The incidence of reported concussions in children is on the rise. In fact, among children and youth (10-18) who visit an emergency department for a sports-related head injury, nearly 60% are diagnosed with concussions. Specifically, the reported incidence of head injuries sustained by children and youth playing football, soccer, and hockey have increased of more than 40% between 2004 and… View Post
Movie & TV reviews by Anne Brodie, BFCA BTJA AWFJ TFCA FIPRESCI The comedy The Last Word stars Shirley MacLaine as Harriet Lauler, who is retired following a high powered career with no outlet for her demanding nature, no friends and no personal interests. She’s lonely and frustrated and decides to set things right by reconnecting with her estranged daughter (Anne… View Post
Iconic Women in Broadcasting Join us for the lively discussion with our distinguished panel of iconic women who have expanded their personal brand to achieve even greater success across multiple platforms and mediums. Thursday 04/20/2017 SHERATON HALL A/B 3:40PM – 4:30PM (50 minutes) Additional Details Moderator Kirstine Stewart Chief Strategy Officer Diply GoViral Toronto, Canada @kirstinestewart Panelists: Christine Bentley TV… View Post
Movie & TV reviews by Anne Brodie, BFCA BTJA AWFJ TFCA FIPRESCI X-Men Logan and Professor X – Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart – are at the end of their ropes in this latest dark, end days actioner meant as a sequel to 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine and 2013’s The Wolverine. It’s not necessary to have seen X-Men films spanning the… View Post
Holodomor, the intentional starvation of up at 7 million Ukrainians in 1932 and 1933 only came to light in 1991. Stalin manufactured a policy of famine in the country known as “Europe’s breadbasket” as a genocide so Russia could easily take over the resources rich country. Only when a western reporter dug into the mystery behind the mass deaths did… View Post
And it wasn’t even a movie plot. It was real life, the Show of Shows dedicated to movies that became somehow more entertaining than any movie. The 89th Academy Awards broadcast has taken its place as one of the most stunning ceremonies in its broadcast history. The Gaffe of Gaffes – La La Land’s short-lived Best Picture win… View Post