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In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, guest host Rebecca Zandbergen competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are Bruce Rae in Vancouver, and CBC senior entertainment reporter Eli Glasner.
CBC's Eli Glasner chats with Mainstreet NS host Jeff Douglas about why She-Hulk is the perfect fit for actor Tatiana Maslany.
In 2017, Jordan Peele made the jump from comedy to horror with his directorial debut Get Out and the world of horror was never the same. Now Peele's back with his third film. Nope has clouds, cowboys and a whole lot of anticipation. CBC News film reviewer Eli Glasner caught up with CBC Montreal's Nantali Indongo to discuss the film.
Elvis is the audacious new film from director Baz Luhrmann. CBC's Eli Glasner sounds off on the performance by Austin Butler and how Luhrmann answers those who accuse Elvis Presley of cultural appropriation.
Lightyear is the name of the latest Pixar animated adventure, inspired by the popular Toy Story character. CBC's Eli Glasner explores whether the new space ranger lives up to Buzz's legacy.
Eli Glasner takes a look at the latest instalment in the long-running Jurassic franchise, Jurassic World Dominion and recalls what made the original Jurassic Park work so well.
Eli Glasner slices into director David Cronenberg's return to body horror, with the new film Crimes of the Future.
The CBC's Jason Viau reports on how some greenhouses are being used to grow illegal cannabis and how farm workers there may be unaware that they're aiding a criminal operation; Last year Mike Shoreman tried and failed to be the first person with a disability to paddleboard across an international border. This summer, he has a new goal: to paddle the Great Lakes; Our Haydn Taylor reports on some of the vitriol in the current provincial election campaign from signs vandalized with racist slurs to getting verbally attacked by protesters; Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation talks about the return of their pow wow this weekend; CBC reporter Linda Ward outlines how the issue of affordability has come to the fore in the provincial election and how the major parities say they'll respond; Eli Glasner reviews 'Downton Abbey - A New Era' and 'Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers"; Record-high property sales, dwindling listings and increased demand for rentals might have you rethinking how you can experience your own getaway. Michelle Kelly, editor of Cottage Life magazine shares some strategies for those looking to enjoy their next lakeside vacation; Demiesha Dennis, the founder and director of 'Brown Girl Outdoor World' talks with Chris and Ramraaj about the importance of enjoying the outdoors.
Criminology Professor Michael Kempa joined us to discuss The Emergencies Act...and what else we have learned this week about the powers it allows. Do you like them baked, mashed, scalloped? We're wondering what you would do if you found yourself with 40,000 lbs of them… That's the amount of spuds arriving in Bracebridge tomorrow – all the way from PEI. After the hack and leak of convoy donor data, we'll take a closer look at the laws, ethics and privacy around crowdfunding donations. How much privacy can a donor expect? Ontario is mandating school boards to offer another year of online learning amid pandemic uncertainty. Another requirement will be the return of EQAO testing for elementary students – and that's being met with some mixed feelings. Eli Glasner has your first look at Tom Holland in Uncharted Senator Bernadette Clement is familiar with the word "first". The first woman to serve as Mayor of Cornwall, the first Black female mayor in Ontario. As we continue our Black History month conversations- the Senator talked about the difficulties when it comes to breaking a new path and her hopes for the future.
Our screen panellists, Cameron Bailey and Eli Glasner, pay tribute to the late Sidney Poitier. Hollywood writer and producer Rodney Barnes discusses his graphic novel series, Killadelphia, and how it weaves together vampires, American history, race relations and horror. Actor Kelly Marie Tran talks about playing Disney's first princess of Southeast Asian descent in Raya and the Last Dragon.
We are joined by Xavier Kuehlein again this week, sitting in for Jaime Lopez Jr. We review Star Trek: Discovery S04E07 ...But To Connect, Hawkeye Season 1 finale, and The Book of Boba Fett episode 1. Maria Muldaur Midnight At The Oasis SOPHIA URISTA Spider-Man smashes box office records, surpasses $1B globally | CBC News The CBC's Eli Glasner picks the 21 best films of 2021 | CBC News Jean-Marc Vallée cause of death revealed Norman Reedus fuels fan speculation he'll play the MCU's Ghost Rider Marvel's HAWKEYE (2021) EPISODE 6 'Season Finale' PROMO TRAILER | Disney+ The Book of Boba Fett | Official Trailer | Disney+ The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry on Apple Podcasts DON'T LOOK UP | Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence | Official Trailer | Netflix Encounter – Official Trailer | Prime Video Being the Ricardos - Official Trailer | Prime Video Marvel's Luke Cage - Official trailer | HD Marvel's Iron Fist | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts | Official Trailer | HBO Max Sonic the Hedgehog Is Speeding Into Lego Funniest Moss Moments | The IT Crowd | Part 1
Kids and screentime; Eli Glasner reviews the new Spider-Man movie; Should you quit your job; Exit interview with Daybreak's Andrew Kurjata ahead of new job; Shirley Bond on Omicron; On the Ledge panel.
