By Anne Brodie By Anne Brodie Kate Winslett’s powerful screen presence finds the right vehicle in Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning cinematographer Ellen Kuras. Winslett’s Lee Miller, a former New York model, discovered when New York publishing magnate Condé Nast saved her …
Meet Vancouver’s Women Leaders in Sustainability and Indigenous Culture
This week, What She Said is zeroing in on Vancouver and a group of women whose passion for their work left a lasting impact on me. In August I was invited on a "Bees, Trees, and Booze" themed press trip by the Fairmont Waterfront, expecting to enjoy a few days of eco-friendly tourism. What I didn’t …
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Canada’s Oscar Entry in Theatres, Not Fade Away, Transition, Family, tr*mp Doc.
By Anne Brodie Universal Language, Canada’s 2025 Best International Academy Award entry, a TIFF hit, is a hoot! A brilliantly whimsical and highly original outrider taking us into a snowbound world of the surreal and bizarre. Director Matthew Rankin and writers Ila Firouzabadi, Pirouz Nemati and …
Bill Gates Doc, TIFF Tidbits, Royal Scandal Redux, Goethe, a Cannes Hit, Comedy et plus.
By Anne Brodie The exceptionally interesting and somewhat reassuring look at the state of the planet, society, and life itself focuses on the words of one of the most influential humanists of our time – Bill Gates. The five-part docuseries he produces and presents examines issues of concern to …
Embracing the Season: Building Resilience, Staying Healthy, and Enjoying Fall Adventures
The first week of school is now in the rearview mirror, and we’re officially in the "final sprint" of the year. With non-stop activities, events, and holiday preparations on the horizon, it can either feel like a blessing or a curse, depending on where your mental and physical state is at. This …