Monthly Archives: July 2010

Margaret Atwood’s cameo misses final cut of Score: A Hockey Musical


July 16, 2010


Four decades ago, Margaret Atwood published her breakthrough satiric novel The Edible Woman. Who knew she would wind up being the Shred-able Woman? On Wednesday the Star published my column about the Toronto International Film Festival’s opening night gala, Score: … Read more

Generation X Author Moves from Fiction to Fashion


July 15, 2010


Madonna’s done it, so has Kate Moss – even Liam Gallagher’s launched his own clothing line. But at last, fashion is taking a more literary bent as Canadian novelist Douglas Coupland collaborates on a limited collection of clothing and accessories. … Read more

Watch NEW 2010 Videos: Erica Jong, Alex Cuba and Jake Shimabukuro


July 13, 2010


Erica Jong is a poet, novelist and essayist best known for her eight best-selling novels: Fearof Flying, which has sold twenty million copies in thirty-seven languages, How to Save Your Own Life, Fanny: Being theTrue History of the Adventures of … Read more

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Jake Shimabukuro spreads some joy with his ukulele


July 13, 2010


Jake Shimabukuro takes the ukulele away from its Hawaiian roots into a new realm of musical possibility.

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Tavi Gevinson on the possibility of a feminist fashion magazine


July 5, 2010


Tavi Gevinson discusses her thoughts on Sassy Magazine, labels, feminism, pop culture, politics, and activism.

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Adora Svitak talks about letting kids be kids


July 5, 2010


Adora Svitak is the world’s youngest teacher and published author.