Morven Christie is Lex, an Edinburgh wife and mother whose husband is brutally murdered and accused by a local gang of stealing 28M pounds from them. Cal, the crime boss played with wicked glee by Peter Mullan, tells Lexi to find the money or she will be next. The latest of Mercurio’s gripping and imaginative series that will leave you… View Post
By Anne Brodie One of Canada’s busiest film artists is producer, director, writer, cinematographer, and actor Jennifer Podemski. Her work nurturing indigenous Canadian stories for most of her life, across the film disciplines in more than sixty projects is heartfelt and impressive. Podemslki will receive the August Schellenberg Award at this year’s imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, starting today… View Post
In the shadow of the heart-wrenching conflict between Israel and Palestine, the world is starkly reminded of the pressing need for moments of peace and mental preservation amidst the overwhelming global chaos. This week on “What She Said,” I aim to not only acknowledge these profound global struggles but also underscore the paramount importance of safeguarding our mental well-being and… View Post
By Anne Brodie Martin Scorsese’s stunning, career-defining adaptation of David Grann’s book Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, focuses on what he felt was the more urgent story – the plight of newly wealthy Osage Indians in Oklahoma, whose newly discovered oil deposits made theirs the richest community per capita in the… View Post
By Anne Brodie Ladies and gentlemen and Swifties of all stripes – Taylor Swift: the Eras Tour – in theatres now. Fan alert! The Crown launches its final season on Netflix as a double helping, Part 1 with four episodes launching on November 16th and Part 2 with six eppies, on December 14th. The cast returns with additions of Princess Diana’s sons, Rufus… View Post
Each year, World Thrombosis Day (October 13) provides an opportunity for Thrombosis Canada to raise awareness about thrombosis (blood clots), the risk factors and warning signs, prevention measures, and treatment. While it may seem cliché, knowledge is power and while we’re often educated on the warning signs for a stroke or heart attack, venous thrombosis or blood clots in the… View Post