Best Books of 2010; Best Films of 2010; Under- and Overachievers of the Year
Friday, December 31st, 2010In a few hours 2010 will be no more; it makes perfect sense, then, to look back at the year that was:
• My favourite books of the year.
Paul Giamatti
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010Earlier this year, during the Toronto International Film Festival, I sat down with actor Paul Giamatti to talk about Barney’s Version, the big-screen adaptation of Mordecai Richler’s beloved novel. In the film, he plays Barney Panofsky, a curmudgeonly TV producer trying to win back his ex-wife, Miriam. Our interview is in today’s National Post.
Barney’s Version
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010It took producer Robert Lantos 12 years to bring Mordecai Richler’s final novel, Barney’s Version, from the page to the screen. I talk to him about the long process in today’s National Post.
Sergio Aragonés
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010You don’t have to be a regular reader of MAD magazine to recognize the work of Sergio Aragonés: he’s contributed more cartoons and comics to the satirical magazine than just about any other artist in the world. His work is collected in a new book, Sergio Aragonés: Five Decades of His Finest Work, and I recently spoke to him about it.
Robert Paul Weston
Saturday, December 18th, 2010Robert Paul Weston’s first novel, the critically acclaimed Zorgamazoo, was published in 2008. This fall, he released his second novel for young adults, Dust City, which is narrated by the son of the wolf who ate Little Red Riding Hood. I talk to him about the book, the Grimm Brothers, and the stigma of being a kid’s writer in today’s National Post.
The King’s Speech
Monday, December 13th, 2010Mark Logue is the grandson of Lionel Logue, the speech therapist who worked with King George VI; he’s also the co-author of the new book The King’s Speech, the release of which coincides with the movie of the same name.
Nicolas Dickner
Saturday, December 11th, 2010In Saturday’s National Post I talk to Canada Reads-winning author Nicolas Dickner about his new novel, Apocalypse for Beginners.
Cleopatra
Thursday, December 9th, 2010In today’s National Post, I chat with Stacy Schiff, author of Cleopatra: A Life.
Wrecking Ball vs. Rob Ford
Monday, December 6th, 2010In Monday’s National Post I chat with a few of those participating in Wrecking Ball’s latest ripped-from-the-headlines theatrical event, this time targetting the new Rob Ford administration.
Tony Burgess; Beach Reads
Saturday, December 4th, 2010In Saturday’s National Post I talk to Tony Burgess, who has two new books out this Fall, and round-up the best beach reads for people heading south for the holidays.