“We need to matter. We need to feel relevant in the world.” A quote often misattributed to Andy Warhol states that at some point in their lives, everyone on Earth will be “world-famous for 15
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The Documentary Tradition in Canada
The documentary tradition in Canada has quite a fascinating history. When you think about it, Canadian filmmakers have been capturing the spirit of this nation through documentaries for over a century now. From the earliest
Continue ReadingThe Legacy of Ryan
I’ve never experienced a commingling of reality and fiction quite like Ryan. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything quite like Ryan. The closest comparison I can make is with
Continue ReadingTalent On Tap – Caroline Brunt Nurses Us Through Bevel Up
Every city in Canada has a homeless community and some of them happen to have a drug addiction. There are people in society that will claim to be outstanding citizens but fail to acknowledge/contribute to
Continue ReadingExclusive – Christina Willings Creates Beauty
I’ve always lived by the notion, if we were all the same it would be a boring world. Self-expression is something that could be demonstrated through art, through poetry or fashion. What happens if that
Continue ReadingExclusive – Finding The Road Forward
When I think of a documentary, my mind immediately prepares to be informed and switches to sponge mode. I’m about to learn something new and usually brace myself for impact. However, when I had the
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