Archives for the ‘The GATE’ Category

TIFF: The most wonderful time of the year

TIFF: The most wonderful time of the year

By W. Andrew Powell • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Toronto Film Fest

If you live in Canada, you’ve probably seen those back to school ads that feature the Andy Williams classic, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but whenever I see those ads I can only think of one thing: it’s time for the film festival.



Video Hits: “Crossfire” by Brandon Flowers

Video Hits: “Crossfire” by Brandon Flowers

By W. Andrew Powell • Aug 10th, 2010 • Category: Music & CDs

Trying to pick this week’s music video for Video Hits seemed a bit daunting. I’ve only been doing this one week so far, and I just didn’t know how to follow up Fefe Dobson’s “Ghost”. Should I go for something simpler? Something older?



‘Lost’ video “The New Man In Charge” debuts online

‘Lost’ video “The New Man In Charge” debuts online

By W. Andrew Powell • Aug 6th, 2010 • Category: Television

Lost has been over almost three months now, and yet as a fan I can tell you I still randomly think of the show and wonder about some of the questions I still have.



Video Hits: “Ghost” by Fefe Dobson

Video Hits: “Ghost” by Fefe Dobson

By W. Andrew Powell • Aug 2nd, 2010 • Category: Music & CDs

This morning I got to thinking how much I love music videos — like, a lot — and while there quite a few that suck (hello Ke$ha), there are so many worth watching again and again.



Proposed ‘Salt’ sequel titles

Proposed ‘Salt’ sequel titles

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 21st, 2010 • Category: Movies & DVDs

After tonight’s screening of Salt, which stars Angelina Jolie, I’ve been thinking a lot about sequel names. I can’t review the film until Friday, but I don’t think it’s any big surprise that the film really wants to be the first part of a franchise.



The ‘Rookie Blue’ fan club

The ‘Rookie Blue’ fan club

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 16th, 2010 • Category: Television

Tonight was the fourth episode of Rookie Blue, and I think I need to start the fan club for the show. Knowing the web, it probably already exists, but I want to start one anyway.



Zero Punctuation: E3 and motion controls

Zero Punctuation: E3 and motion controls

By W. Andrew Powell • Jul 8th, 2010 • Category: Gaming & Electronics

E3 has come and gone, but for hardcore gamers it’s time to analyze the announcements and decide what we really think of the coming months and all the promised goodies that the developers revealed.



Isaiah Mustafa returns for Old Spice’s ‘Questions’

Isaiah Mustafa returns for Old Spice’s ‘Questions’

By W. Andrew Powell • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Television

Mr. “I’m on a horse” is back for an advertising sequel in the latest Old Spice commercial that the company is calling “Questions”.



Alienware M11x: Portable gaming power

Alienware M11x: Portable gaming power

By W. Andrew Powell • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Gaming & Electronics

A while ago I mentioned that I was looking for a new laptop, and while the hunt is still on (mainly because I’m quite happy to run my current laptop into the ground), I do have my eye on one little gem.



Hooked on ‘Rookie Blue’

Hooked on ‘Rookie Blue’

By W. Andrew Powell • Jun 22nd, 2010 • Category: Television

Not long ago I was lucky enough to visit the Rookie Blue set to interview some of the cast, and tonight I had the chance to watch the first three episodes, which totally hooked me.