By Anne Brodie History will be made tomorrow and we are its witnesses. Few of us have seen the coronation of a British monarch. The last, Queen Elizabeth II, was 70 years ago. She served longer than any Monarch since Britain’s organisation as a kingdom in early medieval times and was widely respected and loved. The jury is out on… View Post
CBC and CBC Gem – Shailyn Pierre-Dixon is Macy Murdoch Combining science fiction, action, mystery, and friendship in a series aimed at young people, Macy Murdoch aims to take viewers on a compelling trip back in time. We meet Macy, a descendant – three times granddaughter – of Det. William Murdoch. Macy’s familial link to the famous figure, and researched… View Post
With warmer weather upon us, triggers like pollen, ragweed, trees, and grass are making life uncomfortable for many Canadians – leaving sufferers with runny noses, itchy eyes, coughs, and difficulty breathing. It’s estimated that 18 per cent or more than six million Canadians are impacted by allergies — and that’s a huge number. In my practice, I see between five… View Post
By Anne Brodie So the kiddies are off to a week of winter camp leaving their suburban parents Emma (Emily Hampshire and Josh (screenwriter /co-star Jonas Chernick) alone for the first time in years. They’re really looking forward to, well, having a lot of sex, “We don’t have to close the doors! We can do it anywhere!” but when push… View Post
Charles Dickens’s thirteenth novel Great Expectations, published in 1860, tells a tale that could be told throughout human history. It examines issues of class, patriarchy, the weaponization of emotion, and manipulation. Young Pip leaves his humble and abusive rural home, to avoid becoming a blacksmith like generations of his family. He takes a position as companion to the reclusive Miss… View Post
By Anne Brodie Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, or Hot Docs, the biggest doc fest in North America celebrates 30 years of life-based, non-fiction films. From a community affair now reaching across Canada, this year April 27th – May 7th, 214 films from 72 countries will be presented in person, and as of May 5, 100 will stream nationwide… View Post