OPINION – CUTIES IS EQUAL PARTS SAD, DISGUSTING, AND NECESSARY
The world is still buzzing about one of the most controversial movies to hit Netflix in years―Cuties. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, this mo...
CANADIAN ACTOR AND TWENTIES CO-STAR GABRIELLE GRAHAM IS A STAR ON THE RISE
Toronto is on a bit of a run right now. In music, you have Drake, The Weeknd, and Tory Lanez. In sports, you have the reigning NBA champion Toronto Ra...
MICHELLE OBAMA’S BECOMING IS A LESSON IN OVERCOMING THE ODDS AND NEVER GIVING UP
Becoming is a beautiful whirlwind of emotions. The elements of seeing Michelle Obama's life after the White House mixed with the real life stories of ...
BLACK TELEVISION: CANADA, WE HAVE A PROBLEM
Canada, I have a love-hate relationship with you. I love being Canadian. I love the things we produce and I am generally proud of our leadership role ...
3 TIPS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATORS BATTLING DEPRESSION
This past weekend would've marked the 64th birthday of comedy legend, Robin Williams, who died almost four years ago from suicide. As fans, we had no ...
WHY DOES BLACK TELEVISION SUCK SO BAD IN CANADA?
I recently checked out my Instagram feed and came across a movie premiering on Lifetime TV starring Toni Braxton in association with Bishop TD Jakes. ...
INTERVIEW WITH TIFF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CAMERON BAILEY
The Toronto International Film Festival is just around the corner. Koliah Bourne of SHIFTER Magazine and SHIFTER On Films had the opportunity to chat ...
REACH CENTRE AND EMG PARTNER TO ADDRESS FATHERLESSNESS
I recently attended a panel discussion on fatherlessness put on by The Reach Centre led by R.J. and Loretta McEwan. The panel included CFL legend ...
EVE FILM FESTIVAL – TOP CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN IN THE FILM INDUSTRY TODAY
This past weekend I had the opportunity to take in a panel discussion on women in the industry at the Eve Film Festival held at the Arts Court in Otta...
CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS: IS CANADA WATCHING?
This past Sunday was the Canadian Screen Awards, the event where Hollywood North celebrates its on-screen talent. It was hosted by Howie Mandel who di...
LET’S TALK: CREATIVE MINDS AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Today marks an increasingly important day on the annual media calendar- Bell Let's Talk Day. Bell Let’s Talk is an initiative by Bell Media to get peo...