Martha Wainwright knows you want to ask about her famous family – everybody does. And after a lifetime of fielding curious questions about her mom and aunt, Canadian folk icons Kate and Anna McGarrigle, her dad, American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, 75, and her brother, baroque pop star Rufus Wainwright, 48, she's finally ready to dish with new memoir Stories I Might Regret Telling You. RELATED: Avril Lavigne opens up about her new album, incredible career and what she misses most about Canada"I thought if I cold really delve into it super fully in this book, you know, write about it in detail," says Martha, 45, "maybe I could exorcise that story, release it and make room for something else." If these walls could talk! Martha is raising her family in the Montreal home where, as a teen, she lived with her mom, late folk legend Kate McGarrigle, and her brother, Rufus Wainwright.
Film Review: Cloris Leachman Is The Saving Grace Of “Jump, Darling”
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Phil Connell’s Jump, Darling (★★★☆☆) is perhaps most notable for featuring one of the last performances of Cloris Leachman’s career.The legendary actress, who passed away at the age of 94 in January 2021, offers a quietly profound, poignant look at Margaret, an elderly woman for whom life no longer has a discernible point. Lonely and isolated in her spacious home in Prince Edward, Canada, Margaret is more than ready to leave these corporeal confines for what lies beyond.When her 30-year-old grandson Russell (Thomas Duplessie) arrives on her doorstep, following a breakup with his boyfriend (the narrative’s weakest storyline), she finds temporary reprieve from her pain.Russell, however, has his own agenda, and as loving as he is, he can be curt and dismissive.
An actor with dashed dreams, he’s set his sights on making his living as a drag queen named Fishy Falters.“Is that a legit job?” Margaret asks. “Can be,” he replies.
(Questionable, as no one seems to tip drag queens in Canada.)Russell seeks out the one more or less LGBTQ bar in the small Canadian town and almost ballistically forces himself onto its staff and patrons. He attempts to court a barback but, like most everything else in Connell’s film, the end result feels fragmented and incomplete.It doesn’t help matters that Russell is a dislikable, morose character, and Duplessie’s hang-dog eyes and uneven performance don’t do much to endear us to the man — or his drag persona.Still, there’s no question Russell has an abundance of love and concern for his grandmother, a point driven home near the climax as Russell performs what seems like an act of selfishness that is, in reality, an act of selflessness.
Shudder Acquires Rob Jabbaz’s Zombie Horror Film ‘The Sadness’; Premieres Exclusively On Shudder Thursday, May 12
Horror network Shudder has acquired the rights to The Sadness, directed by Rob Jabbaz and shot on location in Taiwan. The film is produced by David Barker and executive produced by Li-Cheng Huang, while Eunice Cheng associate produced for Machi Xcelsior Studios.
Lionsgate’s GlobalGate Adds Japan’s Rakuten to Local Language Film Consortium
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLionsgate’s local-language film consortium GlobalGate Entertainment has added Japan’s Rakuten to its worldwide team of production and distribution partners.“We will acquire the adaptation and remake rights to IPs with high global value and recognition and work with talented creators in Japan to create world-class content. We will also leverage the Rakuten Ecosystem to distribute the newly created content around the world, sharing it with as many fans as possible,” said Ando Koji, Rakuten Group managing executive officer and communications and energy company senior VP.
Directors Guild Of Canada B.C. Members Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize Strike Against Film & TV Production
Members of the Directors Guild of Canada British Columbia have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against film and TV productions in the province. The vote on the union’s first-ever strike mandate was 92.2% in favor, with 86.2% of eligible voters casting ballots.
Vancouver Film and TV Directors Vote to Authorize Strike
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe members of the Directors Guild of Canada in British Columbia have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, after a year of negotiations on a new contract reached an impasse.The union announced that the vote passed with 92.2% support, with 86.2% of eligible members casting a vote. Union officials hope the vote gives negotiators the leverage to seek greater concessions in talks with film and TV producers.“We thank our members for the solidarity they have shown with this overwhelming mandate,” said Allan Harmon, the chairman of the union’s British Columbia council.
Michael Bublé Makes Canadian Food Sexy, ‘Slap Those Beaver Tails Around’
Michael Bublé is teaching the world about Canadian cuisine.
Canneseries Long Form Competition: Israel’s ‘The Lesson’ Scoops Two Prizes
Israeli drama The Lesson has won two prizes in this year’s prestigious Canneseries Longform Competition.
