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 …
Looking at a Way of Life Gone, a Chilling Spy Thriller, Downunder Mystery, Downtown En Route, and Summer ReRuns Ahoy!
By Anne Brodie Sweetland is the second film in a couple of weeks about the devastation that fell on Newfoundland and Labrador’s cod fishers’ industry when corporate trawlers emptied the waters locals had survived upon for hundreds of years. It focuses on a small, tight island community offered …
Seasons of Growth: From Brain Health to Holistic Beauty and Beyond
May is blossoming all around us now, bringing vibrant flowers and lush green lawns—a beautiful reminder that life moves in cycles, with a time for rest and a time for growth. As the days grow longer, it's a perfect opportunity for all of us to extend ourselves a bit more each day, learning and …
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