Eli Glasner reviews 'House of Gucci'; New book about infertility; Kitwanga residents rally for Wet'suwet'en; RCMP in Vanderhoof targeted for shooting; Reconciliation Minister Murray Rankin on Wet'suwet'en arrests; On the Ledge panel on province's handling of floods; Exploration Place pop-up at Pine Centre Mall.
Farmer Lester Weber talks about why he and other southern Ontario farmers are sending bails of hay to Saskatchewan; Sean Holman, Wayne Crookes Professor of Environmental and Climate Journalist at the University of Victoria, looks into a new survey on how the media reports on climate change; Shari Kasman talks about her book "Rocks Don't Move and Other Questionable Facts", created from random facts from strangers she received in exchange for her old books; Asha Tomlinson breaks down a new Marketplace investigation into homeopathic products sold at drug stores across Canada, sometimes alongside scientifically tested cold and flu medication; Screentime columnist Eli Glasner has the lowdown on the new group of Ghostbusters and the director bringing the franchise back to life as well as Will Smith's turn as a tennis dad in King Richard; Orillia Library CEO Bessie Sullivan on why the board for the Orillia Public Library has asked the city for 72-thousand dollars for an on-site outreach worker; Artistic Director Tim Carroll explains how the Shaw Theatre is embracing a festival atmosphere for its holiday lineup
Canadian flags being raised so they can be lowered again; Eli Glasner reviews 'The Eternals'; Marketplace investigates the use of forced labour in Canadian-sold goods; Northern Health defends vaccine access in northeast B.C.; New music from Britt AM; Low carbon magnesium plant opens in Fort St. John; Study suggests there are more cases of COVID in B.C. than being reported; Haida Gwaii first responder shortage; Jake's Gift.
Understanding Native Land; Eli Glasner reviews Dune; CBC Marketplace investigates CBD; Respiratory therapist on Prince George's 4th wave; West Coast Olefins puts the stop to part of their plans; Understanding the implications of the Blueberry River First Nation court ruling; Impact of increased screentime on kids; Indigenous youth not getting vaccinated; Coldsnap music festival returns.
Are tech warranties worth it; Eli Glasner reviews the new James Bond; Haida Gwaii man says more supports needed to stop suicides; B.C. School COVID tracker says province needs to do a better job informing of exposures; Health minister Adrian Dix responds; Blueberry River First Nation reach $65M deal with province; Prince George homeless camp court injunction beings; Ledge panel on vaccinations in schools; A Prince George man on why he is choosing to end his life this weekend.
Hazelton director Lauren Grant explores the impact of miscarriages in new movie; Eli Glasner reviews 'The Many Saints of Newark' and 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage,'; How birds benefitted from the pandemic; Wet'suwet'wen archeological site cleared by Coastal Gaslink pipeline path; Residential school rebellion; Prince George Cougars season set to begin; Fort St. John pharmacist dealing with vaccine hesitancy one long conversation at a time; On the Ledge: Masks in schools; The cost of streaming to artists.
Barriers to care for families with disabilities; Eli Glasner reviews 'Dear Evan Hansen'; Study shows higher levels of pollutants in homes near fracking wells; The worrying pseudo-legal arguments of the anti-vaccine card movement; Health Minister Adrian Dix on rising COVID cases in northern B.C.; Playwright Solomon Goudsward on the gritty poetic scene of Prince George; On the Ledge; Rainfall impacts Prince Rupert hatchery.
Dan Tisch, CEO of Argyle Communications and an expert in political leadership communications,takes a look at what parties need to do win over voters in the final days of the election campaign; Belleville city councillor Chris Malette on why the city is inviting residents to join a citywide free-for-all yard sale; Tess Girard is the director of Prison Farm, a new documentary about Collins Bay and Joyceville Institutions in Kingston, the prison farms there — and the difference it's made in their lives; Two small buisness owners, Kelly Hale, the owner of Jakk Tuesdays Sports Pub in Kingston, who will not be implementing passports and Fyonna Vanderwerf, the owner of the Hive Muskoka gym, who will be talk about the incoming implementation of vaccine passports across the province; Kyle Compeau, the manager of licensing and enforcement for the City of Kingston, on how the city plans to enforce the proof of vaccination policy; Nathan Barnett is a steering committee member with The Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, who pushed the province to instruct post-secondary schools across Ontario to update their sexual violence policies; Eli Glasner on new films The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Cry Macho; Jeff Lehman, mayor of Barrie and Steve Clarke, mayor of Orillia talk about what their communities should be looking for in federal election platforms; Driftwood Theatre group is airing an eight-part travel documentary series on YouTube called Motorcycle Monologues that runs until October 1st.Driftwood's Artistic Director Jeremy Smith has been touring around Southern Ontarioa nd in the episode that airs today, he stops in Peterborough.
