The complex relationship between Hollywood megastar Cary Grant and his wife Dyan Cannon in the sixties is rich fodder for BritBox’s four-part biopic Archie. Jason Isaacs plays Grant, born Archie Leach, and Grant’s real-life daughter with Cannon, Jennifer Grant, produced the series. Laura Aikman plays her mother Dyan. See? What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with Aikman about this singular… View Post
Dyan Cannon was an aspiring singer and actor when she married Cary Grant in 1965. She was bubbly, ambitious and bright, but once they married, he wanted her to be a traditional housewife and look after him. Their complex relationship, based on intense attraction is the basis for the new BritBox four-part series Archie, a reference to Grant’s birth name… View Post
By Anne Brodie Jialing Zhang’s disturbing documentary detailing China’s 20 years of smart tech surveillance of its citizens is the stuff of nightmares. Award-winning festival hit Total Trust reveals through secret footage the ways and means authorities pursue grudges against citizens who speak too freely, via tech advances like face and voice recognition. Movement is strictly controlled. People pass through… View Post
Welcome to December, the time of year where women transform into holiday superheroes, balancing festive commitments with grace and gusto. Amidst the whirlwind of parties, concerts, and markets, What She Said is here to offer you a delightful escape. So, as you navigate the festive frenzy, let this show be your go-to source for laughter, insight, and a well-deserved break…. View Post
Many Canadians are intimately connected with Type 2 diabetes, either through personal experience or knowing someone who is affected. It’s estimated that 11.7 million people are living with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or pre-diabetes, conditions that impact the body’s ability to produce or effectively use insulin. However, despite the prevalence of this disease, numerous Type 2 diabetes myths… View Post
By Anne Brodie Maestro, Bradley Cooper’s epic – he wrote, directed, stars in, produced, learned the fine art of conducting, played piano and probably much more – is an explosion of imaginaton. The flying, sweeping, microscopic, macroscopic, outre cinematography, the interplay of black and white and colour, and the razor-sharp performances that withstand the power of the camera movements are… View Post