Lost Girl Set Visit

  It’s a dark and dreary day as Sue and I make our way across the cityscape of Toronto, heading to the west side so that we can plunge into the mysterious, and enchanting world of the Fae. Showcase has invited us to the set of Lost Girl! We’re very eager to have a look, as…

Canadian Toy Con!

  Sue and I are very much enjoying our association with the Burlington and the Canadian Toy Cons. This past weekend, we traveled out to the Sheraton Airport Hotel out on Dixon Road, eager and excited to see what new treasures we would find. When we first started, both Sue and I were just in…

The Mind Reels chats with Greg Nelson and Adrienne Mitchell – Played

  Sue has been championing CTV’s new show Played to me since it has premiered. I’m a little behind, only being two epsiodes in, but I can already tell you that it’s intelligent, engaging, and features some fantastic acting. Produced by Back Alley films, which also oversaw our much loved Bomb Girls, Played is a…

The Mind Reels Visits Murdoch Mysteries

  It was a sweltering July day, the 15th to be exact, when Sue and I disembarked from our bus in what felt like the middle of nowhere. And even then there was a walk through more nowhere, and down an unsuspecting road, until we stumbled ont our destination for the day. From the front, this rather…

Tim Guests on The MatineeCast

  Last week, I sat down with my friend Ryan McNeil to chat and review Paul Greengrass’ latest film Captain Phillips starring Tom Hanks. There’s some good laughs as we both watch one another’s recommendations to follow that film up with, as well as some great talk about film in general. Have a listen here!

Hammertown Comic Con

Sue and I, with our friend and camera operator Kayleigh Book in tow, tackled the Hammertown Comic Con in Hamilton this past weekend, and we had a lot of fun! There were 3 Back To The Future guests, a couple of DeLoreans, some fantastic costumes, great art, and some cool folks to chat to! Sue…

Happy Birthday to The Mind Reels!!

  It has been two years since our inaugral post. Even now, Sue and I look at each other, completely baffled, wondering how we got here?! We’ve seen and done some amazing things this past year, have chatted to some brilliant folks, made some incredible new friends, and have continued to pursue our love of…

The Mind Reels Chats with Bitten’s Steve Lund and Michael Xavier

  The Fan Expo vids are coming to an end, but we’ve got this one and one more. This one features Sue at the Space booth, chatting with Bitten (based on Kelley Armstrong’s novels) cast members Steve Lund and Michael Xavier. As the chat progresses a couple of surprise guests show up! Thanks again to…

Getting Ready for Nuit Blanche with Lisa Anita Wegner

  Sue and I catch up with Lisa Anita Wegner to chat about her installation at Queen and University for the all night Nuit Blanche art festival October 5th, 2013. She brings with her Vanessa Lee Wishart, and Nikolai Berda, who helped create her vision, Lots of laughs and talk follow in our usual manner!

Catching Up With Kevin Hanchard

  The highly enjoyable video selfies from Fan Expo continue as Sue and I catch up with the fantastic Kevin Hanchard from Space Channel’s brilliant series Orphan Black!