Many years ago, when I was still toiling in the corporate world, I clearly remember thinking, “I can’t wait to retire. Then, I’ll have time to attend the annual Toronto International Film Festival.” Ever since…
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Movie-makers Ignore Baby Boomers and Women At Their Peril
Briony Smith’s column Frail, frumpy and feeble, When will Hollywood stop failing women at the movies?, which appeared in the Toronto Star on May 10, 2025, had me jumping for joy. Finally, someone sees the movie…
Finding Pleasure in The Simple Things
When I sent my friend Perry a picture of my new tea mug, she responded with a picture of her favourite coffee mug with a little story about why she loves it so much. The…
“Lee” Is A Must-See Movie
There are so few movies that appeal to our age group these days that when one does come along I immediately rush off to see it at my local movie theatre. Sci-fi, action flicks, superheroes,…
It’s Time To Rev Up Our Daily Lives
Do you fancy some take-out Chinese food? Pull up Uber-Eats on your phone. Choices galore. Need more paper for your printer? More moisturizer? New sneakers? New socks or insoles for your old sneakers? All these…
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret: A Boomer Gal Must-See Movie
One of the best-selling YA books ever has been made into a movie. Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret” was written by Judy Blume more than fifty years ago and it still holds up. I must…