Equal Pay Rant and Being Relevant: Patricia Arquette at the SAG Awards in January Patricia Arquette’s rant about equal pay is still buzzing around the internet, with most people applauding her speech. And while I agree with Ms. Arquette that equal pay for equal work (even if the definition of “equal work” is highly debatable) […]
Category: Film
Boyhood: Worth All That Hype? (Spoilerish)
Richard Linklater’s Boyhood has been sweeping the awards so far this year, receiving many of the major awards. But does it really deserve all that? I’m really not sure. I understand WHY it is getting rave reviews – filming one movie over the course of 12 years, chronicling the life of Mason from the age […]
A Q&A with PR Maven and IT Lounge Founder, Natasha Koifman
Right before the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) opened last week, we had the opportunity to tour Natasha Koifman’s IT Lounge to check out what was in store for celebrities during the 10-day event. We also had a chance to briefly speak with Ms. Koifman on what people will experience, especially in terms of food […]
Teaser Pics of the IT Lounge at TIFF 2014
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the IT Lounge, a gift lounge and space for celebrities during the Toronto International Film Festival. Later this week (perhaps today), we will be posting an interview with Natasha Koifman, a Toronto-based PR maven who runs the IT Lounge every year… Below are just two photos of […]
New York Fashion Week and TIFF Start Today!
Watch for write-ups of several brands presenting their Spring/Summer 2015 collections from New York, which we will be covering by watching online. Brands that we are hoping to cover include BCBGMaxAzria, Tory Burch and Carolina Herrera. TIFF 2014 banner Final Walks from the Fall 2014 NYFW collections In addition, today is also the start of […]
Cate Blanchett’s ‘Flesh Tone’ Dress at the Oscars – Yay or Nay?
I swear I’m the only person in the world who hated the dress (an Armani Prive) Cate Blanchette wore to the 2014 Oscars telecast. I thought it was too close to her skin colour and that it would have been better on someone much darker as it would give it a better pop. Others disagree, […]
Grace Kelly Biopic Trailer Out: Thoughts?
Several blogs, including Jezebel have posted the trailer. I had heard that they were making a movie and it was to star Nicole Kidman in the lead, but I had forgotten about it until today. To tell you the truth, I’m not too sure about it. There have just been so many “biopics” lately – […]
Celebs Celebrate Women in Film at Birks
On Wednesday, September 11, the likes of Wendy Crewson, cast members of Rookie Blue and Paul Haggis honoured several women at Maison Birks at the Manulife Centre in Yorkville. The event, called Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film, was a partnership with Telefilm Canada and an “official” TIFF event. This year’s honourees, […]
Toronto Goes Glam for Film Industry at TIFF 2013
While fashion in New York may be all about Spring 2014, Toronto is in high gear for the upcoming awards season for film. From September 5 to 15, many of the film industry’s elite, including actors, directors, producers and more will be in the city promoting their projects at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), […]
‘Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s’: Opening Soon
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s is a film about one of the most luxurious department stores in the United States and features interviews with designers like Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg as well as celebrities. It is the film companion to the book, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman, and also details the store’s history, […]