By Anne Brodie It landed Tuesday and most of you have seen it. Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is long. The opening two acts of more or less static, multi-face exposition, followed by long car chases in Rome and boat-and-bridge chases in Venice would have benefited from a fastidious editor’s cuts. The third act more than makes up… View Post
The 6th annual Weengushk International Film Festival (WIFF) July 14-16, 2023 on beautiful Manitoulin Island brings a wealth of film arts to this remote part of Northern Ontario. 57 Indigenous-made films from around the world will be shown alongside a star-studded lineup of Indigenous Canadian indigenous actors/ filmmakers including Gail Maurice, Jennifer Podemski, and Gary Farmer. WIFF was founded by… View Post
As Canada is gripped by an unprecedented heat wave, we’re finding ways to stay cool – both physically and mentally. This week’s show is a refreshing break from the soaring temperatures, bringing you insightful discussions about family dynamics, virtual travel, and the intriguing world of film. Aly Pain, a certified coach specializing in family conflict, graces our episode with her… View Post
By Anne Brodie Rising star, writer, director, and actor Devery Jacobs, a Mohawk from Kahnawa, tackles coming-of-age on multiple levels in This Place. Jacobs plays Kawenniióhstha setting out on a voyage of self-discovery that brings her to Toronto after a lifetime on the reservation. She grapples with the opposite of her experiences in the city and feels the separation from… View Post
Ellen Barkin is one of my favourite interview subjects, dating back a couple of decades. It was great to speak with her again about her new Netflix comedy feature The Out Laws. Barkin gives her all in this one, doing her own stunts, sustaining injuries and keeping going and finding a comedic soulmate in co-star Pierce Brosnan. They are Lilly… View Post
In this week’s podcast, we converse with individuals embodying power, passion, and perspective. From discussing the ‘Pink Tax’ and ‘Cancer Showers’ to cinematic delights, Canada’s hidden gems, the public education system controversy, and the power of movement, our guests inspire change and challenge societal norms, transforming the way we approach life.