By Anne Brodie The Monk And The Gun by Pawo Choyning Dorji, which was shortlisted as Best International Feature for this year's Oscars is genius - a compelling, exciting story, the opportunity to experience life in a far distant country with a vastly different culture than our own, and the …
J-Lo, Thrice, Juliette Binoche Twice, Daisy Ridley, Coco Chanel, Britain’s Oscars and Food, Glorious Food! French Food!
By Anne Brodie Jennifer Lopez releases her first album in ten years alongside a star-studded fantasy musical film This Is Me…Now: A Love Story reflecting her headling grabbing love life, now at 54. Dave Meyers' film in partnership with J-Lo is an ambitious, visually enticing "cinematic odyssey, …
Three Little Birds. Sir Lenny Henry Pays Tribute to Jamaican Women Who Crossed the Ocean for Better Lives in the UK. But Was It Better?
Three Little Birds - Yazmin Belo, Rochelle Neil and Saffron Coomber The devout Hosanna played by Yazmin Belo seeks a husband who is as devoted to God as she is, while Chantrelle, played by Saffron Coomber, dreams of a future as a movie star, the new Elizabeth Taylor. But can their dreams be …
Women and Immigration, Freezing One’s Assets, Canada’s Newest Female Cop, a Pill to Cure Heartache … et plus!
By Anne Brodie The Canadian Reads 2015 book Ru, the dramatic true story of Kim Thúy whose family fled Vietnam for Canada, endured a nerve-shattering journey and adjustment to a strange culture has been adapted for the big screen. They were the so-called "boat people" fleeing a murderous regime. …
Britain’s beloved Sir Lenny Henry Pays Tribute to Three Resilient Women Who Left Jamaica for the UK in the Heartwarming Series Three Little Birds.
Sir Lenny Henry, Britain's beloved actor and producer remembers three strong women from his family, and all the others, who left Jamaica for better lives in England in the 50s in the BritBox series Three Little Birds. They were not prepared for the challenges they'd face including sexism, racism, …