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May 18, 2013 by Jeffrey Round

Light Comedy on Film with Sheila McCarthy Pt 4

DAY FOUR This will unexpectedly turn out to be my last session. The final classes are postponed as Sheila’s schedule is rearranged to accommodate her shooting schedule, and I find myself heading out to...

May 15, 2013 by Andrew Vail

Is Meat Worth Murder?

Alex Jamieson has been getting death threats and scores of emails from people wishing cancer upon her for being such a horrible, uncaring, murderous, hypocritical human being. She has been shunned and...

May 14, 2013 by Andrew Vail

The Bully Brothers

As a rule, bullies run in packs. There can be several or just one with a few “henchmen’ along to watch his or her back while the bully disrupts their victims lives with taunts, teasing, insults or physical...

May 10, 2013 by Andrew Vail

Are We Citizens or Just Taxpayers?

I have had a burr in my side for quite some time about the new political-lexicon that is sweeping the nation. Instead of being referred to as Canadians, more and more politicians are referring to us as...

May 3, 2013 by Jeffrey Round

Light Comedy on Film with Sheila McCarthy Pt 3

DAY THREE Between classes, I manage to spend some rehearsal time with Dakota, my scene partner in Some Like It Hot. Dakota plays the flighty Jerry, while I play the more serious Joe. The two men are...

May 3, 2013 by Andrew Vail

It’s May! Do the Snatch, Clean & Jerk (Off)

May is Masturbation Month and to celebrate, everyone should raise a hand a scream for the self-love that dare not speak its name. Actually, the topic of masturbation has come out of the closet the past decade...

Apr 26, 2013 by Jeffrey Round

Light Comedy on Film with Sheila McCarthy Pt 2

DAY TWO Today we have visiting royalty. Luke Mochrie, son of actor-comedian Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath (one of Sheila’s “Little Mosque” colleagues), is auditing. We’ll all be on...

Apr 23, 2013 by Andrew Vail

Living a Rock and Roll Fantasy

If you’re a huge film fan, your dream scene may be a seat at the Academy Awards. If you’re a football fan, going to the Super Bowl may be your thing. Love baseball? Attending the World Series would be a...