Documentary Archive

  • Being in Asia for the past few months, I had no idea that Pan Am had debuted. Or that Christina Ricci had lost all that weight.   Pan Am is the highly stylized period drama about the iconic airline in its heyday. It’s glossy, idyllic settings make me nostalgic for yesteryear. The yesteryear...

    Pan Am and a Dose of Reality

    Posted on October 19, 2011 | 56 Comments
    Being in Asia for the past few months, I had no idea that Pan Am had debuted. Or that Christina Ricci had lost all that weight.   Pan Am is the highly stylized period drama about the iconic airline in its heyday. It’s glossy, idyllic settings make me nostalgic for yesteryear. The yesteryear...

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  • Have I mentioned I like a good documentary? I know what you’re thinking. Preachy. Pretentious. Holier than thou. Or perhaps all of the above? But give this one a chance — it’s light in content, and feel good in form. It’s the story of Isadore Sharp who founded the Four Seasons hotel chain starting...

    The Four Seasons of Isadore Sharp

    Posted on January 6, 2011 | No Comments
    Have I mentioned I like a good documentary? I know what you’re thinking. Preachy. Pretentious. Holier than thou. Or perhaps all of the above? But give this one a chance — it’s light in content, and feel good in form. It’s the story of Isadore Sharp who founded the Four Seasons hotel chain starting...

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  • To be honest, I never put much thought into borders. My biggest exposure has been pretty much the same as most of you — crossing them. But in many parts of the world, there are of course disputed zones. And it seems Canada is no different. Now being the peace-loving folk we’re known for,...

    This Land is Our Land

    Posted on January 5, 2011 | No Comments
    To be honest, I never put much thought into borders. My biggest exposure has been pretty much the same as most of you — crossing them. But in many parts of the world, there are of course disputed zones. And it seems Canada is no different. Now being the peace-loving folk we’re known for,...

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