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Somehow it seems appropriate that I would start my first blog entry on my newly launched site with a story. It is the sordid tale of how I entered this trap of becoming a writer. It seems like I was …...
View ArticleFacebook can recognize YOU!
I hadn’t considered the implications before, but Facebook’s ability to recognize you and your friends isn’t just some nifty feature. Given how many people are members of Facebook and large a...
View ArticleKevin Smith takes the truly indie route with RED STATE
I have recently been invited to and attended a private screening of RED STATE set up mainly for bloggers in Los Angeles. That’s almost immediately after Kevin Smith had announced he would be doing no...
View ArticleVariety…
I’ve been writing for Variety lately, and it has been quite an interesting experience. I’ve learned all about execs ankling, directors helming, pics going into prods with tight scheds, and so on. I...
View ArticleCanadian producer has laugh-line to U.S. (VARIETY)
Thunderbird shoots Hollywood-style sitcoms in Vancouver Vancouver-based entertainment production and distribution company Thunderbird Films is changing the way Canada gets its laffs. Already enjoying...
View ArticleChina fish story hooks Canada firm (VARIETY)
Vancouver’s IndustryWorks co-produces animated pic Vancouver-based indie production company IndustryWorks’ president Evan Tylor never expected to be co-producing an animated feature, let alone one with...
View ArticleShared costs aids Canadian vfx shops (VARIETY)
Top houses choose RenderCloud to cut costs With their data storage costs on the rise as visual effects companies render more and more work, vfx and animation houses are finding a silver lining in a...
View ArticleMy Bully & Me
I suppose I can share this now that enough time has ticked away. Now that there’s distance, I can wear certain scars on my sleeves. There’s a certain sense of pride that comes from having gone through...
View ArticleInterview: David Duchovny – Mr. Positivity
Not too long ago, in the year 2015 (now but a distant memory), I got to chat with Mr. David Duchovny as he was in the throes of soundcheck for his musical performance that night. This resulted in a...
View ArticleDick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner & Other Writing Pursuits
It’s been a while since we talked. You, kind readers (all five of you), don’t deserve the silent treatment. So I thought I’d share some of my most recent stories: Dick Van Dyke and Carl Reiner on...
View ArticleOn Learning to Drive (and Trust)
“What took you so long to learn how to drive,” said the examiner as he got into the car, saddling himself next to me. No doubt, preparing for a bumpy ride. But, indeed, what has taken me so long? All …...
View ArticleMake the Most of Your Flight Stopover
Don’t stress about small stopovers in your travel plans. Instead, think of them as mini vacations tucked into your existing one. Many airlines offer great deals if you’re willing to take on a flight...
View ArticleFind Travel Inspiration From These Five Eco-Minded Instagrammers
Looking for some travel inspiration? With Instagram, you can hold a mirror to our planet, its inhabitants and its cultural treasures. Some photos go beyond simple travel inspiration though. They can...
View ArticleFrom the archives: Michael Douglas
(Published in 2014) Michael Douglas offers me water and ensures that I’m comfortable during our interview at the Toronto International Film Festival. Is there anything he could get me? I decline, but...
View ArticleHow the Film & TV Industry Can Make a Safe Comeback During COVID-19
When the announcement came that production was shutting down, most crew members and talent were just about to get ready for the next scene. Most were told that this would be a two week hiatus, with a...
View ArticleMind the Future: My new podcast
The one good thing that has come out of being stuck on my own during COVID-19… I’ve finally launched my podcast, MIND THE FUTURE. The podcast series asks guests from the world of art, science, and...
View ArticleNew Episode! The Future of Gaming
Today, we’re going to be talking all about the future of gaming – and I’ve got just the right guest for it. Joining me today is none other than VICTOR LUCAS, the creator and host of Electric...
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