In 1951 British commoner Margaret Sweeney wed Captain Ian Campbell, the 11th Duke of Argyll and jumped way up the social ladder to become the Duchess of Argyll. Their 1963 divorce launched a maelstrom of media and public scrutiny. The Duchess was painted as an adultress fairly or unfairly linked to dozens of men. The Duke’s controlling ways, violent outbursts… View Post
Michael McGowan’s sensitive adaptation of Miriam Toews’ novel All My Puny Sorrows starring Allison Pill, Sarah Gadon, and Mare Winningham follows a tight-knit family struggling with the suicide of their father/husband (Donal Logue), years after the fact. It changed the landscape of who this Mennonite family is as a unit and as individuals. Gadon’s Elf, a renowned classical pianist toys… View Post
Michael McGowan’s excellent film adaptation of Miriam Toews’ best-seller My Puny Sorrows explores the relationship between sisters Yoli and Elf; one’s dealing with divorce, a rebellious daughter, and her sister’s obsession, a renowned classical pianist contemplating the end of life. Alison Pill and Sarah Gadon are the bright centres of this chamber piece exploring family history, imagined legacy, and the… View Post
By Anne Brodie Filmmaker Eva Husson’s English-language feature debut Mothering Sunday gives 1920’s England women more layers and complexity than most period pieces, allowing Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) to jump classes in a strict classicist society and embrace her sexuality without the possibility of marriage. We follow her one Mother’s Day, as she serves lunch to her employers (Coin Firth… View Post
By Anne Brodie – OK folks I was not able to see Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once this week, and folks are raving about it. I’ll get to it next week or my name’s not Better Late Than Never. In theatres. Gary Oldman is just berserk as the most eccentric boss on TV since Alan Brady in… View Post
Project Bakeover’s mission is to guide struggling professional bakers toward rediscovering their joy and commitment, with a little common sense and passion. Master pastry chef and chocolatier Steve Hodge and designer Tiffany Pratt travel across Canada reviving bakeries with wisdom, sweet tips and empathy. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with Hodge about the series’ emotional and chocolate content and… View Post