Tag Archives: Canadian TV

There’s Going To Be Hell To Pay On The CBC Tonight, Kids…

Posted on 2017/03/20 by The Hook

On the eve of the broadcast of Hell to Pay, the Murdoch Mysteries season ten finale, it has occurred to me that this show has more in common with the British sci-fi smash, Doctor Who than the steampunk theme. I … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Alden Adair.

Posted on 2017/03/10 by The Hook

Today’s guest has done it all – on stage, screen and film no less. Wait, for some reason that sounds wrong… Let’s start over shall we? I didn’t beg ask Alden Adair to be here today just to be eye … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Jill Carter.

Posted on 2017/03/08 by The Hook

 Jill Carter is one of the coolest people you’ve never heard of. Lucky for you, I’m about to change all that. You’re welcome. Jill is one of those professional types who prefers to let their work speak for itself and … Continue reading →

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Hades Hath No Fury Disassembled: A Murdoch Mysteries Review.

Posted on 2017/02/23 by The Hook

Most of my life I’ve felt like an outsider. Strange way to begin a review, I know. Then again this week’s MM ep was all about lost souls seeking refuge from a world they no longer felt safe or accepted … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Sue Baldaro.

Posted on 2017/02/22 by The Hook

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: Mark Ellis.

Posted on 2017/01/16 by The Hook

Today’s guest, Mark Ellis is a writer, producer and actor best known for Flashpoint and the CBC mega-hit series, X Company. He is married to his soulmate and collaborator, Stephanie Morgenstern. That’s Mark Ellis in a nutshell. However, I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Devil Inside Murdoch’s Garden Party.

Posted on 2017/01/10 by The Hook

I have a confession: In spite of my age, I’m a huge fan of the late singer Ricky Nelson. His song, Garden Party, has always been a source of great inspiration and after watching The Devil Inside, this week’s episode … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Patrick Tarr.

Posted on 2016/11/21 by The Hook

Patrick Tarr has done pretty much everything one can do on a film set. And yes, I realize how that sounds. I have a feeling Patrick is doing the ultimate eye roll right now but hear me out, all right? … Continue reading →

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“Bend It Like Brackenreid” Was Anything But Twisted.

Posted on 2016/11/15 by The Hook

Yes, I paint with words, thank you ever so much for noticing. Let’s get right into this week’s Murdoch Mysteries recap, shall we? (This is one of those rare occasions where foreplay is unnecessary.) ONE)  The title.  Once again, #MMX … Continue reading →

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