From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: Blades: dumb as a plank, but popular “It doesn’t take much brain work to “get†Battle of the Blades . Ex-NHL lugs learn to figure skate with the help of petite female figure skaters. Hilarity ensues. As a concept, in the Canadian context, it’s a no-brainer. And … Continue reading In the news: So You Think You Can Dance Canada outclasses Battle of the Blades
From Gayle MacDonald of the Globe and Mail: Battle of the Blades: faceoff on figure skates“But the person responsible for Domi’s fatigue and bruises is nothing but a slip of a thing – former Olympic figure skater Christine Hough-Sweeney – whom he’s been hoisting and twirling for the past three hours, trying to nail a … Continue reading In the news: Battle of the Blades on Sunday
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: The Tudors are back with a bang “Tonight, the return of a drama driven by a character notorious for being far too interested in sex. As it turns out, though, he needs loads of money too.” Read more.
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: The TV Cranny wants an election – now “Let’s have an election, now. It’s not just because Rick Mercer and the 22 Minutes posse are back on TV tonight. Oh no. Several factors persuaded us of the urgency of an election.” Read more.
From Rob Salem of the Toronto Star: Erica’s even better second time “I must confess, I was wrong about this show. Not that I don’t still love it to bits – it remains one of the best things on the air, on either side of the border (which it is, and gaining a solid following … Continue reading In the news: Being Erica previews