This evening at 7pm, at the Lightbox, there is the world premiere of Julia Kwan’s gorgeous documentary, Everything Will Be. Set in Vancouver’s Chinatown, the film shows both the beauty and the grit of a dying locale, as condos and new businesses begin to take up residence in what was once a thriving and colorful community….
Tag: Canadian
An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth – Chris Hadfield
Usually when I read a book, I am transported to some faraway land and introduced to characters and situations which ignite my imagination and leave me breathless in anticipation of what might come next. The really good ones have had me scrambling for more from the moment I read the final few lines. I…
An Adventure in Space and Time (2013) – Terry McDonough
Even as I write this, the airing of the 50th Anniversary Special for Doctor Who ticks closer, and I cannot wait, knowing I get to see David Tennant, Matt Smith and John Hurt on the screen as various incarnations of the Doctor, as well as the return of Billie Piper as Rose (in some…
Murdoch Mysteries S07E01 – Murdoch Ahoy
The CBC is proud to see the return of celebrated Canadian detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) in the season 7 opener this evening. In typical Murdoch style we see a wonderful blending of elements forming a highly enjoyable season opener, as Murdoch, Brackenreid (Thomas Craig), and Dr. Julia Ogden (Helene Joy) board the S.S….
TIFF 2013: Empire of Dirt – Peter Stebbings
Empire of Dirt is the latest offering from actor-turned-director Peter Stebbings, and while I haven’t yet seen his first film (Defendor), I was definitely looking forward to delving into this second effort. The film opens with TIFF 2013 Rising Star Cara Gee as Lena, the young, single mother of a teenaged girl, who works…
National Theatre of the World presents I Seen You On T.V.
After our chat with Matt Baram and Vanessa Matsui of Seed (what til you see that ep!) Sue and I were asked if we would like to check out an improv show at the Drake Hotel. We responded with a resounding yes. The last Wednsesday of every month, the National Theatre of the World put…
Join The Fight To Save Bomb Girls!!!
Fans all over the world were devastated to learn of Global TV’s decision not to renew the critically-acclaimed Canadian historical drama, Bomb Girls, for a third season. It’s no secret that we here at the Mind Reels have been in love with this show from the very beginning, and our love has only grown…
Captain Canuck Webseries Indiegogo Launch!
The Great Hall, a gorgeous theater, sits in the west end of Toronto, only a couple of blocks from my own apartment. Members of the cast and the crew of the new animated webseries that will put Canadian superhero Captain Canuck on to the internet, including Lost Girl favorite Paul Amos, are present for…
Sick (2012) – Ryan M. Andrews
There’s a new film festival in town called Blood In The Snow. Organized by Festival Director Kelly Michael Stewart, of Fangoria magazine, the festival spotlights Canadian talent and Canadian film, specifically, Canadian Indie Horror films. Nice. Sadly, Sue and I didn’t learn about this in time, and missed the media window, but I did get…
Toronto After Dark – Lloyd the Conqueror – Michael Peterson
Canadian geek comedy finds its way into the Toronto After Dark Film Festival with the Live Action Role Play comedy – Lloyd the Conqueror. Lloyd (Evan Williams) a likeable if a little dim fellow with a very 70s feathered hair style and his friends, Patrick (Jesse Reid) and Oswald (Scott Patey), are having a bit…
