On Friday, September 14, I got to attend the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), something I've wanted to do for years. My husband received tickets from his coworker, who couldn't attend the premier screening of The Paperboy. We jumped at the chance to see a screening at the Elgin Theatre. I thought I was prepared … Continue reading The Paperboy at TIFF: A First Experience
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Harbourfront Centre – Free Movies
Tuesday night, in honour of a friend's birthday, my fiance and I were invited to his place for snacks, drinks and cake, followed by a free outdoor movie experience at the Harbourfront Centre's WestJet stage. I haven't visited Toronto's Harbourfront (Canadian spelling of course) since I was a child, and have very fond memories of … Continue reading Harbourfront Centre – Free Movies
Book & Move Review: On Writing / Stand By Me – Stephen King
"If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that." Stephen King, On Writing I finished reading Stephen King's book On Writing a while ago and have been letting it percolate in my mind while I studied for my last NCARB ARE exam. (That's … Continue reading Book & Move Review: On Writing / Stand By Me – Stephen King
Empire Fan Favorites
My newest favorite thing to do in Vancouver, is watching "classic" movies at the Empire Theatre on Granville. The company has brought us Empire Fan Favorites, which takes place in cities across Canada.They have been purchasing the rights to play older movies on the big screen, and I first noticed them last summer. As I … Continue reading Empire Fan Favorites