Oscars 2023 One Woman, Still Talking It is amazing to me how many people were thrilled by Sarah Polley’s win last night. And the most disparate people, who to my knowledge would have no particular connection – I mean, not that they need one, any more than I do to, like, Nicole Kidman’s wardrobe, but By Duana • Mar 13, 2023 12:30 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews TIFF Review: Women Talking Content warning for sexual assault. Sarah Polley writes and directs this adaption of Miriam Toews’ novel, Women Talking. It’s a gutting drama in which a group of women must decide between two drastic courses of action. As Mennonites, they are at the mercy of the men in their community, By Sarah • Sep 14, 2022 01:44 pm
Maple Leaf Sarah Polley at work She is one of Canada’s brightest, most brilliant talents. And the last time she wrote and directed a movie it was nominated for awards everywhere, including Oscar. She’s now working on Take This Waltz (second Leonard Cohen reference today – huzzah!), a screenplay with so much potential it was By Lainey • Aug 06, 2010 08:07 am
Douchebags Not even RDJ... Can redeem Adrien Brody. Robert Downey Jr showed up at the premiere of Splice last night in LA and did his movie star friendship duty, posing with Brody on the carpet, working some bromance for the cameras, being charming and irresistible as usual. His appeal however is not contagious. Which By Lainey • Jun 03, 2010 03:24 am
Sandra Oh Sandra at the Genies Sandra Oh hosted the Genie Awards last night – Canada’s Oscars. As you can see, she’s been dressing lately like total ass. Big winner was Sarah Polley’s Away From Her but as you might have heard, much of the build-up going in to last night was the omission By Lainey • Mar 04, 2008 02:55 am
Marion Cotillard Polley & Christie Honoured by New York Film Critic Oh Canada! Sarah Polley’s Away From Her was awarded last night at the New York Film Critics Circle last night for Best First Film and her leading lady Julie Christie received the Best Actress honour, positioning her well for an Oscar nomination to be announced 2 weeks from now. By Lainey • Jan 06, 2008 07:00 pm
