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5×5 With The Hook: Dan Trotta, Murdochian Scribe.

I sometimes envy people who have a hard center, people who are emotionally numb to the world’s horror; as a highly-emotional man the hardest thing about my life these days is living it. Ironically, I often find myself seeking out … Continue reading

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My Psyche, My Enemy?

When I was a mere young lad my German grandmother used to take me on a long journey to the corner store – which was across the street from her apartment building. Fittingly, it was located on the corner and … Continue reading

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5×5 With The Hook: Kate Drummond.

I respect her as an artist and a human being but I’m just going to say it anyway: Kate Drummond is a beautiful woman. In fact, Kate Drummond is so beautiful that’s it easy to forget she’s also an actress … Continue reading

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5×5 With The Hook: Noelle Carbone.

Noelle Carbone is responsible for some of the slickest, most ground-breaking and unbelievably-well-written TV moments in recent memory. Though if you ask her, she’ll deny it vehemently. But what else can you expect from a Canadian, right? Being humble is … Continue reading

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5×5 With The Hook: Jennifer Marsala.

Jennifer Marsala of NBC’s new smash series, Taken, holds a very special place in 5×5 history. Or should I say “Hookstory”?  No?  How about “Jennstory”? Fine, let’s move on. Jennifer is not only on a hit American television series – … Continue reading

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5×5 With The Hook: Sue Baldaro.

I’ve done quite a few of these 5×5 interviews over the years, kids, but today is a milestone of sorts – and hopefully, a turning point. The greatest challenge to interviewing anyone in the film/television industry is actually reaching them; … Continue reading

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5×5 With The Hook: Marc Saltzman.

The next time you think your schedule is jammed waaaay past capacity, just remember there’s always going to be someone out there who’s taken on far more. Which brings us to today’s guest. Tech guru extraordinaire Marc Saltzman has reported … Continue reading

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5×5 With The Hook: Sarah Sharratt.

Sarah Sharratt is a world-class cook, mom and an unexpected expat who resides in a breathtaking village in rural France, is at the center of a Canadian television production that only airs in the United States and Australia – and … Continue reading

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Ten Reasons Why You MUST Watch Workin’ Moms On CBC.

Workin’ Moms is an ensemble comedy from CBC that examines the modern ideal that working mothers can have it all. It premieres January 10. Now, I know what you’re thinking:  “What do I care about some show about Canadian chicks … Continue reading

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Sixteen Things That Rocked About 2016.

No one can argue that 2016 had two bolts sticking out from it’s neck. In other words, it was a monster of a year. Yes, my punnery is truly wondrous to behold, thank you very much. I know many of … Continue reading

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