Normcore Is the First Brilliant Meme of 2014
Unpacking the fashion aesthetic of "normcore" for VICE and what it says about 2014's relationship to class.
About Me
I'm an award-winning writer, journalist, filmmaker and editor looking to tell stories and create innovative content.
Selected Work
Jonah Hill's 90s soundtrack
An interview with actor-turned-director Jonah Hill about his A24 film "Mid90s" and the influence of 90's music and art on his work.
Grimes went from industry-shaking genius to punchline in a decade. Are we treating her fairly? | Arts
A cultural essay written for CBC, asking "Are we treating Grimes fairly?"
Review: A brilliant Kristen Stewart haunts beautiful but ghastly Princess Diana drama Spencer
A review of Pablo Larrain's "Spencer" for the Globe and Mail.
We Forgot to Break Up
Short film written and directed by Chandler Levack. It premiered at TIFF and played festivals that included SXSW, MDFF, and Inside Out Film Festival.
Review: Me-ow: The celebrity-jammed Cats is a horrifying monstrosity that deserves to be buried in the world’s largest litter box
A review of the absolutely cursed cinematic adaption of "Cats," which went viral on the Globe's website.
Jeremy Dutcher - Mehcinut (Official Music Video)
A music video I co-directed with Jeremy Dutcher featuring Alanis Obomsawin, Tantoo Cardinal, members of A Tribe Called Red, and more. Jeremy's cape and outfit was custom designed by Michael Zoffranieri.
TIFF 2019: Meet the man behind the gonzo Mackenzie King freak-out biopic Canada never knew it so desperately needed
A profile of Winnipeg filmmaker Matthew Rankin and his deliriously insane biopic of Canadian prime minister Mackenzie King, "The 20th Century."
House of the Cool Parents
An oral history of the Toronto living room theatre space Video Fag, created by Jordan Tannahill and William Ellis, which became the epicentre of queer DIY culture in Toronto, including spawning the first theatrical production of Sheila Heti's play "All My Happy Days Are Stupid."
Beyond badass: The female action heroes being celebrated at TIFF Bell Lightbox this month
Talking about the aesthetics of the "female badasses" included in TIFF's film programming.
