Abby Elizabeth for Curtains Up Have you ever had a really awful day? Or experienced an angry encounter with a public service representative i.e.: receptionist, bus driver, coworker etc… Did you wonder what their problem was? Did you allow their negative demeanor to affect your day, did you confront them with […]
Curtains Up on Big Screen Comedy
by Joseph Rossi After watching several serious films in the last two weeks it was a real pleasure to go out and laugh with a crowd.
In conversation with Destination Salem on Haunted Happenings
Sharman Yarnell chats with Kate Fox from Destination Salem on Haunted Happenings: You can find out more by going to salem.org or Facebook.com/destsalem
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Whole Grain Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Maple Compote Fall is a wonderful time of year when we celebrate the harvest and a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours on our country landscapes. It is also a time of year when we enjoy the comforts of fall foods especially the […]
Curtains Up on Rush
by Joseph Rossi Ron Howard’s new film Rush is by all accounts one heck of a rush. Sorry about the pun but this film, set within the world of F1 racing, is a trippy, balls to the wall, sweaty palms, visceral experience. Yet the actor friendly Howard knows when to dial down the racing action […]
Curtains Up on Prisoners
by Joseph Rossi Prisoners is many things. A drama, a thriller, a police procedural and above all else, for any parent, a true horror film. Denis Villeneuve, the great Quebec director, has made a stunning film. He shakes up this specific genre and taps into the dark pit of the human soul, grabs […]
Still Foolin’ ‘Em: Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys? by Billy Crystal (Henry Holt, $29.99)
by Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up! “Have fun storming the castle!” -“Miracle Max” from The Princess Bride Billy Crystal has been around show business for over forty years. He is truly a survivor who has done it all: From TV and film actor, to stand-up comedian, writer, producer, director, and Broadway star; although he […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Laksa Laksa is a wonderfully flavoured soup popular throughout Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. It is a delicious and hearty soup typical of Peranakan cuisine very popular in this region of South East Asia. There are basically two types of laksa, a curry laksa infused with coconut milk […]
In conversation with Kim Richardson
Curtains Up had the opportunity to catch up with Kim Richardson. Take a listen:
In conversation with Murray Horowitz
Our very own Sharman Yarnell had the opportunity to chat with Murray Horowitz. Take a listen: