Nick Hornby

Friday, March 5th, 2010

I profiled Nick Hornby for the Post when he was here last fall promoting his new novel, Juliet, Naked. It was during TIFF, and his film, An Education, was at the festival, so he talked a little bit about that too. In honour of the Oscars, I finally posted the Q&A.

2010 Juno Awards

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

The nominations were announced yesterday, and I was there.

Bitter Medicine; Zooey & Adam

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

In Wednesday’s National Post I chat with Clem Martini, co-author of the new graphic memoir Bitter Medicine. I also talk to filmmaker Sean Garrity about his latest movie, Zooey & Adam.

Luminato

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Luminato announced this year’s dance and theatre programming and I wrote about it.

Marcel Dzama

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Saturday. Marcel Dzama. Here and here.

Lost Booker Prize

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Scandal! Margaret Laurence is no longer eligible for the Lost Man Booker Prize.

Andrew Kaufman; Mirvish

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

In today’s National Post I talk with Andrew Kaufman about his new novel, The Waterproof Bible — there’s a bit more here — and check out the 2010/2011 Mirvish line-up.

Until the Light Takes Us; Soundtrack for a Revolution

Friday, February 19th, 2010

In today’s National Post, I review a film about Norwegian black metal, and one about the music of the civil rights movement.

Elizabeth Kostova

Monday, February 15th, 2010

In today’s National Post I chat with Elizabeth Kostova, author of The Historian, about her new novel, The Swan Thieves.

Emily White

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

In Saturday’s National Post I talk with Emily White about her book Lonely.