The Serviceberry and Rediscovering Our Bond With Nature
A personal reflection on The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer and its lessons on reciprocity, abundance, Indigenous wisdom, and living in harmony with nature.
Meet Bird Cowboy, The Feathered Outlaw With a 45 Colt
YouTuber Mummy Joe returns with The Ballad of Bird Cowboy, a rhyming western about a duck gunslinger on a mission, packed with humor and outlaw spirit.
T. Rex Studio Albums Capture Glam’s Golden Age
Bang a Gong! T. Rex: The Studio Albums 1970–1977 charts Marc Bolan’s glam rock peak, decline, and lasting influence on 80s pop and rock.
Animal Farm Trailer Sparks Backlash and Divided Reactions
The new Animal Farm movie divides critics and fans over tone, humor, politics, and visuals as Andy Serkis reimagines Orwell for modern audiences.
Supergirl Trailer: Dark, Edgy Kara Zor-El
Unsure about the new Supergirl movie? The 2026 teaser reveals a darker, angrier Kara Zor-El on a cosmic revenge quest that has fans excited and conflicted.
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots Movie in Development at Mattel Studios With Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel teams with Mattel Studios to write a live-action Rock’ Em Sock’ Em Robots movie, reimagining the classic toy with action, heart, and nostalgia.
James Thurber, The New Yorker, and the Art of Uneasy Humor
A personal, funny look at James Thurber, his New Yorker cartoons, shaky lines, marriage jokes, blindness, and why his humor still unsettles and endures.
Adult Swim’s The Elephant Is a Bold Animation Experiment
Adult Swim’s The Elephant unites top animation creators in a blind storytelling experiment, delivering a surreal, emotional special that rewards creative risk.
ImagiNation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids’ TV by Ed Conroy
Relive the magic of Canadian children’s TV with ImagiNation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids’ TV by Ed Conroy by celebrating the shows that shaped a generation.
Kingsford Christmas Coal: A Fun Gift for Naughty Grillers
Give the gift of Kingsford Christmas Coal this holiday. Perfect for grillers, naughty-but-nice friends, and festive cold-weather barbecues.
Miya Ando: A Visual Dictionary of 2,000 Japanese Rain Words
Water of the Sky by Miya Ando presents 2,000 Japanese rain words with English translations and 100 evocative artworks celebrating the spirit of rain.
Planet of the Apes vs Fantastic Four Begins in 2026
Marvel’s Fantastic Four collide with Planet of the Apes in a four-issue crossover arriving February 2026, blending action, science, and nostalgia.
Bob Mankoff on AI and the Future of Human Creativity
Bob Mankoff shares why human judgment, empathy, and humor remain irreplaceable as AI transforms creativity for artists and creators.
The West African Origins of Coca-Cola and the Kola Nut
Learn how the sacred kola nut from West Africa inspired Coca-Cola and influenced one of the most recognized beverages in the world.
Silent Book Club: The Quiet Reading Revolution
Silent Book Clubs let introverts read together alone. No assignments, no pressure, just BYO book, quiet time, and optional chat in a cozy setting.
Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada’s Sweetest Obsession by Peter Kuitenbrouwer
Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada’s Sweetest Obsession by Peter Kuitenbrouwer reveals the history, culture and mystery behind the global obsession.
Cloud Dancer: Is Pantone’s 2026 Color Just White?
Pantone names Cloud Dancer its 2026 Color of the Year, but is it really just white dressed in poetry? A playful look at the power of paint names.
Richard Dildy: The Canadian Grinch Who Got Arrested for Anti-Santa Protests
Learn the true story of Richard Dildy, the Canadian ‘Grinch’ arrested for protesting Santa Claus at Toronto’s 1980 parade and his holiday crusade.