From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: CBC doc takes on pop-music history “This Beat Goes On tries hard to be all-inclusive, but in doing so it only underlines the impossibility of covering every sound, every nuance of decades of music. It’s a lot of fun, and comprehensive in a shallow manner. It’s full … Continue reading In the news: This Beat Goes On and Rise Up survey 70s & 80s Canadian music scene
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: The Geminis are beyond weird “There are 99 categories for this year’s nominations, with Flashpoint breaking the record. But why didn’t Corner Gas make the cut?” Read more.
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: Sophisticated and sinister drama was made for adults “It’s not easy to classify Durham County (TMN, Movie Central 9 p.m.). Much has been written about the series, and sometimes attempts to define the genre to which it belongs invoke the term ‘suburban malaise.’ That’s fine, but the … Continue reading In the news: Durham County season finale tonight
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: Cool Canadians amid showbiz shenanigans “Although Flashpoint was a hit for CBS last summer – and another nine episodes will air later on CBS – the actors and producers have been too busy making the show to do the L.A. party-and-promotion scene. But here they are, at … Continue reading In the news: Flashpoint festivities
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail: Canadian TV writers take themselves too seriously “The Listener (CTV, NBC, 10 p.m.) continues. It drew more than one million viewers in Canada last week, and although it got some negative reviews in the U.S., it’s certainly worth seeing as another example of a Canadian-made show that’s … Continue reading In the news: More on Canadian TV in the US, including The Listener