Ken Taylor's name may sound familiar to you. Taylor (shown in the photo above) was the former ambassador to Iran, who was the centre of the narrative in Ben Affleck's Hollywood blockbuster film ARGO - a true story about how he personally sheltered six American diplomats during the 1979 hostage … [Read more...]
Oscars 2013 Recap
In typical Oscar fashion, it felt long and went into overtime. When it came to the host, it was a night that made me miss Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. A LOT. When it came to everything else...it was a night where Adele seemed to "phone-in" her performance, Kristen Stewart was sulking, Catherine … [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...]
Film Review – ARGO
Imagine that six US diplomats have taken refuge in a Canadian embassy during an Iranian Revolution in 1979. The revolutionaries haven't discovered them - yet. U.S.- Iranian relations are at a breaking point. You are a CIA rescue specialist and you have a couple of days to get them out before they … [Read more...]
TIFF 2012 – Galas & Gearing Up!
The Toronto International Film Festival 2012 (TIFF) is gearing up with yesterday's exciting announcements of the Galas & Special Presentations. There will be 17 Galas and 45 Special Presentations, including 38 world premieres. Many other films from around the world will also be … [Read more...]