One of my favourite film festivals in the city is the delightful TIFFKids International Film Festival (April 9 to 21) held in Toronto at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in the heart of the entertainment district. This annual event hosts some of the best films from around the world for the littlest movie … [Read more...]
Lost & Found
In March 2011, we witnessed the devastation in Japan made from one of the world's worst tsunamis. Thousands lost lives or left homeless. Businesses and houses were washed away into the ocean. An unbelievable force of nature. The ocean waves have been carrying the debris across the waters and … [Read more...]
Perfection: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
If you're a sushi lover you may be interested in the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi: Portraits of a Perfectionist. At almost 90 year old, Jiro Ono is a sushi chef with celebrity-like status who runs Sukiyabashi Jiro - a three-star Michelin rated restaurant in Japan. It's not a fancy … [Read more...]
Guess Who Wants to Play Lance Armstrong?
Ah....disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong... First came the doping scandal. Then came last week's televised confession to Oprah Winfrey. Then the news that Paramount Pictures and director J.J. Abrams' production company have secured the rights to New York Times reporter Juliet Macur's upcoming book … [Read more...]
Adele to Perform “Skyfall” Live at Oscars
She has never sung it live, but today the rumour was confirmed - Adele will perform the Oscar-nominated "Skyfall" at the awards telecast on February 24th, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This theme song from the latest James Bond film is a massive hit for Adele. She is fresh off her win for … [Read more...]
Oscar Nominations Announced!
2013 Oscar host Seth MacFarlane and actress Emma Stone announced this year's Academy Award nominees this morning. There weren't too many surprises in most categories with Steven Spielberg's Lincoln leading the pack with 12 nominations. Life of Pi is a surprising second with 11 overall nominations … [Read more...]
Holiday Movies I Watch Over and Over
It's usually by second week of December, that I find myself reaching into my bookshelf for my favourite Christmas-themed DVDs. While I have many to choose from, I find there are five which I watch every year no matter what. Yes, there is It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street, but what I … [Read more...]
Golden Globe Nominations Announced – “Lincoln” Leads
As the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their Golden Globe Award nominations this morning, Lincoln came out with the most nods in the Film category. The Steven Spielberg-directed drama received a total of seven nods for a portrait of the Civil War-era president. Popular and … [Read more...]
Kravitz As Gaye, Gosling Goes Gruesome
Two handsome actors. Two interesting roles. Lenny Kravitz (48) and Ryan Gosling (32) are both in the news for their upcoming movie roles. First up is Kravitz, who has been tapped to portray American soul singer Marvin Gaye in an upcoming biopic directed by Julian Temple. Temple has directed … [Read more...]
Ekran – Toronto Polish Film Festival
If I were to ask you to name a Polish director, you'd probably say Roman Polanski. Or you may name my favourite - the late Krzysztof Kieslowski. Andrzej Wajda or Anieszka Holland might also come to mind. But what about emerging young talent? That may be a tricky one. Poland continues … [Read more...]