Why experts say it will take more than a return to school to get children's activity up to pre-pandemic levels; Eli Glasner reviews The Eyes of Tammy Faye; Federal leaders are making their final push for votes as Canadians head to the polls on Monday.; B.C. doctor who recently left Alberta on worsening COVID-19 situation; Concerns being raised about the rhetoric and negative tone of some of the campaign messages; How Vancouver could determine who wins the election; Dory Spencer discusses her new exhibit at the Haida Gwaii museum; Skeena-Bulkley Valley Liberal candidate Lakhwinder Jhaj.
New treatment centre moving forward near Vanderhoof; Eli Glasner review 'Black Widow'; Dealing with smokey skies; Adapting cities to climate change; Blueberry River First Nation celebrate court victory; Care homes reopen; Forest fires create their own lightning storms; Fresh water fish and heatwaves.
100 years of Treaty 11; Eli Glasner reviews the latest Fast and Furious movie; Bella Coola tourism; Support for ship workers; Heat, toxic drugs and evictions pose triple threat to homeless in Prince George; Why seagulls should be celebrated; Legal implication of residential school grave discoveries; The story behind Filipino names.
COVID shot incentives; Israeli-Palestinian relations; Eli Glasner reviews 'Luca'; Healing ceremony planned for former Lejac residential school site; Dad joke contest winner; Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre National Indigenous Day programming; Marking Juneteenth in Canada; On the Ledge panel on the latest in AstraZeneca and vaccine guidelines; Post-pandemic travel plans.
Eli Glasner reviews 'The Heights'; Grieving residential school losses; How a Prince George church is celebrating Pride; Health minister Adrian Dix; UNBC prof Joseph Shea on glacier melt in the Himalayas; B.C. vaccine success.
Quitting your job; Personal spending on the rise; Eli Glasner reviews 'Sweet Tooth; A pioneering pro wrestler from Prince George; Forgotten forestry lessons from the 1990s; MMIWG report; Gitxsan artist creates art project to help kids learn about residential schools; Talking to kids about residential schools; On the Ledge panel; Consent workshops.
Living in RVs; Eli Glasner reviews 'Cruella'; Ten year anniversary of Madison Scott disappearance; B.C.'s second-dose strategy; Looking back at forestry disputes in B.C. First Nation land; Exploring the geological history of Prince George; Fairy Island fight; Olivia Rodrigo's appeal.
CBC investigates call for new rules on ATVs following hundreds of deaths; Eli Glasner reviews Zak Snyder's new zombie flick; Cathy Browne tells us about the lack of clinical trials for people living with ALS in B.C.; A pitch to now mow your lawn in May; Art exhibit focuses on the personality of cows; Calls for permanent homeless camp in Prince George; British woman hoping to honour uncle buried in unmarked grave in Quesnel after serving in WWII; B.C.'s plan to re-open after the long weekend; Bon Jovi at the drive-in theatre.
The Canucks keep losing; Eli Glasner reviews "The Underground Railroad"; BC Bear Alliance wants more accountability for conservation officers; Rachelle Van Zanten debuts song about love of mountain biking; Squirrel restaurant; Prince George nurses plan counter-rally to COVID-19 protests; Single-use plastics decared toxic in Canada; B.C.'s changing vaccine strategy; Musician Britt AM on recording in isolation.
Will the future be better?: Eli Glasner and 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier'; Eliminating vaccine patents; History of Metis in Canada movie filmed by Prince George students; Homeless people in Prince George moved into field by RCMP; Hamster rescue; Adrian Dix and B.C. Civil Liberites Associatoin on pending travel ban; Ledge panel; Why do Canadian country singers have American accents?
Historic Indigenous village unearthed by wildfire in Cache Creek; Eli Glasner reviews Nomadland; Birthday parade for 102-year-old WWII vet and gardener in Fort St. John; Protecting culturally modified trees; Relay for Life goes virutal again; Shirley Bond on pandemic response; From the Ledge panel on vaccine rollout; Remembering Prince Phillip.
