WINTER SERIES – SAVE THE DATES!
Escape the Covid Winter with this new program – Humour, Movie Appreciation and Cooking!
FIVE webinars $50.00
45 minute presentations with 15 minutes for questions
- Humour your stress
- Appreciation of Film History
- Valentine cooking with flair!
Winter Series Webinars
Registration is Now Closed.
Sharron Johnston
Dates and Times:
January 20, 2021 – 1PM
Humour Your Stress: and Documentary – “Laughing and crying”
About the Speaker
Sharron Johnston is a retired assistant professor from the Department of Psychiatry at McMaster University. For 18 years she co-hosted the annual Canadian humour conference and is the author of “Take the Wheels off your Worry Bus”.
Adam Nayman
January 27, 2021 – 1PM
History of Toronto Cinema
About the Speaker
A look at the early history of Toronto cinema and how its themes of rebellion, alienation and youth in crisis have carried through to the city’s contemporary cinematic landscape.
Adam Nayman is a Toronto based film critic and lecturer. His work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, he is a contributing editor of Cinema Scope and he teaches in the film departments of Ryerson and U of T. He has written four books including The Coen Brothers. His engaging presentation will leave you with a new appreciation of film!
Tyson Lambert
February 10, 2021 – 1PM
Chef Tyson Lambert, will present recipes in time for Valentines
About the Speaker
Tyson Lambert has worked on TV shows: Chopped Canada, Bake with Anna Olson and Fire Masters. He is the culinary producer of Masterchef Canada. He is currently chef at the Arlington Hotel, Paris. He is an experienced and enthusiastic presenter. Don’t miss his delicious ideas to celebrate Valentines!
Gabrielle Marceau
February 24, 2021 – 1PM
Motion Picture Censorship
About the Speaker
Gabriella Marceau will show snippets of movies to explore how Motion Picture censorship was the most influential force in Hollywood from the 1930s through to the end of the 1950s and impacts what we see on screen today.
Gabrielle Marceau is a writer, critic, and lecturer living in Toronto. She has a Masters Degree from The University of Toronto in Cinema Studies . She is the founder of In The Mood magazine.
Adam Nayman
March 24, 2021 – 1PM
Contradictory Morality and Humour of the Coen brother’s movies
About the Speaker
Adam Nayman is a Toronto based film critic and lecturer. His work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, he is a contributing editor of Cinema Scope and he teaches in the film departments of Ryerson and U of T. He has written four books including The Coen Brothers. His engaging presentation will leave you with a new appreciation of film!