British Columbia Film and TV Directors to Vote on Strike Authorization
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe union representing film and TV directors in British Columbia called for a strike authorization vote on Monday, after negotiations with the studios broke down.The Directors Guild of Canada represents about 1,700 workers in British Columbia, including directors, second unit directors, location managers and production assistants. The union has been in talks for the last year on a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the Canadian Media Producers Association.On Monday, the union said that the talks are at an impasse, after the producers rejected a proposal from a government mediator.The union called on its members to vote for a strike mandate, which would give the union’s leaders the power to call a strike.
‘Harry Wild’ & ‘To Olivia’ Writer Dave Logan Developing Crime Drama In Malta With Jo Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Dave Logan, creator of Acorn TV’s Harry Wild and writer on Roald Dahl film To Olivia, is developing a crime drama TV series set in Malta with his Harry Wild co-writer Jo Spain.
Trafalgar, Warner Bros. To Release Remastered ‘ABBA: The Movie’ Concert Film In May For Group’s 50th
Trafalgar Releasing and Warner Bros. will present a digitally remastered ABBA: The Movie for two night in May to celebrate the Swedish pop sensation’s 50th anniversary.
Winners Selected For The 8th Annual Women’s Voices Now Film Festival Award Ceremony
The 8th Annual Women’s Voices Now Film Festival: The Rights and Roles of Women: Redefining Our Shared Reality is in the books and the winning films have been selected by our jury:
‘Snowpiercer’ Names New Showrunner For Season 4, Adds Clark Gregg & Michael Aronov To Cast
Production got underway today in Vancouver, Canada on Season 4 of TNT’s Snowpiercer, with new cast members Clark Gregg (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D ) and Tony winner Michael Aronov (The Drop). Additionally, Emmy nominee Paul Zbyszewski (Lost), has been named showrunner and executive producer for Season 4. He takes over for Graeme Manson who was named showrunner in 2018, replacing Josh Friedman.
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes Third Film to Gross $800 Million at U.S. Box Office
The biggest box office hit of the COVID era added $1.7 million this weekend in theaters to join “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Avengers: Endgame” as the only movies to hit that rare benchmark in the U.S. and Canada.
Michael Buble Explains The Moment He Truly Fell In Love With His Wife Luisana Lopilato
Michael Buble certainly has a lot to sing about these days as the Canadian crooner just released his 11th album, Higher Love on Friday.
Eric Roberts Reteams With Danny Trejo On ‘Alone Today’; The Boylan Sisters Wrap On ‘Identity Crisis’; Katie Cassidy Gears Up For ‘Daddy ISSUES’; Jenny Slate Gets SFFILM Tribute; More – Film Briefs
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Eric Roberts (The Righteous Gemstones) is reteaming with his Runaway Train co-star Danny Trejo as part of the cast of Alone Today, an upcoming crime drama from director Wendy Wilkins, which will also star Shannon Elizabeth and Frank Whaley.
Eric Roberts Reteams With Danny Trejo On ‘Alone Today’; The Boylan Sisters Wrap On ‘Identity Crisis’; Katie Cassidy Gears Up For ‘Daddy ISSUES’; Michelle Yeoh, Jenny Slate Get SFFILM Tributes; More – Film Briefs
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Eric Roberts (The Righteous Gemstones) is reteaming with his Runaway Train co-star Danny Trejo as part of the cast of Alone Today, an upcoming crime drama from director Wendy Wilkins, which will also star Shannon Elizabeth and Frank Whaley.
Costa Rica Lifts Off With Growing Talent Pool, Film Support, Scenic Locations
Ed Meza @edmezavarWith its focus on Costa Rica, the Málaga Festival Industry Zone (MAFIZ) is showcasing the central American country’s bourgeoning film sector and talent with presentations of feature films, works in progress, projects in development and the country’s scenic locations and support opportunties.Costa Rican filmmakers and their projects are participating in MAFIZ’s various sections, including the Malaga Festival Fund & Co-Production Event (MAFF); Málaga Work in Progress; Málaga Talent and Hack Málaga.Nicole Chi’s documentary “Guián” and Daniel Ross Mix’s “El Zoológico de la Milla 70” (“70 Mile Zoo”) are the two Costa Rican projects taking part in the Work in Progress section. In “Guián,” Chi chronicles her own personal journey of discovery as she travels to China following the death of her grandmother Guián.