Link: The top 10 most irritating Canadians of 2016 (TV-related)

From John Doyle of The Globe and Mail: Link: The top 10 most irritating Canadians of 2016 (TV-related) Here we do the annual chore and name the bothersome people, the irritants. The top 10 most irritating Canadians, TV-related. It’s all very well to spread solace – knock yourself out. But you know you like this … Continue reading Link: The top 10 most irritating Canadians of 2016 (TV-related)

Link: Dismantling or diminishing CBC is the most elitist position of all

From John Doyle of The Globe and Mail: Link: Dismantling or diminishing CBC is the most elitist position of all Leitch and Bernier are clueless. Television is the most important, influential storytelling medium of our time. Understanding it and why it has impact is rather necessary information to have, prior to denouncing any area of … Continue reading Link: Dismantling or diminishing CBC is the most elitist position of all

Link: Remembrance Day is now different, as we recognize what lingers

From John Doyle of The Globe and Mail: Link: Remembrance Day is now different, as we recognize what lingers The remarkable series War Story (made by Barry Stevens) exists as several startlingly powerful statements. In previous productions, the emphasis has been on allowing actual stories to be told only through the personal reminiscences of witnesses of the … Continue reading Link: Remembrance Day is now different, as we recognize what lingers