The actor, singer, and dancer Vince Kelley discusses playing Blanche in the touring stage show Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue (at the Vancouver Playhouse 12-16 November 2024), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. One of the more robust cultur…

The filmmaker and author Chase Joynt discusses his new book Vantage Points: On Media as Trans Memoir (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Vantage Points: On Media as Trans Memoir by Chase Joynt (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Vantage Points Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the …

The broadcaster and author Grant Lawrence discusses his new book for young readers Adventures in Desolation Sound (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Adventures in Desolation Sound by Grant Lawrence (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Adventures in Desolation Sound Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta…

The acclaimed novelist and writer Zoe Whittall discusses her new collection of poetry No Credit River (Book*hug Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. No Credit River by Zoe Whittall (Book*hug Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: No Credit River Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Co…

The author Renée D. Bondy discusses her debut novel [non]disclosure (Second Story Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. [non]disclosure by Renée D. Bondy (Second Story Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: [non]disclosur Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.…

The YouTuber and podcaster Steve “Dangle” Glynn discusses his new book Hockey Rants and Raves (HarperCollins, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Hockey Rants and Raves by Steve “Dangle” Glynn (HarperCollins, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Hockey Rants and Raves Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver…

The former astronaut and cabinet minister the Honourable Marc Garneau discusses his memoir A Most Extraordinary Ride: Space, Politics, and the Pursuit of a Canadian Dream (Signal, 2024), with Joseph Planta. A Most Extraordinary Ride: Space, Politics, and the Pursuit of a Canadian Dream by Marc Garneau (Signal, 2024). Click to buy this book from Ama…

The director Mark Carter discusses the new CTORA Theatre production Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (11-27 October 2024 at the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre), and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Mark Carter joins me again. Th…

The science journalist, author and broadcaster Bob McDonald discusses his memoir Just Say Yes (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Just Say Yes by Bob McDonald (Douglas & McIntyre, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Just Say Yes Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia…

The author and veteran sports writer Ed Willes discusses his new book Never Boring: The Up and Down History of the Vancouver Canucks (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Never Boring: The Up and Down History of the Vancouver Canucks by Ed Willes (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Never Boring Text of the i…

The writer and director of Lucky Star Gillian McKercher discusses the feature film that boasts an Asian-Canadian cast (Terry Chen, Olivia Cheng, Conni Miu) and reflects on family, deceit and luck (screening this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Lin…

The filmmaker Josephine Anderson talks to Joseph Planta about her debut feature documentary Curl Power, screening at the Vancouver International Film Festival this week. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Another great documentary screening this week at the Vanco…

The filmmaker Mads K. Baekkevold discusses his debut feature having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, a film looking at the life, work and identity of chef Hidekazu Tojo, The Chef and the Daruma, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at…

The filmmaker Thea Loo discusses her new documentary Inay (Mama), having its premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Inay (Mama) (Filipino for Mama), is a new documentary that is having its Can…

The writer Bill Arnott discusses his new book A Perfect Day for a Walk: The History, Cultures, and Communities of Vancouver, On Foot (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2024), with Joseph Planta. A Perfect Day for a Walk: The History, Cultures, and Communities of Vancouver, On Foot by Bill Arnott (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: …

The acclaimed choreographer and performer, co-artistic director of The Biting School Arash Khakpour discusses their latest production Empty-Handed (02-05 October 2024 at the Firehall Arts Centre), with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Arash Khakp…

The filmmaker Christopher Auchter discusses his new documentary The Stand, which debuts this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival, a feature-length film on the 1985 blockade by the Haida on Lyell Island, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommen…

The acclaimed pianist Kevin Chen previews his upcoming performance at the Kay Meek Centre (Saturday, 28 September 2024), the program of Chopin and Liszt, music, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. The Kay Meek Arts Centre is kicking o…

The broadcaster and author Carol Off discusses her new book At a Loss for Words: Conversations in an Age of Rage (Random House Canada, 2024), with Joseph Planta. At a Loss for Words: Conversations in an Age of Rage by Carol Off (Random House Canada, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: At a Loss for Words Text of introduction by Joseph Pla…

The bestselling author Marion McKinnon Crook discusses her recent memoir Always On Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living (Heritage House, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Always on Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living by Marion McKinnon Crook (Heritage House, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Always on Cal…

The award-winning writer and academic Jenny Heijun Wills discusses her new collection of essays Everything and Nothing At All (Knopf, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Everything and Nothing At All by Jenny Heijun Wills (Knopf, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Everything and Nothing At All Text of introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: O…

The retired fisherman and boat builder Jon Taylor discusses his memoir Fried Eggs and Fish Scales: Tales from a Sointula Troller (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Fried Eggs and Fish Scales: Tales from a Sointula Troller by Jon Taylor (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Fried Eggs and Fish Scales Text of…

The playwright Davey Calderon discusses UNSCRIPTED: Deep Fried, a new musical in progress that is having a special performance at PL 1422 (1422 William Street) on Sunday, 09 June 2024 at 6pm, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. Upcoming on Sund…

The writer and a member of the organizing team for the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival Nathalie De Los Santos discusses the 12-14 July 2024 events, her bookstagram PilipinxPages, and more, with Joseph Planta. Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. I’ve been a big fan…

The writer Michel Drouin discusses his memoir Past the End of the Road: A North Island Boyhood (Harbour Publishing, 2024), with Joseph Planta. Past the End of the Road: A North Island Boyhood by Michel Drouin (Harbour Publishing, 2024). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Past the End of the Road Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta: I am P…