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James Mackin

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About James

James Mackin has occupied numerous positions since beginning his journalism career at CityNews 680, including anchor, reporter, digital, and editor. With a passion for cinema, including all the latest and greatest films as well as goings on in the world of film. Catch his weekly MUST-WATCH Top 10 online or on air, as well as reviews of some of the latest films! After first starting his education at the University of British Columbia, majoring in film studies and minoring in German Studies, he then spent two years at Seneca College, studying journalism and discovering a passion for audible storytelling.

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MUST-WATCH: Musicians galore entering the Top 10
MUST-WATCH: Musicians galore entering the Top 10

This week in the MUST-WATCH, we've got lots of musicians entering with entertainment about themselves! Whether it's the Jenny from the Block, a rapper who started with Odd Future, or the greatest reggae...
REVIEW: Goodbye Julia shows a nation's tragic beginning
REVIEW: Goodbye Julia shows a nation's tragic beginning

The newest nation that exists is the Republic of South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan on July 9th, 2011. For decades prior, the region was the centre of two civil wars. The latter civil war...
MUST-WATCH: Love beyond the grave
MUST-WATCH: Love beyond the grave

There's lot of romance entering the MUST-WATCH ahead of Valentine's Day! But will the top spot go to some romance in London, or some undead affection? Perhaps it'll go to a show about how tricky it is...
REVIEW: Perfect Days is a simple, yet perfect film
REVIEW: Perfect Days is a simple, yet perfect film

Many of us live a life filled with routine. We wake up at the same time every day, eat the same breakfast, drive down the same streets to the job we work most days of the week. The monotony of our lives...
MUST-WATCH: Larry David and spies galore!
MUST-WATCH: Larry David and spies galore!

There's tons of spies sneaking their way into the MUST-WATCH Top 10 this week! But could that top spot go to the latest project from Childish Gambino, or perhaps Larry David? You'll have to keep reading...
REVIEW: Fitting In, and why being a teenage girl is hell
REVIEW: Fitting In, and why being a teenage girl is hell

Many of us might look back fondly on our teenage years, but for more than most it's a period of our lives filled with embarrassment. Getting worked up over things that don't matter, obsessing over dumb...
MUST-WATCH: Soaring through the skies
MUST-WATCH: Soaring through the skies

We've got some high-flying action entering the MUST-WATCH this week! But could this fighter pilot series soar to the top spot, or could it go to a miniseries about an infamous drug lord? Perhaps a documentary...
REVIEW: Ru celebrates the healing nature of the kindness of strangers
REVIEW: Ru celebrates the healing nature of the kindness of strangers

Something many people in Western society know very little of is the experience of living as a refugee. Fleeing a terrifying situation, spending months upon months in transit. It's an incredibly scary and...
MUST-WATCH: In space, no one can hear warfare
MUST-WATCH: In space, no one can hear warfare

Another week, another round of entertaining shows and movies entering the MUST-WATCH! But will the top spot go to a war in space, or a murder mystery on a cruise ship? Perhaps an animated sitcom about...