Let The Right One In
Friday, October 31st, 2008In today’s National Post I review Swedish vampire flick Let The Right One In. I think that’s the first time I’ve given a film four stars.
Post Decade
Monday, October 27th, 2008Continuing our Post Decade series, in today’s paper we take a look at the cultural highlights of the last ten years; I offer my opinion on best book. Also, if you’re in Toronto and have nothing to do this afternoon come check out the International Festival of Authors; I will be participating on a panel regarding the future of reading.
Sasha Fierce
Friday, October 24th, 2008Mr. Blackwell
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Fade to Blackwell: In today’s National Post I take a look at the legacy of Mr. Blackwell, the infamous fashion critic who died Sunday.
Nino Ricci, part three; Liz White
Saturday, October 11th, 2008In today’s National Post, my three-part series on author Nino Ricci concludes with a look at everything that comes after a book hits the shelves. Also, I profile Liz White, leader of the Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party, who is running for a seat in Toronto against Bob Rae, amongst others.
Freehand Books
Thursday, October 9th, 2008In today’s National Post, I take a quick look at Freehand Books, the upstart Calgary publisher of Marina Endicott’s Giller-nomiated novel, Good to a Fault.
Irvine Welsh
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008The sunshine state just got a little darker: Irvine Welsh and I talk about his new novel, Crime.
Nino Ricci, part two
Saturday, October 4th, 2008In today’s National Post you’ll find the second part in my series on Nino Ricci’s new novel, The Origin of Species.
Rafael Goldchain
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008In today’s National Post, I talk to acclaimed Toronto photographer Rafael Goldchain about his new book, I Am My Family.