Welcome to On Broadview

Yes, I've been bitten by the "blog bug". Who wouldn't want the opportunity to post their thoughts on an array of topics, with the possibility of thousands (perhaps millions) reading them?

But before you start thinking I'm self-indulgent and possess an inflated ego, let me just say that my blog will not be about my daily life. You will not be reading about fights with boyfriends, or my late night escapades (as interesting as they may be - LOL), or even my political thoughts (though inadvertently, some may slip in). And I definitely won't be taking the Rosie route of publishing lame poems (Rosie, you say things well, but you say them better on "The View", not in the form of quasi-haiku).

The purpose of my blog is to talk about entertainment. It's what I like to think about. It's what I like to talk about. And it's certainly what I like to write about. In fact, in the past I have been hired as an entertainment writer, so I do have some experience writing about music, movies, television, books, art and other forms of entertainment.

As entertainment culture envelops our society, I promise you that my blog will not be another Perez Hilton-type gossip site. I'm not interested in writing about Lindsay Lohan. Or Paris Hilton. Or any other spoiled, skinny ingenue who is more famous for their lack of underwear and late night partying than any genuine talent.

This blog is intended for those who have a passion for entertainment. It's for people who like to read about underrated movies that are worth discovering. It's for people who like to discuss their favourite album covers in an era when vinyl is pretty much obsolete, and CDs are heading in the same direction. It's for people who like to make lists of their Top 50 Guilty Pleasure Songs, or Top 20 Disco Songs, or their favourite performances in film history. Sure, it sounds nerdy but what's more geeky: writing about the virtues of Dusty Springfield's "Dusty in Memphis" album or Paris Hilton's drunk-driving 'scandal'? I'll take the former.

If the former interests you, then "On Broadview" is for you. Enjoy!