J. Kelly Nestruck

J. Kelly Nestruck

@nestruck.bsky.social

The Globe and Mail television critic and recovering theatre critic. I'm gonna bleet about baseball sometimes. Find me by email at knestruck@globeandmail.com. 🇨🇦

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J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

I talked to Mayday exec producer Alex Bystram about how a fan of the Canadian air crash investigation show helped avert disaster on FlyDubai - and the show's inspiration of Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal S2. (He co-signs concerns about cockpit communications.) www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...

theglobeandmail.comHow Canadian TV show Mayday helped avert a plane hijacking horrorExecutive producer Alex Bystram on the long-running docuseries’s recent brushes with reality – from the FlyDubai near-disaster to Nathan Fielder’s attempts to reform pilot training
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Brad Bradford being graceful in defeat. Nice concession speech about the city coming together. His kids are cute. Impressive campaign really. Got more votes than John Tory did in 2022. But Olivia Chow got more votes than any Toronto mayoral candidate ever.

J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

That was not really close in the end. Olivia Chow currently at 54.04%, Brad Bradford 41.21%. 1405 of 1431 polls reporting Chow won with 37% of the vote in the 2023 mayoral by-eelction and 269,372 raw votes. She's have doubled her vote count, currently 522,139.

J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Having seen the weirdly formatted Toronto ballot now, I see why some people were concerned by the two Chows up for mayor. First names aren’t right next to the last names. Your eyes have to go over and then down a bit to find the right oval. Not great design, TBH.

J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Just learned today that Calgary Opera's administrative and rehearsal building is named the Mamdani Opera Centre. Named after local "polarizing" property developer Riaz Mamdani who once survived a daytime shooting in his Rolls Royce in part because a bullet hit a titanium credit card in his pocket.

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Anne Applebaum
@anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu

In one day, two politicians - Bolsonaro in Brazil and Vucic in Serbia - with ties to Trump have lost surprise elections thanks to high turnout. The rise of the international far-right is not inevitable.

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John D Stanway
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Oh, no. I went to see Coyote vs Acme at the multiplex at Eglinton and Warden and he showed up to introduce the movie to his hometown crowd. Such a great thing to do.

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦
@tomhawthorn.bsky.social

Social Credit won a B.C. general election in 1952 with an interim leader from Alberta who did not contest a seat. After the election, the Social Credit caucus picked W.A.C. Bennett as leader.

J. Kelly Nestruck@nestruck.bsky.social

If Wikipedia is right, this is the first time a party run by an interim leader has won an election in Canada. Who knows what this something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue party will be in a year. Good luck, BC! www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

theglobeandmail.comB.C. Conservatives win majority government, Lorne Doerkson to become premierNDP Leader David Eby resigned after his snap election call backfired
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

“What a joy it is to report, then, that Tessa Virtue’s solo was not only exuberant and entertaining, but showcased a grounded facility with modern dance. The Unruly Heart hit just the right resonant note between earnest and tongue-in-cheek.” www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/stag...

theglobeandmail.comOlympic ice dancer Tessa Virtue gives an exuberant performance – this time, without skatesVirtue’s stage debut anchors a diverse slate at this year’s Fall for Dance North in Toronto
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Currently at a kids party in a Toronto park wondering why we need 1000 more cops when one has been just idling his car next to the playground while checking his phone for the last hour.

Alex Bozikovic@alexbozikovic.bsky.social

Crime is down. Toronto is objectively a safe place. Why does Bradford want us scared? www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

theglobeandmail.comThe dangers of Brad Bradford’s TorontoCapitalizing on misplaced fear is no way to build a better city
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Eby looks like he’s going to go down for making one of the all time Canadian political blunders.

Polling Canada@canadianpolling.bsky.social

Polling Canada Final British Columbia Model: 🔵 CON: 57 - (46-68 Likely Seats) 🟠 NDP: 34 - (23-45 Likely Seats) 🟢 GRN: 2 - (2-3 Likely Seats) - October 23, 2026 - Full model here: www.canadianpolling.com/p/ebys-elect...

canadianpolling.comEby’s Election Gamble Falters; Conservatives Poised for a MajorityAs the campaign comes to a close, the final polling averages suggest a difficult path ahead for Eby and the NDP as the model predicts a Conservative majority
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

RIP Tom Skerritt. Picket Fences landed on TV at the only time in my life when it could have become one of my favourite shows. Friday night is no death slot when you're 11-14 years old. I don't know if I learned the right things, but I learned a lot from it. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

hollywoodreporter.comTom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93Mentored by Robert Altman in 'M*A*S*H,' the Emmy-winning actor later stood out in 'Top Gun,' 'The Turning Point' and 'A River Runs Through It.'

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Katja De Bock
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🫣 BREAD WILL WALK, a scary short animated film, directed by Alex Boya, is now available for free streaming on the NFB platform. All roles in the film are voiced by Jay Baruchel! ⬇️ Capsule review by @nestruck.bsky.social in the G&M!

