Soulpepper; Expose Yourself

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

In today’s National Post I explore the ways in which Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company has re-embraced the art of poster design, while in Weekend Post I chat with James Reid about his event photography business, Expose Yourself.

The Yes Men Save The World

Friday, January 29th, 2010

In today’s National Post I review The Yes Men Save The World.

Basia Bulat; Carl Köhler

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

In Tuesday’s National Post I chat with Basia Bulat, whose new album, Heart of My Own, comes out today. I also take a look at a series of author portraits by Carl Köhler on display at the University of Toronto.

Paul Quarrington

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

One of Canada’s most celebrated writers, Paul Quarrington, died yesterday. Here’s what I wrote about him. I also rounded up remembrances from Canada’s writing community, which can be read on The Afterword.

Nirvana the Band the Show

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

In today’s National Post, I talk to Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol of the (very funny) internet TV show, Nirvana the Band the Show.

Treat Me Like Dirt

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

In Saturday’s National Post I talk with Liz Worth about her book Treat Me Like Dirt: An Oral History of Punk in Toronto and Beyond.

Conan O’Brien/Jay Leno

Friday, January 15th, 2010

If you’re on Team Coco, you should have watched his show.

RZA’s Victory or Death

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

In today’s National Post I look at Victory or Death, RZA’s first foray into the art world.

Most anticipated books of 2010; Peter Darbyshire

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

In today’s National Post (and over on The Afterword) I preview the 2010 Winter/Spring books season, and interview Peter Darbyshire about the last-minute things an author must do before his/her book hits stores.

Fakes and Forgeries

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

In today’s National Post I take a look at Fakes & Forgeries, a new exhibit opening at the ROM next week.