This Life writer Alison Lea Bingeman breaks down “Perfect Day”

Spoiler warning: Do not read this article until you have seen This Life Episode 202, “Perfect Day.”    Would you live your life differently if you knew you were running out of time? That’s one of the overarching themes of CBC family drama This Life, and it was a major focus of this week’s episode, “Perfect … Continue reading This Life writer Alison Lea Bingeman breaks down “Perfect Day”

The stars of Kim’s Convenience sound off on the groundbreaking series

After being bumped a week because of the Toronto Blue Jays wild card game, Kim’s Convenience is back on track. Debuting Tuesday at 9 p.m. with back-to-back episodes on CBC, the series is the brainchild of Ins Choi, who penned the original, award-winning play. Starring Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Appa, Jean Yoon as Umma, Simu … Continue reading The stars of Kim’s Convenience sound off on the groundbreaking series

The Nature of Things explores the lives of “Pompeii’s People”

I’ve been fascinated with the story of Pompeii from a young age. A town full of people and animals who were overrun by the ash from an erupting volcano? It set my imaginative mind reeling. It still does, so I was jazzed to learn it was the focus of The Nature of Things‘ season return … Continue reading The Nature of Things explores the lives of “Pompeii’s People”

Heartland goes through changes heading into Season 10

I can’t believe it’s been seven months since Heartland signed off. And yet here we are, discussing the Season 10 return episode, “There Will be Changes.” When we last left the folks at Heartland ranch, Lou had rebuffed Peter’s desire to get back together, Adam and Georgie were officially a couple, and Casey and Tim were … Continue reading Heartland goes through changes heading into Season 10

Working It Out Together: Decolonization Dance

Season 3 ends on a high note featuring dance, and its ability to heal. Host Waneek Horn-Miller sums up the significance of dance: “Dance has always been an integral part of our ceremonies and traditions. It expresses our prayers, and our mythology, it celebrates our victories, and is a way to heal.” However, colonization nearly destroyed … Continue reading Working It Out Together: Decolonization Dance