Canadian film review: Operation Avalanche Operation Avalanche could be considered The Dirties adapted to “What if we didn’t go to the moon?” That is unfair to Matt Johnson, though that thought might enter your head. The g…

We went to the moon. #MattJohnson might convince you that it's possible we faked the moon landing. #OperationAvalanche is definitely his film in style and presentation. The premise is asinine but the adventure they give us is compelling. #CanadianFilm

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Does the writer and director matter when picking a film? I make an argument that writers and directors matter, especially when they are the same person.

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Happy #EarthDay to those who celebrate. Everybody I know lives on #Earth. So we should all celebrate. We have this in common.

Canadian film review: Crackie The story of Crackie seems simple. Teenage girl Mitsy (Meghan Greeley) wants to live with her mother but is stuck with her grandmother Bride (Mary Walsh) in rural Newfoundland. Gwenny (Cheryl Wells…

Crackie showcases multigenerational trauma among 3 generations of women in Newfoundland. Mitsy, the teenage girl, takes up with a much older man. Her mother moves back. Mitsy wants to live with her mother but the love is one-sided. #CanadianFilm

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Canadian film review: Canadian Strain Canadian Strain paints an world in Ontario once marijuana becomes legal. The film uses actual footage of various related events with a fictional story about your well-versed neighbourhood drug deal…

Happy #420Day to all who celebrate. We suggest a great #CanadianFilm to celebrate. #CanadianStrain. What happens when to a marijuana dealer when the government makes pot legal? buff.ly/9IoBWaz

Rogers Sportsnet sells the national rights. TVA Sports took that over in the first contract in 2014. The new contract starts this fall. This may be a negotiating tactic even if the losses are very real. Rogers is trying to recover $ as well from overpaying for the rights.

Wondering how many Montreal Canadiens games next season will be available on French TV Anglophones in the Montréal Canadiens region don’t have to read this article. Though they might benefit from where sports television in Canada is going. There was no drama with the Ottawa Sen…

For an anglophone, I am intrigued by the notion that outlets aren't rushing to carry the Montreal Canadiens on TV in French. Right now, 39 games are up for grabs. The NHL assures us all the games will be in French next season. Where?

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National Canadian Film Day 2026 Welcome to National Canadian Film Day — 2026 edition — from Reel Canada. There are Canadian and international events involving Canadian films. The list doesn’t have U.S. events. T…

Welcome to National #CanadianFilm Day, 2026 edition. Lots of free screenings in Canada. Some screenings elsewhere. A chance to love and appreciate Canadian film.

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What we have seen of Molly Parker, star of Doc As we have noted, Molly Parker is a rarity in that she is a Canadian actor who is the star of a U.S. TV series in Doc. The show is wrapping up Season 2 tonight airing the final 2 episodes 8p-10p Ea…

Doc, starring Molly Parker, finishes up Season 2 tonight. We look back at the considerable list of #MollyParker projects where we have seen her. Not all of them are Canadian.

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What we have seen of Molly Parker, star of Doc As we have noted, Molly Parker is a rarity in that she is a Canadian actor who is the star of a U.S. TV series in Doc. The show is wrapping up Season 2 tonight airing the final 2 episodes 8p-10p Ea…

Doc, starring Molly Parker, finishes up Season 2 tonight. We look back at the considerable list of #MollyParker projects where we have seen her. Not all of them are Canadian.

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Undertone is a new horror film that involves a podcast and is shot inside the director's home. Catching up on a list of 23 all-time Canadian comedy films. All in our latest #CanadianFilm notebook.

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You easily could have watched Hockey Night in Canada and always have seen Scott Oake. After Hours was a thoughtful ending to a night of hockey. #ScottOake is retiring at the end of the playoffs.

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"Free with ads" is helpful and annoying. Used to be worse watching movies with commercials. The movies are better these days.

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Welcome to #NationalBeerDay. My favourite, which I haven't had in awhile, is La Fin du Monde from Quebec. My favourite with dinner.

Canadian film review: Violent On the surface, you could argue that a Canadian film called Violent that is all in Norwegian would not be the best candidate for one of our Canadian film reviews. The good news is that Violent isn&…

Violent is not a violent film. A character study of the last encounter for a young woman of 5 key people in her life. Technically a #CanadianFilm but you will easily mistake this for a Norwegian film.

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Vendors burdened by rising costs as Chicago farmers market season ramps up Customers came out in the rain for the opening of Green City Market Lincoln Park on Saturday. Merchants expressed gratitude for the support amid high gas prices and federal funding cuts.

#farmers have to eat. The regime in power is definitely anti-farmer. #farmersmarket
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Hoping you are having a good #EasterMonday. That isn't a thing in a lot of places. I only remember Easter Monday as an extra day if spring break ran the week before #Easter.

Happy #Easter to those who celebrate. Hope you are with loved ones.

At Blue Jays game in Chicago. White Sox concessions have gone poorly. Most food items not available. Only 2nd game of season.

Hope this is a good Friday for some. A Good Friday for others.

More than okay to chase Best Picture nominees for the Academy Awards. Extend the net to other years to find some wonderful films.

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Canadian film notebook: Chasing the Best Motion Picture candidates from the Canadian Screen Awards There is an Oscars chase for some. The chase is to see all the Best Picture nominees before the Academy Awards air. The dynamic changed for the 2009 film year from 5 nominees to 10 selections. Occa…

Chasing the best picture nominees for the Canadian Screen Awards is almost impossible to do before the ceremony. #CanadianFilm rolls out more slowly, especially outside of Toronto. I've seen all but one and that is unusual.

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Happy #Passover to all those who celebrate! Chag Sameach

My uncle died a year ago. No joke. My only blood uncle. Only learned about this in mid August. There was no funeral but that wasn't the point. Family is weird.

The Beatles - The Fool On The Hill (Official Video) YouTube video by TheFreddyShow

#971TheDrive plays 10 "fool" songs on #AprilFoolsDay. The one song they never play is this #Beatles classic.

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Tempting to think of today as March 32 instead of April 1. #AprilFools had its place in more naive times. One of the few joys of being older is remembering a world where fooling people was fun.

Canadian film review: The Dirties If you look at Matt Johnson’s career as a filmmaker, Nirvanna the Band the Show were like the short films that a lot of filmmakers start out making. The Dirties is guerilla-style filmmaking i…

The Dirties is more than just guerrilla style filmmaking. The film is a parody of the planning of a school shooting, or is it? A must watch if you enjoyed Matt Johnson's making of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. #CanadianFilm

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The Junos were live and celebrated Canadian music. Not in the late spring but late winter. An ideal time to celebrate. The #CanadianFilm and #CanadianTV celebrations are joined at the hip. Used to be in March but now are trapped in late May. A lot of awards given off-camera. Follow the Junos way.

Canadian TV notebook: Toronto Blue Jays hitting 50 seasons The Toronto Blue Jays started in 1977 so this season is the 50th season for MLB’s only current team outside the United States. The video shows the team right from the snowy start at Exhbition…

A #CanadianTV update: A new Dan Levy project for Netflix. CW eagerly gets Season 4 of Sullivan's Crossing to the airwaves. The Toronto Blue Jays have a video tribute to 50 seasons of MLB's only team outside the United States.

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A fan of libraries? Here are some fun titles to find that are library-related.

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