I was 7, maybe 8. Our usual sitter was busy that night so my parents had a neighbourhood boy, one I barely knew, babysit for my brother and I. My brother and I were watching TV downstairs when the babysitter, who was probably about 14 at the time, called me upstairs. Obediently, I went. “Do you … [Read more...]
Hollywood’s Obsession With Reboots Is Ruining TV (And Our Childhoods)
Back in May, the 3-hour TV remake of the hit movie Dirty Dancing aired on ABC to mostly disastrous reviews and a barrage of Twitter memes and snarky comments. While nostalgia always seems to be in style, the recent trend of big screen classics into made-for-TV movies or live productions has become a … [Read more...]
Celebrities “Stand Up To Cancer” And Canada Joins In!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a spectacular event! On Friday, September 5th, Hollywood stars will join together to support Stand Up To Cancer Canada (SU2C Canada) in a one-hour fundraising telecast to be aired simultaneously on CBC, City, CTV, Global and other Canadian services. Live from … [Read more...]
Cal-i-fornia Girls!
Ah, yes. The Katy Perry song I love to hate has been playing long and loud in my house this past week. Why, you ask?Well, because my girls and I are heading down to California ourselves (only four more sleeps)!It all started as a dream around this time last year. With my marriage disintegrating, my … [Read more...]
Getting “Native” with Adam Beach
CBC's winter season is about to start and they asked me to come in and chat with some of their stars. Adam Beach is a familiar face on both sides of the border, with am impressive resume ranging from North of 60 to Flags of our Fathers; yet somehow the first thing I ask him about is … [Read more...]
My Resolutions for Hollywood
I don't do New Year's Resolutions. I would never keep them, so I don't bother. I'm sure they work for other people, but alas not for me. Usually by mid-February (who are we kidding, mid-January) I can barely remember what I resolved to do (or not do), so I figure it couldn't have … [Read more...]