For over a decade now, the rescue pups of PAW Patrol have been an obsession for toddlers around the world. And now, the box office is responding too — last week, its second feature film had the largest opening for a Canadian movie in more than a decade. This kids franchise is a big business. And it’s Canadian.
Barry Hertz is the Globe’s deputy Arts editor an ... Show More
Oct 2023
Paw Patrol is on a roll. Is it unstoppable?
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie earned the biggest North American opening for a Canadian movie in over a decade. Barry Hertz and Syrus Marcus Ware, parents and culture critics, talk with guest host Amil Niazi about Paw Patrol’s dominance and the social criticisms it’s drawn. Plus, t ... Show More
25m 11s
Apr 2024
"Les Tuche" de retour pour un 5ème volet, comment le film a réuni le public et la critique
<p>Les nouvelles aventures de la famille Tuche, c’est pour l’année prochaine. Mais le titre du film et l’affiche ont déjà été annoncés: “God save the Tuche”. Jeff, Cathy, leurs enfants et mamie Suze ont cette fois rendez-vous avec la famille royale britannique… et comme toujours, ... Show More
21m 36s
Mar 2021
A Safety Net for American Children
<p>Even as recently as a year ago, even the most cleareyed analysts thought it was a long shot. But this week, a child tax credit is expected to be passed into law, as part of the economic stimulus bill.</p><p>The child tax credit is an income guarantee for American families with ... Show More
20m 43s
<p><b>Listen to the entire interview on Patreon:</b><a href='https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-audio-wins-84859698'><b> https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-audio-wins-84859698</b></a><br/><br/><b>In popular culture, Canada is seen as the nicer version of the US, the harmless nort ... Show More
