The Canadian First Nations family drama Fire Song is a touching and provocative story of a young man who falls in love with a male classmate. Their “Two Spirit” union goes against the grain on their traditional reservation in Northern Ontario. Shane believes his choice to love the person he loves will bring shame to his family, an added weight… View Post
How She Travels ∼ by Kathy Buckworth Air Canada recently made headlines when they announced a policy that would see parents paying a service fee of $40 on Tango fare tickets, for the privilege of sitting next to their own children. At issue was a two year old who would not be seated next to Mom or Dad unless they… View Post
David Bezmozgis’ drama Natasha tells a story of a Russian teenager’s arrival in North Toronto, the heart of the Russian Jewish community. Her presence has far-reaching effects, as the community reaches out to her but she chooses to carve out her own path. She wreaks havoc on the tightknit community, to say the least. Her prior life in Russia was… View Post
∼ Review by Anne Brodie Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg (West of Memphis, Deliver Us From Evil) points her lens at that star that shone brightly and then was gone, that wonder of female rock and roll, Janis Joplin. From her uncomfortable roots in Port Arthur Texas to her undisputed place at the top of the music world to her tragic… View Post
Dr. Pearlman’s Top Ten Tips for Healthy Aging! Recently Dr. Jennifer Pearlman shared her tips for healthy aging with What She Said! If you missed her appearance on the show, check out her list right here… Achieve hormone balance Eat like the Islanders Move your body outdoors Stay Strong Sleep well Stress less Mind your gut Keep clean Stay connected Have… View Post
Opens Friday April 22 in Canada Anne Brodie Interviews Michael Showalter Sally Field goes for broke in the funny, whimsical and sometimes dark Hello, My Name is Doris. Field plays a sixty something woman who is finally free when her domineering mother dies. Doris sets out to find adventure, break out and hit it off with her crush, the new… View Post