Terence Crutcher, Kim’s Convenience, and Luddite Club
People have been so encouraging about this column that I signed up for a workshop called How to Be a Great Canadian Novelist.
Spotlight: Richard Rose
“You learn from failure, not from success.”
Squaring the Circle
In artistic depictions of mental illness, we love a linear story that builds to that dramatic turning point, usually followed by the character’s recovery. Fantastic, shall we get drinks after the show?
Nappoholics Anonymous: Trash, Murvish, and Edward Albee
Such is the power of Albee’s words over me. I am still and always will be afraid of Virginia Woolf. But I also know I’m not alone in that fear.
The SHOW SHOW: Ruth and Liz have a TIFF
Ruth and Liz interview Ryan Gosling. Well, Ruth and Liz TRY to interview Ryan Gosling.
Female Kings
I couldn’t just put on a moustache and hope for the best. I was having my professional Shakespeare debut as the Dauphin of France at the fucking Stratford Festival of Canada.
Nappoholics Anonymous: TIFF, Dad Bods, and Class
I have the same understanding with the Toronto International Film Festival that I do with the raccoons in high park, the wait staff at Annapurna, and Albert Schultz.
Off with Kid Gloves, On with Kid Love
Every director no matter how esteemed should—at least once every other year—work with kids.