Disney was a big part of my childhood, from the moment I started watching TV to my first movie, so getting to my first ever Destination D23 was such a big deal.
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My family and I are excited about this one. Disney Cruise Line invited me to a special event this summer, revealing details for their sixth ship, the Disney Treasure.
You have to give some credit where it’s due: Threads by Instagram had one of the biggest first days of any social media service ever, with a reported 10 million users in the first 7 hours.
For four days I soaked up those sunsets at S Hotel Jamaica, and every evening was like a beautiful, vivid dream. The hotel has spectacular views to watch the sun go down while you sip on a cocktail or some bubbly, and the vibe is perfect.
The GATE is a passion project that started 22 years ago, developing from a collection of reviews to become a zine, and quickly evolving into something larger.
The New Year always makes me think about what I’m leaving behind, and 2022 was the best year of my career. In all the years I’ve been running The GATE (21 so far, to be exact), I never really expected anything like it, but it’s going to be very hard to top for a lot of reasons.
Film festivals are one of my favourite windows for the world. They’re filled with the stories that make people tick, what’s wrong with the world, and what we’re all dreaming about.
Pura Vida is a way of life in Costa Rica. The “Pure Life” or the “Simple Life” is more than just taking it easy in the stunningly beautiful, down-to-earth, and relaxed country though. Pura Vida is also about how people relate to each other, and being grateful for every blessing.
This has been a great year at TIFF. The festival has been better than it was even in 2019, and between Saturday and Sunday I screened more of my top picks from the festival, I had a great interview, and I had the chance to see legends of film in person.
King Street almost feels like it did a few years ago as the Toronto International Film Festival returned this week for a fest that’s packed with everything that made it one of my favourite places every September.