By Anne Brodie Cineplex has re-released the documentary Navalny in select theatres across Canada. 2023’s Academy Award’s Best Documentary Feature reminds us of the brave decisions and actions of Russian activist Alexei Navalny, Putin’s fiercest critic and leader of the opposition. Navalny died suspiciously of unknown causes in an Arctic Siberian prison on Feb 16 the day after he was… View Post
March has made a confused entrance, embodying both the fierceness of a lion and the gentleness of a lamb. Here in Ontario, the weather is uncharacteristically gentle, bordering on what someone I saw on social media call “apocalyptically nice.” This month also ushers in the celebrations of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, occasions that hold a special place… View Post
As I sit down to write this article, the weight of the topic at hand is not lost on me. Engaging in trans rights dialogue in Canada, especially as someone who is not trans, feels like navigating a minefield. Personally, I feel a responsibility to lend my voice to support a marginalized community but I also need to ensure that… View Post
The infamous highwayman turned sweet-natured good guy in the Apple TV+ series The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin would be nothing without his faithful gang. Ellie White, Marc Wootton, and Duayne Boachie are the trio of highwaymen/woman you want on your side if you are Noel Fielding’s well-meaning horsethief and fame wannabe. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with… View Post
By Anne Brodie Dianne Whelan’s riveting documentary 500 Days in the Wild follows her journey, by foot, canoe, and riding a 40-year-old Wizard bike across 4,634 kilometers of this land and our three oceans. She started in Newfoundland with a phone, GPS, a lighter, a big bag of necessities, and a major need to get away from it all. By… View Post
Is there anything worse than your mother’s words falling out of your mouth, especially when you swore you’d parent differently? This moment of realization, something we all go through, doesn’t mean we’re destined to repeat the same mistakes. Breaking generational parenting cycles is not always easy but it can be done. These cycles are deeply rooted patterns, behaviours, and beliefs… View Post