From Charles Trapunski of SceneCreek.com:
Link: Interview: 5 Questions with Anthony Lemke of Dark Matter
“You see the first alien species, but it’s not quite defined. You see the building of the sci-fi world, of the effects of the technology and what it has on us, how people interact with each other and how criminal investigations take place, how criminals are hunted down. The fun stuff, the fun sci-fi stuff. They push a lot harder on the cloning concept.” Continue reading.
From Gilbert of BiffBamPop.com:
Link: Gilbert Speaks… with Actor Jeff Teravainen of “Dark Matterâ€
“I love what I do and to see people moved by something I’ve done was satisfying. I’m really excited about the new episodes coming out because you will see a lot more about who my character is. What you saw before was the rebel soldier going through the motions of what he was supposed to do and then it’s that hard-assed guy walking in the hallway. You’ll get to see why he does what he does.” Continue reading.Â
A big thanks to loyal TV, Eh? reader and supporter Robert Carnell for bringing back a flood of memories on this Canada Day. With folks like The TV Junkies providing a fantastic celebration of what they love about Canadian TV, Carnell’s tweet to me regarding Canada Vignettes prompted me to share them this July 1.
I distinctly remember watching these psychedelic looking shorts from the National Film Board of Canada amid episodes of The Polka Dot Door on TVOntario. After referencing the NFB’s website, I learned Canada Vignettes came to fruition after the CBC children’s programming department requested short films to compliment their own programming. A $13 million grant given by the federal government to promote national unity led to the NFB earmarking $2 million for shorts celebrating famous Canadians, our history and a celebration of the country.
Over 80 filmmakers got involved and the films were broadcast not only on CBC and TVO, but CTV, Global and TVA as well.
Anyone who grew up in the 80s will remember at least one of these vignettes—The Log Driver’s Waltz has over 1 million YouTube views—which one is your favourite? Let me know in the comments section below … and Happy Canada Day!
The Log Driver’s Waltz
Faces
Delta Plane
Emergency Numbers
Flin Flon
Newfoundland
Crossing Guard
Land of the Maple Leaf
X Company‘s creators discuss the heartbreaking finale and look towards Season 3
As an American former combat photojournalist, I usually avoid various combat series. But this one is just riveting. It’s so well acted and emotionally layered that I find myself comparing it to Anthony Doerr’s brilliant WW2 bestseller All the Light We Cannot See. Both that book and this series capture a certain time beautifully and reminds us of the terrible consequences of war, on boh sides. Thank you for making great television. P.S.: Please don’t kill off Alfred, Aurora or Neil. For various reasons, they all need a break! —Karen
Bad moves and bad weather on The Amazing Race Canada
Best thing on Canadian TV and look forward to it every year. Canadian TV does not have the benefit of the the big networks but does a brilliant job with this show, keep it up. —Jean
Jennifer Valentyne exits Breakfast Television Toronto
I said I wouldn’t, and haven’t watched BT since Jennifer was let go and I now watch CP24. I can’t believe they let go the one person who went beyond and above. She tried everything and always pretended that she was extremely interested. Kevin is so annoying as he constantly cuts people off; I seriously don’t know how his co-workers don’t tell him to shut up and let me finish a sentence. Dina calls in sick more often than not. Bring Jennifer back and I will come back, as will I am sure a lot of other viewers. —Jacq
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From Victor Stiff of PopMatters.com:
Spaceships and Scoundrels: An Interview with Anthony Lemke
“The role of Three is kind of a dream role for me. It’s a heck of a lot of fun to say the things he says, to behave the way he behaves, but to have a core that is fundamentally empathetic. And I cherish the character for sure.†Continue reading.
