by Colin Thomas | Aug 16, 2012 | Review
A strong story hangs from the clear, simple spine of a consistent, though deepening goal. The protagonist refines his goal and his understanding of his goal changes, but he does not shift his focus from one distinct goal to another. To say this another way: the Act 3...
by Colin Thomas | Aug 2, 2012 | Review
Titanic, which I saw at Malkin Bowl the other night, is an oddly non-flashy musical. There’s virtually no dancing and there are no big show tunes. Still, it’s a very satisfying work and director Max Reimer gives it an extraordinarily handsome production....
by Colin Thomas | Jul 18, 2012 | Review
SFU’s Praxis Centre for Screenwriters is a terrific resource. They have just announced a workshop that might be of interest to some of you. Here’s the info: West Coast Screenwriting principals, Keith Digby (Young Alexander, Time Exposures) and Brian...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 18, 2012 | Review
I got back from Mexico City on Friday. Despite dire warnings from nearly every Canadian I talked to, I am still alive and I had a fantastic trip. The people are warm, the museums are unbelievable and EcoBici, the city bike system, is liberation itself. My pal Luis and...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 28, 2012 | Review
I saw Peter Birnie at Xanadu last night. It’s the last show that Peter will review; like a lot of other writers at the Sun and Province, he has accepted an early retirement package. Pete tells me that the Sun will fill the position with somebody who’s...