Racial bias and home equity; New movies with Eli Glasner; Terrace pastor supports provincial restrictions on religious gatherings; Pandemic impacts on historic North Pacific Cannery; Shirley Bond calls for provincial funds for junior hockey teams; Royal update on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry; On The Ledge with Tanya Fletcher and Justine Hunter; Online sports competitions
Eli Glasner; Why Fraser Lake is testing internet speeds door-to-door; Interior universities team up on COVID-19 research programs; Improving bike trails in Prince Rupert; On the ledge; Jamaican jerk cooking.
Even though we have witnessed some cataclysmic events caused by the weather, Keith Brooks of Environmental Defence Canada is optimistic about the prospects for combating climate change; How much time should kids be spending staring at screens? Kara Brisson-Boivin of Media Smarts has some advice for parents; Our happiness columnist, Jennifer Moss suggests we can re-frame the way we picture this very challenging year; Two women - one the mother of an inmate; the other an inmate's wife - recount what their respective family members have told them about conditions inside two federal institutions as the number COVID infections among the prison population and staff continue to rise; Author and chef Claire Tansey has some advice on holiday meals; Family doctor Peter Lin discusses the mutation of the coronavirus that was discovered in the U.K.; Our screentime specialist, CBC senior arts reporter Eli Glasner, reviews some new movies that will available to stream - and some others worth watching from this year past.
Eli Glasner reviews Wonder Woman 1984; Old growth forests around Prince George need better protection; New COVID-19 outbreak at Canada LNG worksite; How to tell people you won't be seeing them for Christmas; Anatomy of a Christmas song; Lookback on the ledge; The Old Man's Friend".
Eli Glasner reviews some new Christmas movies; An investigation into racism in the oil sands; The power of storytelling in a apandemic; How small businesses are being impacted by COVID-19; Free menstrual products; Hallmark Christmas movie; Christmas tree farm.
Rod Stewart goes dicso; Eli Glasner; Mount Polley spill study; Vanderhoof Air Hug; Is 2020 the worst year of your life?; Inuvialuit artist based in Prince George creates masks made of seal skin; walrus tusks; COVID-19 apps; How China targets small-town politicians in B.C.; Mandatory masks.
Studying bear scat; Eli Glasner; Charlie Lake bat walk; Helping Haida Gwaii in a time of COVID-19; Raven Lake cabin vandalized; Health Minister Adrian Dix; August weather forecast; How the Prince George Symphony Orchestra is planning to play in a pandemic; Author Helen Knott creates writing prize for single parents.
Film buffs were still holding out hope that Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated movie “Tenet” could salvage what is left of the summer movie season. But when it was indefinitely postponed this week, it raised questions about how the pandemic will shape the future of Hollywood blockbusters. Today, CBC Entertainment reporter Eli Glasner breaks down how COVID-19 is changing the industry, and what he misses most about going to the movies.
Hobbit landscaping; Eli Glasner; Saskatchewan tourist posts warning they are coming to B.C.; Invasive European Green Crab on Haida Gwaii; UNBC researcher on use of herbicides in B.C. forests; Isolation in Australia; Northern Health on COVID-19 spike in the region; Rocky Mountaineer canceled.
Parenting a Black child; Forced return to the office; Eli Glasner; Olympian Alyx Treasure on being Black in Prince George; Dawson Creek Pride crosswalk defaced minutes after being painted; The history of anti-Black policing in Prince George; Detailed reporting on where COVID-19 has been found in B.C.
Snowbirds memorial; Tipping delivery drivers; Eli Glasner reviews 'Normal People'; Wildfire camps; Tracking who has COVID-19; Rooftop concert; Handwashing stations for homeless; On the Ledge; Talkback.
Virtual travel; Post-COVID19 office life; Eli Glasner reviews 'Upload'; Will the NHL come to Prince George? What future for the Cougars?; Search and rescue operations; Gyms.
The 'Good People' fighting Prince George's opioid crisis in new TV series; Eli Glasner; Drive-in trivia; Online Terrace farmer's market; Messages for mom; Mr. PG turns 60; On the Ledge panel; Teacher talkback.
Sports fans had something new to cheer last week when 'The Last Dance' arrived on Netflix. The documentary series follows Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls epic run in 1997 and it's just one of a number of real-life dramas screentime columnist Eli Glasner is highlighting this week. For more on The Last Dance, Dark Side of the Ring, and Beastie Boys Story, here's Eli.
As we all spend a little more time indoors it seems many of us are rediscovering the joys of home cooking. This week CBC screentime columnist Eli Glasner discusses his favourite streaming shows about food.
