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Monthly Archives: November 2008
We’ve all been out to a restaurant and seen that guy. You know him. The one throwing the tantrum because he doesn’t like the table or the way his server “looked at him.” He’s the one who holds up the … Read more
Posted in Books, Reviews
Tags: Anthony Bourdain, Steve Dublanica, Waiter Rant
The next instalment of CBC Radio’s popular CanLit debate series has been announced for March 2 through 6 in 2009. The annual “battle of the books” consists of five titles defended by five Canadian celebrities in a weeklong debate, with … Read more
Posted in News-and-Notes
Tags: Canada Reads, cbc
It’s unfortunate when a quality show is not given a fair shake by networks despite loyal interest. This was the hand Firefly was dealt. Set in a world that is both past and future, a mismatched group travel the universe … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Adam Baldwin, Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Joss Whedon, Morena Baccarin, Nathan Fillion, Ron Glass, Sean Maher, Summer Glau
Notorious stand-up comedian Denis Leary has been known for inciting his audiences and creating controversy since day one, including regularly being accused by Bill Hicks and friends of not only stealing large portions of the late comedian’s act but his … Read more
Posted in Books, Reviews
Tags: Denis Leary
Actors can only bring so much to a film but it is up to the director to bring all the elements together. Cooper (Matthew Broderick) suffered a significant head injury at the hands of a co-worker (Louis C.K.), who now … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Alan Alda, Bobby Cannavale, Diminished Capacity, Louis CK, Matthew Broderick, Virginia Madsen
An action film is supposed to have peaks and dips like a roller coaster; not nearly level hills and shallow valleys. Agent Caleb Smith (Jason Priestley) is boarding a plane to take a much-deserved vacation with his family when his … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: Garwin Sanford, Gary Hudson, Jason Bourque, Jason Priestley, Lou Diamond Phillips, Stefanie von Pfetten, Termination Point
Combining two elements that have been seen excessively in cinema is not the recipe for a good film. Zombie Diaries follows the general scenario of an unknown epidemic sweeping rapidly across the country – in this case England – that … Read more
Posted in Film, Reviews
Tags: George Romero, Zombie Diaries
It was obviously going to be difficult to transfer this story to the big screen. And even though the film doesn’t hold a candle to the source material, it’s an adequate adaptation. Bella Swan’s (Kristen Stewart) mom recently remarried so … Read more The appeal of political memoirs is questionable at best, mostly due to their predictability. They all follow a similar format of talking about the politico’s early years, framing him or her for a life in public service. This is then … Read more
Posted in Books, Reviews
Tags: Hell or High Water, Paul Martin
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Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean will appeal a recent decision by Haiti’s electoral council rejecting his run in the country’s Nov. 28 presidential election. The former Fugees member’s candidacy was rejected beacause has hadn’t resided in the country for the past … Read more Here are top 20 programs in Canada for the week of August 9-15, 2010. This chart shows the top TV programs for all home market stations for the week indicated. Programs are ranked based on their average minute audience. The … Read more Here are top 20 programs in Canada for the week of August 2-8, 2010. This chart shows the top TV programs for all home market stations for the week indicated. Programs are ranked based on their average minute audience. The … Read more |
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