The TV Addict 

Despite my best attempts otherwise it’s become inevitable that the older I’ve gotten, the more movies I’ve seen, and the more I’ve watched them in a somewhat critical state of mind, the more jaded I’ve become as a result. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still fully capable of enjoying films that are fun and exciting, but that sense of wonder and joy I had as a child watching movies? That’s been left behind, as I imagine is the case for most of us who have moved past our teens.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3-D brought it back for me.

It’s not that the film - as a film - is actually that great. The story is predictably full of thinly sketched characters, a forced underdeveloped romance, and little more than a “we need to get out of here” plot tying together its scenes of high adventure. There’s also some loose stabs at greater drama with Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson struggling with the disappearance of their brother and father (respectively), and finding the joys of family in each other along the way. It’s not that surprising though because - as one of this sites regular commentators (Linda B.) pointed out a few days ago - when you think about it, this is really just a kids movie aimed to please that specific audience.

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First off, to all the REELaddict readers whom I am honored to call my fellow countrymen and women, I’d like to wish you a wonderful Canada Day, no matter where you may be spending it, and who with. Second, for those of you who may accidently stumble onto the internet and this site during the course of your day, I thought that in honor of Canada Day I’d throw out a quick list of ten of my favorite Canadian actors. Because all Canadians rock, and today shouldn’t be about competition, I’ve only listed them alphabetically.

Please feel free to contribute your own favorites. You can even throw in other Canadian filmmakers if you like, whether it be directors, producers, screenwriters, etc. Also if there are any Americans out there who also have Canadian filmmakers they love, please feel free to throw in your two cents as well.

Will Arnett
Though he is making his way more and more into film, Will Arnett will forever hold a special Canadian place in my heart for his consistently hilarious performance as Gob on the much-missed TV-show ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT.

Sarah Carter
I’ve had a pretty big crush on Sarah Carter since her sexy guest spots on both SMALLVILLE and ENTOURAGE. After a few unsuccessful films, Carter has found a permanent place on the TV show SHARK, making her one of the many Canadian actors representing our country on the boob tube. Hm. That was probably a bad time to use the expression “boob tube.” Pun not intended. I think.

Tom Cavanagh
I wish Tom Cavangh were my best friend. I think he’s awesome, whether it be his charming roles on the now defunct show ED and LOVE MONKYE, his amazing recurring character on SCRUBS, or his turns in the films ALCHEMY (with fellow Canadian, Sarah Chalke), GRAY MATTERS, or BREAKFAST WITH SCOT. Besides the latter was not only a Canadian film, he played a former Maple Leafs hockey player. It doesn’t get more Canadian than that folks.

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