The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com

theglobeandmail.comWhat to Watch this weekend: Sharon Horgan’s Youth is her best comedy since CatastropheAlso, Lord of the Flies on CBC and Bread Will Walk on NFB break through the thin crust of civilization
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

I feel like not enough people are talking about how good Youth is because its not particularly showy. Now familiar dramedy structure - but just little elements of complexity and nuance each episode. Sharon Horgan in her sweet spot. www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/film...

theglobeandmail.comWhat to Watch this weekend: Sharon Horgan’s Youth is her best comedy since CatastropheAlso, Lord of the Flies on CBC and Bread Will Walk on NFB break through the thin crust of civilization
The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com

theglobeandmail.comWhat to Watch this weekend: Sharon Horgan’s Youth is her best comedy since CatastropheAlso, Lord of the Flies on CBC and Bread Will Walk on NFB break through the thin crust of civilization
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

When you look at where the advance voting was, what age demo Chow's support is highest and lowest in... I'm beginning to think Bradford's going to win by five or six point. Hard to believe Chow's campaign is co-chaired by Andrew Bevan who co-directed the Liberal comeback federally last year.

Toronto Life@torontolifemag.bsky.social

A new poll puts Brad Bradford two points ahead of Olivia Chow

torontolife.comBrad Bradford now has a narrow lead in Toronto's mayoral race - Toronto LifeA new poll indicates that Bradford has a two per cent advantage over Olivia Chow, but with a three per cent margin of error, it's “too close to call”
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Josh Matlow, Charter City champion, for mayor! Alas, not on the ballot this time.

Matt Elliott@graphicmatt.com

My @thestar.com column: One reason this mayoral election hasn’t seen many big ideas? Blame Doug Ford, and his constant interference in Toronto issues There is one big idea that could change all of this, though. We should be talking about making Toronto a Charter City www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

thestar.comMatt Elliott: Three little words explain Olivia Chow’s lack of grand vision — and one big idea could change it allIs Doug Ford limiting Toronto’s power? Columnist argues a constitutionally protected city charter could stop the premier’s municipal overreach.
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Now that's comic timing: @thestaceymcg.bsky.social was in MAGA make-up shooting a Katie Zacharia sketch on Friday when the press secretary got fired. She and her co-stars improvised a new ending - and it was up online that evening. Over 16m views on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok by Monday!

The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com

theglobeandmail.comHow This Hour has 22 Minutes went viral by being first to Katie Zacharia’s firingStacey McGunnigle was already in her MAGA make-up when Trump’s latest press secretary was let go Friday - and the show’s team pivoted
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

That’s already enough views that it would crack the top ten in the first half of the year. Should keep up momentum until Halloween I expect - we’ll see where it lands.

J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

I missed a request not to mention what was at the end of the second episode that came with the screeners... and printed it in my mini-review (preceded by a spoiler alert). My bad. But it seems self-defeating of CBS to ask critics not to mention the hookiest element of the series.

J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Sarabeth's Garage is the winner of the fourth edition of CBC Kids Reads. We were rooting for I Need Pants - but hard to beat a car book. (Now could we just change the title of this literacy-inspiring competition to CBC Kids Read plz? Grammar above branding!) www.cbc.ca/books/sarabe...

cbc.caSarabeth’s Garage by Melanie Florence, illustrated by Nadia Alam, wins CBC Kids Reads 2026 | CBC BooksThe book about a girl who loves fixing cars was chosen as the winner by an audience of kids and families at the CBC Kids Reads live event in Whitby, Ont.

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Michael Savage
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NEW: BBC confirms BBC Three, BBC Scotland, Radio 4 Extra channels to go, but there is an even more worrying development. After all the cuts so far, the BBC is not even HALF WAY to its £500m savings target. Some big calls to come... www.theguardian.com/media/2026/o...

theguardian.comBBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next yearCorporation announces broadcast closures and job losses in effort to find savings of £500m

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Anna Mehler Paperny
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Must-read from @wencyleung.bsky.social

The Local Magazine@thelocal.to

Despite being rocked by one of the biggest scandals in its history, the city’s police force is getting nothing but support from major candidates in the municipal election. @wencyleung.bsky.social on the big issue that's been absent from this campaign. thelocal.to/toronto-poli...

thelocal.toThe Biggest Winner of This Election: The Toronto Police | The LocalDespite being rocked by one of the biggest scandals in its history, the city’s police force is getting nothing but support from major candidates in the municipal election.
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

That's just terrible - this guy kicked up a big fuss about police targeting him as a journalist. He crowdfunded tens of thousands for his defence. What a disgrace to his profession.

Jonny Wakefield@jonnywakefield.bsky.social

STORY, updates to come: Edmonton former journalist Duncan Kinney has admitted to spray painting a bust of Ukrainian World War II leader Roman Shukhevych with the words "actual Nazi," then writing about it, claiming he didn't know who did it. edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/d...

edmontonjournal.comEx-journalist admits to defacing controversial Edmonton Ukrainian monument, writing about itEx-Edmonton journalist Duncan Kinney has admitted to spray painting a controversial Ukrainian monument with the words "actual Nazi."
J. Kelly Nestruck
@nestruck.bsky.social

Yaga premieres on Friday on Crave in Canada and AMC+ in the US. @marshalederman.bsky.social went to visit the set in Victoria at that moment where Hudson Williams was the hottest property on the planet. www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/film...

theglobeandmail.comFor Hudson Williams, a witchy Canadian series was the perfect project after Heated RivalryOn set in Victoria for the new witchy Canadian series, Yaga, the Heated Rivalry star is steaming up the screen again, this time with a veteran cast