Welcome back to our coverage of Canadian films on the CBC. We've seen a few new films this summer and fall, even to us, though they are likely Canadian films in name only.
This is the final weekend of Canadian films since Hockey Night in Canada returns on October 14. Sports is the theme for this final weekend of Canadian films.
CBC shows Canadian films on Saturday night before Hockey Night in Canada returns to the public broadcaster.
This summer, the CBC presentations are starting at 9 pm local time (9:30 pm in Newfoundland).
We are getting 3 films in the final week, though some weeks only have 2 Canadian films.
This is a nice service from the public broadcaster.
Here is the CBC Canadian films schedule for early October 2023.
October 7
9p Breakaway (2011)
11p Goon (2011)
1a The Grizzlies (2018)
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Canadian film review: Breakaway
Canadian film review: Goon
Canadian film review: The Grizzlies
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Goon is more violent than typical Canadian films, yet may find a U.S. audience
Breakaway is a cute film that combines the India influence in Canada with hockey. Perhaps the only Canadian film featuring Rob Lowe. We recently reviewed that Canadian film.
The original Goon has a lot of fighting yet surprisingly is a good film. Alison Pill has a much more interesting character in the original film. You might recall that CBC showed the same film on April 15.
The Grizzlies is a wonderful film about sports and community in an Indigenous village. The film paints a fairly accurate picture of living in a remote community.
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Yes, we praise a lot of Canadian films. Watching films with commercials isn't fun. These intriguing Canadian films address issues where Canadians should be familiar, even if they aren't in their regular wheelhouse.
Saturday nights during the hockey season means the NHL on CBC. Otherwise, CBC has Canadian films in store.
Canadians can choose to watch these Canadian films on CBC Gem. For a monthly fee, you can watch them without commercials.
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photo credits: The Grizzlies; Goon
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