We’ve always gotta up our knowledge…
As someone who has been working in the film and television industry in various capacities over the past 30 years, I’ve learned that there’s no such thing as a true “expert” when it comes to film and television and especially when it comes down to our own Canadian content.
Enter friend and colleague; Thom Ernst. A well regarded industry veteran and all around nice guy has written a book not only for the burgeoning cinephile in your life, but for the hard core fan always looking to know more.
101 Fascinating Canadian Film Facts asks some questions you didn’t even know you should be asking.
Do you know who was in the first on-screen nude scene in a Canadian feature film? Or which David Cronenberg film was raided for obscenity? Why was Oliver Reed arrested while shooting The Brood? Which iconic Canadian television series was syndicated in over fifty different countries? Which Canadian film critic wrote a full-page retraction after reconsidering a positive review he gave a film? And what role did Canada play in the creation of Dennis Hopper’s Easy Rider?
With an eye for the unique and the absurd, 101 Fascinating Canadian Film & TV Facts, from one of Canada’s leading film critics, is a lively and humorous look at the best and the worst, the firsts and the lasts, and the ground breaking truths behind Canada’s film and television industry.
Our friends over at Dundurn Press have been nice enough to send over a few copies to give away in celebration of this release and your chance to win simply couldn’t be easier.
E-Mail us at ITSContests@hotmail.com with your full name, mailing address, ‘101 Fascinating Canadian Film & TV Facts’ in the subject header and the answer to the following question. What iconic Canadian TV show did Thom start off as a researcher as before ultimately becoming it’s host in the mid to late 2000’s?
The contest is open to all residents of Canada, one entry per household please and it will run until Friday Dec. 27th at 11:59PM. All winners will be informed after the contest has closed.
