A radical feminist story is revealed in Widow Clicquot which took place in the early 1880s in the fertile Champagne region of France. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, played with authority by Haley Bennett is married to François (Tom Sturridge) who owns a failing Champagne vineyard and suddenly dies …
Eastern Townships in the Fall; Discover the Magic
There is nothing on earth quite like the Eastern Townships in the fall. Find out why here. The Eastern Townships of Quebec, with its charming towns, stunning landscapes, and passionate local culture, is a haven for travellers seeking a unique autumn experience. Last year I had the pleasure …
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Navigating the Culture Wars: Parental Rights and the Canadian Charter
Culture wars are a relentless, exhausting cycle. Almost daily, we now find ourselves battling against a barrage of false narratives and disinformation. While some individuals claim expertise on a myriad of topics overnight, from vaccines to climate change, gender, and even constitutional law, many …
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Is Love at First Sight Even Possible Without Being Cheesy? Jennifer E. Smith and Vanessa Caswill Trash the Stereotype.
Jennifer E. Smith's book The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is the basis for Vanessa Caswill's Netflix's sweet and salty adaptation Love at First Sight, starring Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy. They are Hadley, an American off to London for her father's second wedding. She meets …
From Indigenous Rights to TIFF Highlights: A Week of Reflection and Discovery
As we transition from the grip of a recent heatwave, the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the key interest rate steady, the well-deserved sentencing of Danny Masterson, and amidst the political turbulence with Canada's conservatives fueling the culture wars and Doug Ford's government facing ongoing …
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