Embarking on the journey of caring for aging parents, I find myself at the core of the “sandwich generation,” grappling with the dual pressures of nurturing my daughters towards independence and aiding my parents as they navigate towards more dependence. My delicate balancing act is not unique, but a reflection of the broader societal challenges of aging, highlighting the evolving… View Post
By Anne Brodie Michael Keaton directs himself in Knox Goes Away an intense crime drama about an assassin’s lapse into dementia. military and got into a murder-for-hire and cleanup racket headhunted for his skills by Al Pacino’s boss. Knox’s diagnosis of rapid spiralling means he has to set things right, gather his assets, and figure out his relationship with his… View Post
Every International Women’s Day, I take a well-deserved break. Why even try and jostle for space in a room flooded with corporations and politicians wielding their bullhorns for a day, turning what began as a profound call for social justice in 1975 into a shallow, Hallmark-esque spectacle? It’s an audacious display of gaslighting. “Adore women? Of course, we do. Let’s… View Post
As we adjust our clocks to spring forward, embracing the promise of longer days and warmer weather, there’s a stark contrast that can’t be ignored. While time marches on, the progress in women’s rights seems to be caught in a perpetual loop, reminiscent of a bizarre Groundhog Day where advancements are continuously met with resistance. It’s a poignant juxtaposition—this week,… View Post
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