Sadly, Canadian movie-goers and television viewers don't seem to lend much support to their home-grown film/TV industry ... Canadians have created some fantastic movies (and TV series), but they don't receive the widespread viewing and praise that they so deserve.

In no particular order, here is a list of some Canadian films that I've thoroughly enjoyed (many goodies missing!) ... a variety of genres.

THE SLEEP ROOM ~ 1998, eye-opening drama based on a true story about patients in a Canadian psychiatric facility being used as test subjects for the CIA with the permission of the Canadian government. Starring Eric Peterson and Nicholas Campbell.

TICKET TO HEAVEN ~ 1981, fascinating, gritty drama about a young man becoming involved with a fanatic religious sect. Starring Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster and Kim Cattrall.

THE BOYS OF ST. VINCENT ~ 1992, horrific, heart-wrenching, made-for-TV miniseries about sexual abuse in an orphanage. Starring Henry Czerny and Johnny Morina.

THE DECLINE OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE ~ 1986, comedy/drama. Denys Arcand film.

NOBODY WAVED GOODBYE ~ 1964, coming-of-age drama. Starring Peter Kastner.

THE ARROW ~ 1997, true story, made-for-TV miniseries about the Avro Arrow. Starring Dan Aykroyd and Sara Botsford.

THE LUCK OF GINGER COFFEY ~ 1964, drama about Irish immigrants in Montreal. Starring Robert Shaw and Mary Ure.

GOIN' DOWN THE ROAD ~ 1970, drama about two friends travelling from Nova Scotia to Toronto with the hope of discovering a better life. Starring Doug McGrath and Paul Bradley.

THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS ~ 2003, very touching comedy/drama which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film. Denys Arcand film.

THE CHANGELING ~ 1980, superior ghost story/mystery. Starring Melvyn Douglas, George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere.

THE DELICATE ART OF PARKING ~ 2003, undiscovered gem, a comedy (filmed as a documentary) about a parking enforcement officer. Starring Fred Ewanuick, Dov Tiefenbach and Nancy Robertson.