Eli Glasner reviews cooking shows; UNBC convocation cancelled; Mayoral panel on tourism in Kitimat and Valemount; Journaling; Prince George doctor asks residents to take COVID-19 seriously; River forecast centre on flood season; On the ledge panel.
CN Rail operatoins during COVID-19; How the workplace is changing; Astronaut Chris Hadfield with tips on living in isolation; Eli Glasner reviews 'Tiger King' and 'High Fidelity'; Border closures won't stop Stewart, B.C. from helping Hyder, Alaska; MLA Jennifer Rice responds to criticism from North Coast communities over government's decision to override local states of emergency; New music from Mark Perry; Kids and screentime; Prince George Farmer's Market.
Welcome back, podcast listeners. With the big screen movie release schedule on pause, we're shifting focus to look at new streaming releases. This week, two binge-worthy shows to help you stay inside while we practice physical distancing. First up, the Netflix series Tiger King. Then a look at the new TV remake of High Fidelity. With more here's CBC film critic Eli Glasner.
It's a mixed bag of movies this weekend. For the family, there's Onward, a new animated adventure about two brothers and half a father. If you're looking for something with a little more grit, there's The Way Back, starring Ben Affleck as a basketball coach with a drinking problem. With more here is CBC's Eli Glasner.
This weekend there's no shortage of women in peril on the big screen. For horror fans there's a new version of The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss. And if you're looking for more of a mystery, there's Disappearance at Clifton Hill set around Niagara Falls. For more here's CBC movie guy, Eli Glasner.
First published in 1903, Jack London's "The Call of the Wild" is a classic tale of a man and his dog set in the Yukon. Now it's a new film starring Harrison Ford. The book has been adapted a number of times over the years...but this dog's got some new tricks. For more here's CBC film critic Eli Glasner.
A new federal report proposes sweeping changes to Canada’s broadcasting and telecommunications sector. The recommendations range from bringing online media platforms like Yahoo and Facebook under the scope of Canada’s Broadcasting Act to making sure that streaming companies like Netflix and Amazon Prime are sufficiently promoting Canadian material. Today on Front Burner, CBC Entertainment reporter Eli Glasner joins host Jayme Poisson to explain what’s at stake.
In between the Golden Globes and the Oscars, the quality of big screen offerings isn't exactly robust. So this week CBC's Eli Glasner decided to mix it up with something from the small screen and the big screen. He'll share his review of The Gentlemen, the newest film from director Guy Ritchie starring Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant. But first, a look at the new TV series featuring Patrick Stewart, Star Trek: Picard.
The year was 1995. Coolio and TLC were battling it out on the music charts, as Martin Lawrence and Will Smith hit the big screen in a buddy-cop adventure. And thus...the Bad Boys were born. Maybe you've seen the original, or the 2003 sequel. Now, the boys are back together in the new film "Bad Boys for Life". But with both boys now in their 50s, are the bad boys still....good? Here's Eli Glasner.
The Oscar nominations were announced on Monday, much to the frustrations of film critics everywhere. While it was a good day for films such as Joker and The Irishman, a number of 2019's most intriguing performances were left out. CBC Toronto Here and Now host Gill Deacon reached out to Eli Glasner to chat about snubs, surprises and the way Oscar campaigns work.
Bryan Stevenson has dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of prisoners who are wrongly accused. Now the story of how he got his start is a movie starring Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan. With such a cast the movie should have been awards season darling... but that hasn't happened yet. With more here's CBC film critic Eli Glasner.
The last ten years in film have been a time of incredible disruption and change. As the industry charges ahead into the new year Eli Glasner joined CBC Here and New guest host Jason D'Souza to talk about the decade and share some of his favourite films.
For his final podcast of the year, CBC film critic Eli Glasner takes on the new Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker and Bombshell, a film about the sexual harassment scandal at Fox News. Plus Eli offers short previews of the holiday releases 1917, Uncut Gems and Cats and lists his favourite films of 2019.
No lack of variety this week. First, we begin with the controversy around the new film from Clint Eastwood called Richard Jewell. Then it's a quick look at the sequel Jumanji: The Next Level. Followed by a talk about the new Canadian film The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open. Here's CBC film critic Eli Glasner.
With the nominations for the Golden Globes fast approaching CBC film critic Eli Glasner takes a look at how the race is shaping up and highlights Antigone, the film Canada submitted for the Oscars.
Marvel Studios has announced plans for the latest phase of the Marvel cinematic universe, setting the world of deep superhero fandom abuzz. On Front Burner, we speak to Eli Glasner, CBC's national entertainment reporter and film critic, about what Western cinema gains and loses.