Perspectives: Simon Barry and Rachel Nichols talk about Continuum
May 14, 2014 by admin Simon Barry
“TV is more of a master to serve because you have this incredible schedule of production and post-production,” observes Simon Barry who wrote the feature screenplay for
The Art of War (2000) starring Wesley Snipes (
Blade), and is the creator and showrunner for
Continuum [Showcase, 2012 to present]. “It’s close to the bone in regards to the time you have to make, get the show out and give it to the network. TV has a higher pace but film can be just as gruelling in terms of the demands of filming and the problems that have to be solved.” There is no two year wait to have an episode appear on the small screen. “It is a quick turnaround which in some ways forces you into a work schedule that eliminates a lot of second guessing and questions that you would normally have the time to ask when you’re doing a movie. It can make you more efficient in an interest
Pushcart Players Artistic Director Performs “ART” Zoom Reading
Pushcart Players Artistic Director Performs “ART” Zoom Reading ×
Pushcart Players artistic director Paul Whelihan will perform in Zoom readings of “ART,” a play by Yasmine Reza on Thursday May 6 and Friday May 7 at 7:30 pm. The production is directed by Dov Tiefenbach. It explores friendship, mortality, and, of course, art. The performance is free, yet welcome donations will benefit Pushcart Players, and the future live production.
“’ART’” tells the comedic story of three long-time friends: Serge, Marc, and Yvan, whose relationship is put to the test when Serge purchases a completely modern painting,” said Jim Watt, producer. “The high-price purchase sets off a heated exchange about what constitutes ‘art,’ and quickly becomes more personal as the three resentfully bring up their individual failures. Will these friendships be forever destroyed?”
Show host Tracey Kim Bonneau visits with Donna Denison, creator of Little Creek Dressing, in an episode of Quest OutWest Wild Food. A documentary TV series which explores Indigenous cuisine and culture across British Columbia is set to launch its third season this month. The new season of the culturally rich show, Quest OutWest Wild Food, will air on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network on Feb. 11. From the forests of Vancouver Island to the shores of the Okanagan, viewers are invited to follow host and producer Tracey Kim Bonneau as she stops to meet old friends and new, prepare tasty meals and share traditional knowledge.
Duke Hall exhibit to feature work of indigenous, contemporary artist
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The work of multidisciplinary artist Skeena Reece will be on display at the Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art at James Madison University through March 7.
Based in British Columbia, Reece is of Tsimshian/Gitksan and Cree descent, and her performances combine indigenous culture, myth and humor to address racial stereotypes and the effects of colonization. In “Honey and Sweetgrass,” Reece will exhibit a range of performance art, videos, photography and installation works.
Who is Finn Woflhard’s brother? Meet 23 year-old Nick Wolfhard! Photo by Emma McIntyre/FilmMagic
Finn Wolfhard has been a fan favourite for years, due to his roles in the IT movies, Stranger Things, and The Turning, but admirers of the young actor may be shocked to find out that he has an older brother who is also in the industry.
Nick Wolfhard is a star in his own right, with multiple acting credits for his voice work on animated TV shows like “The Last Kids on Earth” and “My Little Pony.”
For his work on “The Last Kids on Earth,” Nick received his first his first Leo Award nomination (best voice performance animation program or series.)