Cardinal' on Netflix it's a Nordic noir-esque detective series set in Northern Ontario. The characters are deep and the sweeping vistas of Northern Ontario remind you how vast and beautiful Canada is.

All four seasons of Cardinal are now streaming on Netflix Canada. Pictured, the incomparable Karine Vanasse in a rare moment out of her parka.

"I can accurately describe Tarr's most excellent debut with one word: creepy." Thanks to Gumshoe for this review of 👻THE GUEST CHILDREN👻 by @patrickt.bsky.social! This supernatural horror is out now. https://loom.ly/6Uk-7rM

We're watching Cardinal, season 2 of 4 on Netflix. I'd forgotten how good this series was. These mysteries are set in Northern Ontario. Mary Lou loves procedurals. Better focus. Opening music is by Agnes Obel - "Familiar" youtu.be/32kYH6XZrIo?...

All four seasons of Cardinal are now streaming on Netflix Canada. Pictured, the incomparable Karine Vanasse in a rare moment out of her parka.

Panera’s moderately caffeinated lemonade was loosely associated with 2 deaths before it was taken off market. This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.

I want to draw everyone's attention to this amazing sitcom supercut by @futurehasbeen.bsky.social. It's a 2-hour celebration of sitcom openings that you don't remember and may not know exist. It's warm nostalgia that gets uncanny as you watch. Hard recommend. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhNB...

He was laid to rest in a damp paper towel

I heard the awful news last night that the wonderful, one-of-a-kind tv writer Ellen Vanstone passed away last week. A former journalist, Ellen had a wicked sense of humour, a great laugh, and no time for bullshit - especially her own. 1/2

geddy lee claps for the blue jays in 7/4 time

Autumndog resplendence

Barker called me up one night and without preamble said "It's opinions, not onions. Not onions. This is Clive Barker. I've been trying to track down and stop this error in editions for decades. OPINIONS."

Want to read about a Toronto theatre whose owner was nearly killed by competitors, played a role in bringing foreign films to neighbourhood cinemas & later played a brief but pivotal role in shaping Toronto’s punk scene? Learn more about The King Theatre: open.substack.com/pub/thedownt...

I’ll be at the Toronto International Festival of Authors next weekend speaking with author Nathan Harris and moderator Tanya Turton. More info at festivalofauthors.ca

The Quebec title for Miller’s Crossing might be better than the English one.

One week today! I'm deciding whether to dress up as a giant stuffed bear or perhaps just read through a gas mask.

Maybe this doc will answer once and for all whether this show was intended for kids up early or young adults still awake and tripping on psychedelics.

Today's $2.99 spooky Kindle deal is Michael McDowell's classic THE ELEMENTALS. “Surely one of the most terrifying novels ever written.” — Poppy Z. Brite. Grab it today only at a bargain price on Kindle worldwide: www.amazon.com/Elementals-M...

GOLD! The first draft of The Thing screenplay ⬇️⬇️⬇️ cinephiliabeyond.org/john-carpent...

Don’t you want your spine to tingle? Lots of ways to get there on this list, including The Guest Children.

Back when I was playing bass in bands, I took a few lessons to up my game. After the last lesson, the teacher told me to pick up D'Angelo's Voodoo album and said, "Honestly, everything you need to know is on this record." He was right. RIP.

Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away at 78. RIP. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Introducing a personal fave to my kid this fine October evening

The Guest Children by @patrickt.bsky.social is a ghost story that's full of mystery. Set in a crumbling and isolated northern lodge, the book explores where ghosts come from and how we allow ourselves to be trapped by their hauntings. It's also a damn spooky page turner. Highly recommended!

I used this service, and my cuddle buddy came back different. He's watching me now, trying to loosen the stitching on his mouth when I'm not looking. I'm worried what happens when he gets it open. But the number on the sign has vanished. I don't know where to turn.

Toronto friends, three weeks from today come see Emily Weedon, Daniel Perry, Michael Rowe, @mcallway.bsky.social, and myself read at the spooky October edition of Drunk Fiction. Oct 28th, 6pm at the Caledonian at College and Ossington.

Just finished this fantastic novel, THE GUEST CHILDREN, by @patrickt.bsky.social. Touching, deep, chilling/creepy... really enjoyed it! Fully recommend!

On this day in Horror History, THE HAUNTING was released in 1963.

Lots of talk about Robert Redford films that have been lost in his large filmography. For my money this is one of the best, Peter Yates’s THE HOT ROCK (1972). A caper or heist film? It doesn’t really matter. The point is it’s great & has one of coolest robbery crews ever assembled on celluloid

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

Straight to the top of the pile with Exiles, by the late great @andrewpyper.bsky.social (writing as Mason Coile). Out today. #booksky

At Polish Fest today, I saw the saddest man to ever hold a potato tornado.

We're drowning in used books and could use your help making space on our shelves! This Saturday and Sunday (Sept 13th & 14th), come by for 15% off all used books!

The Furious was a wild ride, one of the most imaginative action movies I’ve seen in years. Very fun and animated crowd for an industry screening too. #TIFF50

"A novel that speaks to the personal nature of our ghosts and grief, Tarr highlights the complexity of the human experience of loss while telling a ripping good story." Thanks to the British Columbia Review and Trish Bowering for such a thoughtful review of The Guest Children.

Just out of @realgdt.bsky.social’s Frankenstein. One of his very best, with every frame impeccably composed and every craftsperson at the top of their game. #TIFF50

Graham Greene in CLEARCUT (1991) RIP

Thrilled to be in great company on this list, many thanks to Margaret Cannon and the Globe and Mail!

There are tons of graphic novels, academic papers, film and TV scripts, & prose novels/nonfiction on the LibGen list Anthropic used. As settlement approaches, make it easy for the class action lawyers to contact you! Here’s how Part 1: is your work in Libgen? www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

You know what to do

I was lucky to read an advance copy of A LONESOME PLACE FOR MURDER and it's terrific! If you like Longmire, check this out.

Indie comics publisher @fantagraphics.bsky.social is being robbed of millions of dollars' worth of merchandise by the distributor Diamond to pay for the latter's bankruptcy. Fantagraphics is running a sale to help cover these costs - 30% off everything on their website through Mon: Fantagraphics.com

“The Guest Children is kin to the best works of psychological horror, including Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, Henry James’s The Turn of the Screw and the 1961 film The Innocents.” Thanks to @fox-fyre.bsky.social‬ and ‪@winnipegfreepress.com‬ for this thrilling review!

Hobtown is a really special thing, if you didn't read the two first books yet you really should.

Thanks to everyone who picked up a copy and to @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social for getting me here! Also available in the US from @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

Rest in peace to one of cinema’s most outstanding artists, the legendary actor Terence Stamp. cinephiliabeyond.org/bide-time-ev...

Thanks to Marshal for the interview. #booksky

Last night was launch night at TYPE Books for The Guest Children by Patrick Tarr - and by his side, his editor extraordinaire Janice Zawerbny (HarperCollins). Order your copy today! Patrick is represented by Samantha Haywood. Congratulations on this massive accomplishment, Patrick!