From Eric Volmers from Calgary Herald:
Link: Calgary-raised Paul Sun-Hyung Lee on finding his Appa in Kim’s Convenience
“The word stereotype, I think, was misused in this case. I always say we are not stereotypes, we are playing archetypes. The difference is, with a stereotype it is one common trait that you blanket an entire group of people with. That’s it. That’s all they are, that’s all they will ever be. You can interchange anybody with a stereotype.” Continue reading.Â
From Tony Wong of the Toronto Star:
Link: Our TV critic moonlights as an extra in Frankie Drake Mysteries
I wasn’t sure whether to be flattered or offended. After all, I was being offered a role on the new CBC series Frankie Drake Mysteries.
“You can play a waiter in a Chinese restaurant!†the publicist cheerfully suggested.
After years of interviewing Asian American actors such as John Cho (Star Trek), Eddie Huang (Fresh Off The Boat) and Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken) about the lack of Asian representation in movies and television, playing an ingrained stereotype lacked appeal, to say the least. I had also, in the past, pointedly called out Canadian television producers for making racist comments. So maybe I wasn’t the best candidate. Continue reading.
From Bill Brioux of The Canadian Press:
Link: ‘Workin’ Moms’ returns with Reitman exploring more ‘really authentic’ stories
Catherine Reitman has it all: two children aged one-and-a-half and four; a loving husband and supportive parents; even her own TV series, CBC’s “Workin’ Moms.”
And it’s killing her. Well, not literally, but Reitman, 36, is not afraid to tell it like it is when it comes to juggling kids and a busy career. Continue reading.
From Michael Pickard of Drama Quarterly:
Link: By hook or Kreuk
“For a Canadian show, it goes at a slower pace. It’s a serialised drama that looks at things that are pretty topical, from environmental issues through to abuses of power and abuse within families and communities, and also through female empowerment and success. So we’re really looking at topical issues in a slow, emotional way that I feel isn’t common in legal dramas.” Continue reading.
From Gwen Benaway of CBC:
Link: 7 years later, Being Erica is still dismantling myths of young womanhood
While Being Erica has more than its fair share of ridiculous moments, there is a vibrant emotional heart at the centre of the show. I remember watching the very first episode when it aired, struck by the idea of a show entirely devoted to Erica’s growth as a person. Continue reading.
