]
Hollywood North Report - HNR - Film and TV news source, featuring all releases in the country with news and articles from a Canadian perspective, inside scoops and interviews.
Meta Description: [ HNR Hollywood North Report Canadian Film and TV News Vancouver BC Film Industry Information Toronto Ontario Canada Entertainment Celebrity Review Contests Contest DVD Movie Reviews ]
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival - The largest documentary festival in North America.
Meta Description: [ Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the largest doc fest in North America. ]
Magnus Opus - An occult mockumentary following an esoteric performance artist and his rise to immortality.
Meta Description: [ Magnus Opus The Movie is a funny look at an esoteric performance artist that is heavily into the occult and plans to educate the unwashed masses. People who liked Spinal Tap will love this mockumentary, of the nature of art, the occult and conspiracy theories. Funny and original Magnus Opus is a ... ]
Movie Views - Current movie reviews written by published teen columnist Jamey Hughton, a member of the Online Film Critics Society
Meta Description: [ current movie reviews & articles by published canadianteen columnist, jamey hughton: a member of the online film critics society. (new releases, movie vault, all-time favorties, top 10s, sideline analysis, indie corner, on the trail previews, movie ]
MovieCritic.ca - Movie critic Luc-Rock Paquin reviews Hollywood movies and independent films from a Canadian perspective. Reviews, ratings, best and worst, news and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Award-winning Canadian movie critic Luc-Rock Paquin reviews Hollywood movies and independent films from a Canadian perspective. All movies receive a rating from A+ to F. ]
OnlineDVDRentalGuide.ca - A guide to Canada's online DVD rental sites Includes forums, directory, and ratings.
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ReelWorld Film Festival and Foundation - Annual film festival presenting the excellence and achievement of emerging diversity in film, video, and new media. Includes information about the festival, the industry, sponsors, and how to volunteer.
Meta Description: [ Supporting Canadian Excellence & Diversity in Film & Video | ReelWorld Film Festival, Canada's premiere celebration of excellence and diversity in film and video, returns to Toronto for its 7th year from April 11-15, 2007. ]
The Canadian Film Encyclopedia - CFE - A reference project from the Film Reference Library, a leading educator and research and information resource for Canadian film. Covers some of Canada’s foremost historical and modern films and filmmakers.
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Toronto International Film Festival - The official site of one of the world's best festivals for new cinema.
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