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Fate – The Casting Process

August 26, 2024July 11, 2024The Bottom LineBrandon Routh Janet Montgomery, Fate, Harvey Keitel, Jonathan Baker

So in my last article, I had to get into the story of why Brandon Routh was chosen, as well as some of these other actors. Starting off, Brandon Routh was picked because he is

What Makes Toronto Such a Good Location for Hollywood Films and Shows

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024The Bottom LineFilming, Filming Locations, Frankenstein, Location, The Apprentice, Toronto

Toronto has long been a favored destination for Hollywood filmmakers. The city has consistently stood out as an ideal location for a wide array of movies and TV shows. Its diverse landscapes, architectural versatility, and

Remembering Legendary Canadian-American Producer Albert S. Ruddy

June 5, 2024June 3, 2024The Bottom LineAlbert S. Ruddy, Coonskin, Little Fauss and Big Halls, Making It, Million Dollar Baby, The Cannonball Run, The Godfather, Universal Television

Cinema lost a creatively and historically important figure recently, as Albert S. Ruddy passed away on May 25th at the age of 94. Ruddy was born in Montreal, Quebec, to Jewish parents, but was consequently

Remembering Norman Jewison

January 31, 2024February 1, 2024The Bottom LineNorman Jewison

Last week, Canada lost a towering figure not just in the industry of cinema, but in its history. Norman Jewison, who was born and raised in Toronto, has left an indelible mark on cinema with

Reacher Should Be on Your Radar

December 20, 2023December 18, 2023Television, The Bottom LineAlan Ritchson, Amazon Prime, Reacher

My mother is an avid reader of fiction. Voracious, even. She is never without a book to read, or more specifically, a thriller. She is always chasing the next good genre piece that have her

Gen V Tethers Itself to The Boys in Two Brilliant Ways

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023The Bottom LineGEn V, The Boys

I have made no secret of my love for Gen V, the latest spinoff to the hit series The Boys, for reasons I have previously covered, but perhaps the most impressive aspect of the show