Robert K Stephen (CSW)

RKS 2024 Film: “The Madones”: The B Side Life of a One Hit Wonder Group

No typo here. This film is not about rockers The Ramones but a fictional all female Canadian rock group The Madones. They had their only big hit,” Mad Ones” twenty years ago. We know these bands as one hit wonders. Three sisters Rose (Lucy De Coutere), Gladys and Stella (Terra Doyle) were in this all-girlsContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “The Madones”: The B Side Life of a One Hit Wonder Group”

RKS 2024 Film: “Union Street”: Being Black in Vancouver and Beyond

“Union Street” is a Canadian documentary focusing on a microcosm of black history in the City of Vancouver, particularly a district known in East Vancouver as Hogan’s Alley. It had a rich history for black Vancouver for almost a century where train porters, speakeasies, juke joints, restaurants and thriving businesses existed with musicians such asContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Union Street”: Being Black in Vancouver and Beyond”

“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Wrapping Up Public Appearances for Reggie and Bob: Houthi Terror at Dr. Phil’s Show! Kit Kat in a Pool of Blood: Chapter Fifty (50)

Quite literally Bob and I have been ripping up the globe promoting the Disney animated film “Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog” and his book of the same name. I am worried about Bob as he looks tired and often speaks in an exhausted monotone. The travel, stress and too many hotel rooms are taking aContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: Wrapping Up Public Appearances for Reggie and Bob: Houthi Terror at Dr. Phil’s Show! Kit Kat in a Pool of Blood: Chapter Fifty (50)”

“Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: President Biden and Dr. Jill Visit Us: Chapter Forty Nine (49)

The Rat Pack, Bob and Fay are steadfast friends with Joe and Jill. These American luminaries were in Canada visiting Prime Minister Justin “Black Face” Trudeau on an “official visit”. Joe had told Bob he and Jill would be delighted to stay with us for a night after his official business concluded in Ottawa. ImagineContinue reading ““Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: President Biden and Dr. Jill Visit Us: Chapter Forty Nine (49)”

RKS 2024 Film: “Unshook”: Part of the Telus Celebration of Black History Month

Telus Originals honours Black History Month in Canada with the launch of Documentary Features “Union Street”, “Handle with Care” and two shorts “Unshook” and “Out There”. “Unshook” is a short film documentary in which 19-year-old Afro-Cuban Canadian René Osmani Diakité copes with the recent death of his African born physician father and his grandfather dyingContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Unshook”: Part of the Telus Celebration of Black History Month”

RKS 2024 Wine: A Rare Red Wine From Mâcon

Mâcon lies within the Burgundian wine area of France. One thinks of low-cost Chardonnay but red wine from the Mâcon is not often seen in Ontario. This red Mâcon is the lowest tier Mâcon. It is a Gamay. Aroma: Bright and cheerful cherry accented with raspberry and milk chocolate. Simple and right at you. Palate:Continue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: A Rare Red Wine From Mâcon”

“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: Dillie The Westie Speaks: Chapter Forty Eight (48)

Reggie lives with me and no not in the way your febrile mind works! Reggie is my brother in arms and a best friend. Not to boast but I might say I am the brains behind the Rat Pack. I mean Reggie and the other guys and girls are but enthusiastic pups. I have beenContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: Dillie The Westie Speaks: Chapter Forty Eight (48)”

“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: Kit Kat Speaks: Chapter Forty Seven (47)

I suppose you may have a question why a Portuguese dog from Porto is a Rat Pack member. Bob writes about wine tourism and a few years back was invited by the Portuguese government on a media tour of the Douro wine region. Mr. Antonio was the driver of a Mercedes van used in thatContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: Kit Kat Speaks: Chapter Forty Seven (47)”

“Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: The Mookster Speaks: Chapter Forty Six (46)

As The Mookster and a North Korean defector and ashamedly at one point a member of The Supreme Leader’s Ruling Cartel I have an intimate nature of the snakes in politics. I have an intelligence network second to none in fact far superior to the CIA. It could be because my sources are dogs allContinue reading ““Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog”: The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: The Mookster Speaks: Chapter Forty Six (46)”

“Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” : The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: Ollie Speaks: He Loves the Smell of Napalm in the Morning! Chapter Forty Five (45)

Well Penny claims to be the best-looking dog in the Rat Pack. With my exceedingly good looks we may make a nice pair! In addition to my good looks they didn’t call me in China “The One with The Enlightened Nose” for nothing. While steak and chicken are easy marks for my olfactory abilities’ explosivesContinue reading ““Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” : The Final Cut: The New Rat Pack: Ollie Speaks: He Loves the Smell of Napalm in the Morning! Chapter Forty Five (45)”