Last Saturday night, I attended the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards! I was blown away by the enthusiasm with which Toronto embraced India's glittering stars, and by the grand scale of the event.The show was long and could have used some serious editing. That being said, there … [Read more...]
Indian Film Awards Come to Canada!!
I'm a huge fan of Indian cinema - I love the movies and the music. I grew up watching Hindi films, and idolising actors from my generation like Rekha, Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. This year, Indian cinema and its glittering stars are coming to Toronto: The International Indian … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Hello Kitty
What a wonderfully busy weekend!Friday started it off with a playdate with a great group of families that are connected through our local Autism Ontario chapter. We met up at our local gymnastics club after dinner and let the kids bounce, swing, run and jump while we got to know some new … [Read more...]
Get Their Fix
Do your kids latch on to favourite television shows or movies or characters and then you have to live with the blaring theme songs in your mind for the next six months straight? Yeah, mine too.When Avelyn hit the 18-month mark she happened to catch an episode of "Arthur" and it was the beginning of … [Read more...]
On-Screen Kisses
Some are romantic. Some are funny. Some are uncomfortable. Some are spontaneous. Some are forced. Some are passionate. Some are hot. Some are not. Some are in the rain. Some are on the beach. On-screen kisses are certainly plentiful. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Westley and Buttercup … [Read more...]
Twenty Minutes with Bruce McDonald and Vanessa Morgan
On Saturday, October 9th, Teletoon will present the premiere of its first original live-action feature, My Babysitter's a Vampire. I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with the wonderful cowboy-hatted director, Bruce McDonald and the lovely Vanessa Morgan, who plays the … [Read more...]
Daydream Nation is Kat Dennings’ Movie.
So, I may be without a press pass this year (Don't ask. Long sordid story) but there are some seriously lovely people who are making sure I get to cover the Toronto International Film Festival for you this year. I have already been to a screening, and next week I will be heading to a gala, another … [Read more...]
Emma Watson, Now with Less Tress
So, this is Emma Watson. You may recognize her from that little franchise called HARRY POTTER. Correction. That WAS Emma Watson. Because now THIS is Emma Watson.Now, I *might* be in the minority here, but I absolutely LOVE it. She claims that she "fancied a change" which, you know, after … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – a great day and an awkward family photo
Saturday was a great day.I didn't even care that the forecast called for heavy rain and possible thunderstorms.We walked down to the local farmers market first thing in the morning. Sean went ahead of us in the van in case the rain started early. When my mom, sister and I got there I saw … [Read more...]
Twenty Emails with Christopher Bolton
Back in the early days when I was just a budding entertainment news writer over here, some DVDs were sent my way for review. After being pleasantly surprised by season one of the best show I had never heard of, I wrote my review of Rent-A-Goalie. What came after was not only a (surprising!) thank … [Read more...]