William Shatner
Monday, June 30th, 2008In today’s National Post I chat with the one and only William Shatner. For more of what he had to say, check out The Ampersand.
Ivana Santilli; What Toronto could steal
Saturday, June 28th, 2008In today’s National Post, I hang out with singer Ivana Santilli. For a video, check out The Ampersand. Also, in honour of Canada Day, myself and a few other reporters take a look what Toronto could steal from the rest of Canada to make the city better.
Dash Shaw
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008A good story well told: In today’s National Post I talk to graphic novelist Dash Shaw about his new work, The Bottomless Belly Button.
Beach reads
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008In today’s National Post, I tackle the eternal question of serious literature versus beach reads.
Liza’s Garden; MMVAs; Jeff Fuchs
Saturday, June 21st, 2008A few small things in today’s National Post: I check out the new green roof at the Royal Ontario Museum; revisit the behind the scenes shenanigans at last weekend’s MuchMusic Video Awards; and talk to author and photographer Jeff Fuchs about living in Shangri-la. For the full Q & A with Jeff, check out The Ampersand.
Global Metal
Friday, June 20th, 2008In today’s National Post I review the documentary Global Metal and sit down with the film’s directors.
Wacky Packages
Thursday, June 19th, 2008In today’s National Post, I take a look at a new book called Wacky Packages, which celebrates the subversive stickers that rose to fame in the 1970s.
Samurai; Lewis Black
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008In today’s National Post, I take a look at a samurai art exhibit opening in Toronto, plus I chat with comedian Lewis Black about his new book, Me of Little Faith; for the full interview click here.
Wolf Parade
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008In today’s National Post, I talk to Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner about the band’s new record, At Mount Zoomer.
MuchMusic Video Awards
Monday, June 16th, 2008With the rain coming down in sheets - not to mention the lightning - I wasn’t sure if they’d be able to pull this off. Here’s a recap of last night’s MuchMusic Video Awards.