Ai Weiwei’s refugee documentary Human Flow is one of the most important films of the year. The Japanese artist, filmmaker and humanitarian has created a visual masterpiece following some of the 65 million human beings believed to be wandering the earth at this moment and refugee encampments in 23 countries including Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Palestine, France, Greece, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kenya,… View Post
When it comes to weeknight suppers: quick, delicious and economical are key! Chicken is a classic family go-to that lends itself well to a variety of flavour combinations. Great Value Yogurt, found exclusively at Walmart Canada is a perfect way to tenderize chicken while adding a burst of flavour. Follow along on social media and use the hashtag #WeLoveGreatValue Coconut Chicken… View Post
Sean Baker’s joyous, exasperating and provocative film The Florida Project takes us through a few days in the life of a welfare motel just outside the gates of Disneyworld. Privileged children inside the park and children on the fringes of society aren’t so dissimilar, they share endless curious, find joy and wonder but in that welfare hotel, everything can be lost in… View Post
My husband’s idea of camping is a 3 star hotel. He wasn’t coming with me… “But this is #glamping,” I pleaded, “there’s a king sized bed – a fireplace…a bath! They bring us a breakfast basket – It’s going to be great…romantic…a log frame Safari tent in the woods – come on!” And so we headed east on the 401… View Post
Bladerunner 2049, directed by Canada’s own Denis Villeneuve is a masterful space noir, audacious and sophisticated and it looks spectacular – the thinking person’s space sci-fi, prone to introspection and anxiety. It’s set in a complete universe of unforgettable bleak vastness. Unlike most space outings, this hotly anticipated and long awaited sequel starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford unfolds deceptively,… View Post
Calling all listeners! Kobo has added audiobooks to its free app! A subscription plan is available now to Canadian customers for $12.99 per month on the Kobo App (iOS and Android devices) that includes an already extensive catalogue, including bestsellers like the Harry Potter series. Read: The top 10 best audiobooks of all time (so far) by Kobo Customers can redeem their monthly… View Post