Railway Maps of the World
Monday, June 20th, 2011In Monday’s National Post I talk to transit nerd Mark Ovenden about his latest collection, Railway Maps of the World.
Lost; Eleanor Catton; Shawn Micallef
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010In today’s National Post, I look back at Lost on the eve of the show’s series finale, which airs Sunday night; I sit down with Eleanor Catton to discuss her debut novel, The Rehearsal; and I stroll up University Avenue with Shawn Micallef, author of Stroll.
Pure Pwnage; Lorin Stein
Thursday, March 11th, 2010In today’s National Post, I talk with Jarett Cale and Geoff Lapaire about their new TV show, Pure Pwnage, while over on The Afterword I’ve posted a Q&A I did with Lorin Stein, who last week was named editor of The Paris Review.
Nirvana the Band the Show
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010In today’s National Post, I talk to Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol of the (very funny) internet TV show, Nirvana the Band the Show.
Conan O’Brien/Jay Leno
Friday, January 15th, 2010City of Words; Cultural Lessons
Saturday, December 26th, 2009In Saturday’s National Post I chat with Sarah Elton about her new book, City of Words, which chronicles Toronto’s history in works of literature. Also, our annual Cultural Lessons kicked off today, though this year we look back on the entire decade rather than just the year; I take look at the rise of reality television.
Jersey Shore
Thursday, December 10th, 2009In today’s National Post I look at the phenomenon that is reality TV show Jersey Shore.
Ken Finkleman
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009In today’s National Post I talk with Ken Finkleman about his latest show, Good Dog.
Robert J. Sawyer on FlashForward
Thursday, September 24th, 2009In today’s National Post I chat with sci-fi author Robert J. Sawyer about FlashForward, the ABC television show - premiering tonight - that’s based on his novel of the same name.
Jonathan Ames and Bored to Death; Best and Worst of TIFF 2009
Saturday, September 19th, 2009In today’s National Post I profile author Jonathan Ames, whose short story Bored to Death is the basis for the new HBO series of the same name. Also, we take a look at the Best and Worst from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Bring on the mini-burgers!