RADAR: Lauren Lee Smith Sept 2006
Lauren Lee Smith brings reality to parenthood in the 30-something crisis flick, The Last Kiss.
RADAR: Mary Harron April 2006
Mary Harron dishes on directing a provocative pin-up girl in The Notorious Bettie Page.
Masculinity: Passing the Torch Feb/Mar 2006
The role-model relay we play between generations. Determining how to be a man is a
greater challenge than ever, especially when the identity fenceposts keep moving.
Off the Lot: Holiday Snapshot Dec/Jan 2006
Film folks are a different breed. We don't just love movies, we want to go where they were inspired, shot, and set. Sometimes we even want to vacation like we're stars.
Head to Head: Brokeback vs. Memoirs Dec/Jan 2006
A Girl With Goals Oct/Nov 2005
Take Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night", kick soccer into the mix, and you've got "She's the Man" -- the latest
in the growing girl-empowerment genre.
How Lucas is a Force For Good Jun/Jul 2005
George Lucas's charity efforts put his money where his heart is: in education and inspiration.
When Hollywood Meets Smallville Apr/May 2005
Hollywood creates a big wave when it comes to town and sometimes the wake is painful.
John Singleton: Identity In The Face of Prejudice Apr/May 2005
How Big Is Your Trailer? Apr/May 2005
Movies That Move Us Jan/Feb 2005
Movies that move us to change the world by tugging at our hearts and heads -- and the directors who risk everything to make them.
Where Have All The Women Gone? Jan/Feb 2005
Film and Society: Who Really Cares? Nov/Dec 2004
So many stars support philanthropic causes. Which ones are for real and how much does it help? Plus: This years top celebrity charity events. 
Capote Comparisons: Infamous Oct 2006
The Merchant of Venice Sept/Oct 2004
Writer/director Michael Radford and the actors offer invaluable insight into the screen adaptation of the beautiful and thought-provoking film The Merchant of Venice.
Thrill a Minute: Structuring a Thriller May/Jun 2004
Every good thriller has its timing down to a science. The plot moves ahead like a clock ticking off the minutes. This article explores what makes the best thrillers work.
Independent film is hot in Vancouver with many companies making films outside of a studio system. Meet the new wave of producers setting the stage for a fresh take on Canadian film while creating tighter ties with international markets.
Writing the personal is tricky for even the most seasoned writers. This article guides you through the dangers and the treasures of writing personal stories with techniques for surviving the turbulence along the way.
As screenwriters, we work in a visual medium where directors literally call the shots. This article explores ways to bridge the gap between simple words on a page and the visuals that will have directors lining up to make your script.
We all have an internal editor or producer that keeps us from exploring our creative potential. Brainstorming is the time to lose the editor and let the ideas run wild. Use these techniques to lock up your editor and reach for the freshest story.
If comedy is the hardest material to write, romantic comedy is the hardest to write without clichι. This article explores the art of balancing humor with tenderness, while using conflict to create a truly memorable script. 
This article explores using the strengths of a short script to rewrite your featureten pages at a time. Make your scenes tight, your characters memorable, and your plot seamless with these principles of rewriting. 
This article explores the benefits of the writer/story editor partnership: support, feedback, a faster writing pace, built-in deadlines, and contacts. Follow the process of working with an editor from the germ of an idea to the polished script. 
Feature: Flash Forward - Feb 2002
Interview: Anita Adams - Nov 2002
Profile: Mary Anne Waterhouse - May 2001
Dances with Thorns - Elk Island National Park
