By Anne Brodie Meet the 2024 Governor General artistic laureates in their natural habitats in a new series of seven short films. The National Film Board of Canada commissioned filmed profiles averaging 3 – 5 minutes and one at 23 to honour Canadian performing artists of excellence, via “portraits …
Zeroing in on Critical Social Justice Issues with a Side Dish of Entertainment
We live in a relentless 24/7 news cycle so it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant bombardment of information. That's why this week's What She Said is designed to help you navigate through the noise and focus on issues that truly matter. This episode highlights critical social justice issues …
Not the Greatest Week at the Movies, Thank Goodness for Streamers and Film Fests!
By Anne Brodie Richard Gere stars in Longing, a romantic drama partly shot in Kitchener and Hamilton, with a peculiar bent. Adapted from writer-director Savi Gabizon’s own 2017 film, it’s a story of loss and hoped-for redemption. Gere is Daniel who meets his Canadian ex-Rachel (Suzanne Clément) …
Change-Makers Unite: Exploring Stories of Influence and Innovation
I had no idea that schadenfreude could be so delicious, but last week’s news cycle served up a buffet of it, giving the very worst people a generous dose of comeuppance! From high-profile convictions to good riddances, it was a great week for 'finding out' how the pendulum of justice swings. And to …
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A World of Stories to Amuse and Spark Conversation with Cannavale, DeNiro, Caine, Cumberbatch, Devery Jacobs and Brian Epstein!
By Anne Brodie Bobby Cannavale puts in a deeply felt performance as Max, a comedian, alongside William A. Fitzgerald in Ezra. Fitzgerald is a talented autistic actor who plays Max’s autistic son with such power it’s hard to believe this is his debut. Max co-parents with ex Jenna (Rose Byrne) who …