Donald Sutherland
Thursday, July 31st, 2008In today’s National Post I chat briefly with actor Donald Sutherland.
Stuff White People Like; ice cream
Saturday, July 26th, 2008In today’s National Post, I sit down with Christian Lander, author of Stuff White People Like. Plus, I talk to some kids about ice cream.
Just Buried; The Dark Knight; Ben Lyons
Friday, July 25th, 2008In today’s National Post, I review the new dark comedy Just Buried, discuss The Dark Knight on the Popcorn Panel, and look at Ben Lyons, one of two young film critics tapped to replace Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper on At The Movies.
Living With
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008In today’s National Post: a look at Living With, a new photography exhibit exploring HIV/AIDS in Rwanda.
Hal Niedzviecki; John K. Samon; Maria Coffey; Anthony von Mandl
Saturday, July 19th, 2008A whole bunch of things today:
• An article about a social experiment conducted by Hal Niedzviecki. Read a follow-up on The Ampersand.
• Q & A with John K. Samson of The Weakerthans. Read the full interview here.
• Q & A with author and adventurer Maria Coffey. Read the full interview here.
• An article about wine guru Anthony von Mandl over on The Appetizer.
That’s all, I think.
Gonzo; Stuck
Friday, July 18th, 2008In today’s National Post, I review Gonzo: The Life of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, and the horror-comedy Stuck.
Toronto International Film Festival
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008In today’s National Post: I take a look at the Canadian programming for the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. For more, check out The Ampersand.
Zoo
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Elephant Man: In today’s National Post I go behind the scenes of the Toronto Zoo with elephant keeper Chris Dulong.
Music festivals
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008It’s summer festival music week at the National Post. In today’s paper, I explore the trend of European-style music festivals in North America.
Polaris Music Prize
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008In today’s National Post, I take a look at the Polaris Music Prize short list.