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Propstore Auctions Let Movie Fans Recreate Hollywood At Home

Propstore

The growth of the collectibles market is fascinating, so I’m glad I had the opportunity to chat with Chuck Costas. After 20 years at Accenture, Chuck Costas became the Vice President, Business Development and Marketing for Propstore in LA. They host massive auctions for authentic memorabilia, including iconic props and costumes from your favourite movies and series.

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Behind The Scenes With Erica Deutschman

Erica Deutschman

Erica Deutschman and I met when we were 14 years old at Centauri Summer Arts Camp. Since then, Erica Deutschman landed roles in movies and TV shows, including the lead in Hallmark’s A Cheerful Christmas. It wouldn’t feel like the holidays without Christmas movies! It was great to catch up and learn about Erica’s acting career.

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What’s Next After Booksmart?

I went to Western University (the one recognized by Playboy) and I didn’t party much. I think about this all the time and even more so now that Olivia Wilde released her directorial debut, Booksmart. Now I regret it!

Some of my favourite female celebrities like Busy Phillips and Lena Dunham endorsed Booksmart and now I understand why. It’s a great movie about female friendship and coming of age after high school. It’s filled with good music, good laughs and good lines.

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A Conversation With Ellen

The Scotiabank Arena hosts the biggest stars who come to Toronto. I’ve seen many concerts there over the years, including the Arkells last month. On Sunday, Ellen DeGeneres delighted her Canadian fans with a special visit and shared her story with two nearly sold out crowds. I attended the afternoon event, surrounded by thousands of women who adore Ellen.

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Movie Review: Isn’t It Romantic

“Josh does not complete me. I complete myself.” I loved hearing this quote as I sat in the movie theatre alone watching Isn’t It Romantic. It’s a refreshing type of romantic comedy that I saw after visiting the movie’s pop-up shop on Queen St. West on Valentine’s Day.

Isn’t It Romantic is about a young professional in New York who becomes unconscious and enters an alternate universe. It’s an alternate universe where Natalie (Rebel Wilson) gets to critique the romantic comedies she grew up watching and experience that lifestyle at the same time.

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