It’s finally too late to catch a double feature at the Westwood Theatre. The Etobicoke landmark has sat empty since late last century, bowing out with a screening of Titanic. A ghost theatre has sat on the land for about 15 years while various mayors and city counselors dithered.Priestly Demolitions have much of it knocked
From Monday’s late night talk shows: I’m Dave Letterman, or as the staff likes to call me, “the royal baby.” Congratulations to Kate Middleton and Prince William. They’re the proud parents of a brand-new baby boy. This really is big news — I mean, if the year was 1250 then it would be big news.
Unfortunately I’m going to miss this because I’m heading down to Los Angeles for another TCA press tour, but a memorial for Harry Purvis has been planned. The former TV Guide Canada legend and noted film buff is being saluted by family and friends this coming Sunday, July 28 in Hamilton, Ont. You’ll find all
Who will be the second couple eliminated on The Amazing Race Canada? Race resumes Monday night at 9 p.m., with CTV no doubt hoping many of the three million viewers who sampled last week’s first episode are already hooked.I spoke with host Jon Montgomery back in June at CTV’s Toronto Upfront. The beer-gulping Gold Medalist
Just one man’s opinion, but Entertainment Tonight Canada did not distinguish itself last week by offering viewers an “exclusive” with Cory Monteith’s father.The tabloid entertainment program is not generally on my radar, but I caught a promo Thursday and stuck around for the top of the show. There was Rick Campanelli in New Brunswick at
This week, CHML’s Scott Thompson wanted my take on Netflix’s big breakthrough at the Emmy Awards. Their drama House of Cards drew nine nominations, including Best Original Drama and Best Acting nominations for both Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright.Netflix also scored Emmy noms for Arrested Development and Hemlock Grove. What’s more, their latest original series,
Harry with unidentified fan. Photo courtesyJerry Van Eerdewijk Way, way back when I worked at TV Guide, there was a dapper gentleman who used to hitch a ride in once a week from Hamilton, Ont. He might write a few listings, or do a trivia column, or just chat up the ladies in the art
The Emmy nominations are out and Netflix has everybody’s attention. The U.S. based content platform grabbed nine nominations this morning in Los Angeles for House of Cards, their spicy little drama starring Kevin Spacey (also nominated for Best Lead Actor). They also got some Emmy love for two other shows, including a Comedy nomination for