Adam Grech Presents: THE AFFAIR

Hello Everyone,

This is a film I recently shot on my iPhone called 'The Affair'. Enjoy!

Adam Nose Best: Part II

Timing is Everything

On Friday I was suddenly hit with a bad case of the flu. I spent the past two days bitching and complaining, wrapped in sweaters and blankets, sweating and shivering. Body aches, fever, headache, loss of appetite. Just gross. Pure, gross. This morning I decided that I should consult a doctor as I am less than 48 hours away from my scheduled Septoplasy/Rhinoplasty.

The doctor confirmed what I already knew. I have the flu and the beginnings of a throat infection. Her advise, drink lots of liquids, get plenty of rest, and cancel my surgery on Tuesday. WHAT?!?! There are several risks involved when undergoing surgery while fighting a viral infection, potential pneumonia, infection in the sinus cavity post-op. Even death.

Obviously this wasn’t exactly the news I was hoping for but at the end of the day it is what it is. I left a voice message with my surgeons office this morning. I should hear from them tomorrow and will get some more insight on this whole crazy scenario. As for right now, I’m off to Loblaws to pick up some ingredients to make a pot of homemade chicken soup.

Adam Nose Best

There are events in your life that will always stay with you. Your fist day of school. Your first kiss. The death of a loved one. For me, the first time I broke my nose, is one of those moment.

Picture it. Toronto, 1994. I am in the basement with my brother who is playing an imaginary game of baseball. Jays vs. The Yankee’s. Toronto is down by 2, Ryan steps up to the plate, bases are loaded. This is it. This moment could change everything. Unaware of the intense game unfolding around me, I manage to step right behind Ryan as he swings a solid oak bat directly into the crook between my eye and nose. SNAP!

Next thing I know I am running up the stairs, screaming like an elderly woman who has had her purse stolen. I could feel the skin around my eye and nose tighten as a massive goose egg began to form over my right eyebrow. The pain was like nothing I had ever felt before. Like vibrations bouncing off the inner wall of my skull, it was as if the bat was sticking out of my head.

All things considered, I think I got off easy. That bat could have done much more damage. A bump and a few bruises, a band aid here an ice pack there, and a week later I was good as new. However there was one thing that I couldn’t help but notice, my nose was crooked! My nose! My big, giant nose….WAS CROOKED!

When I was eighteen I finally got the nerve to visit a plastic surgeon, one who came highly recommended by a friend. I remember sitting in the waiting room. It was such a beautiful office. The receptionist was beautiful, the doctor was beautiful. Even the other patients waiting to see the doctor were beautiful, as if the doctor had sent out a casting call for models to sit and wait. There was even a calming water fountain that made me feel like I was waiting to have a spa treatment. That all changed when I stepped into the doctors office and he started talking about reshaping, lifting and pinning back. He then proceeded to play a video of a woman undergoing rhinoplasty. There were hammers, and chisels, they even cut her nose away from her face and flipped it on to her forehead. It was at that moment I said thank you and showed myself out.

About a year ago I started experiencing very painful sinus headaches. They are like flashes of pain that come and go and could sometimes last several hours. Very uncomfortable. After several consultations with my doctor and two rounds of antibiotics, she suggested that I undergo a round of tests to see if there was something more going on. She sent me to St. Michael’s hospital where I did several tests including a breathing test where a very nice man stuck a long skinny tube into my nose. A few days later the results were in and as it turnes out, I have a deviated septum.

I shall explain for those of you who unfamiliar with this medical term. The septum is the partition that separates your nostrils inside your nose. For most people this partition runs straight up and down. In my case however, there is a piece of that partition that juts out into my nostril, causing a partial blockage which makes it difficult for my sinus’ to clear as they should which ultimately result in pressure build up or a sinus headache.

Ok, so I have a deviated septum, now what? Well, as my doctor explained, many people suffer with the same infliction which is easily corrected by a medical procedure known as a Septoplasty in which the piece of cartilage that juts into the nostril is surgically removed. She sent me to see a plastic surgeon at St. Joseph’s hospital. When I spoke with the doctor he said that the procedure is very common and should only last about 90 minutes. I asked him if this would change the shape of my nose and he said no, a septoplasty is an internal surgery that would not effect the way I look. Well, if I was going to have my nose cut up to correct a medical issue, I may as well see what my options are for correcting the shape of it. I informed the doctor of my previous experience with a plastic surgeon and the video he showed me and he assured me that this would not be as invasive. It is actually very straightforward. All he would do is brake the bridge of my nose and reset it on my face so that it is straight. Together, both procedures would take about 2 hours and would require about 2 weeks of recovery time before I would be able to get back into my regular routine.

Was this actually happening? Was I actually going to get a nose job? Well, here we are just two days before I go under the knife and it is starting to sink in that at this time next week, I will be black and blue, hoping it was all worth it.

Stay tuned. I will keep you posted.

Trust Issues

Happy February Everyone,

So after an extensive search of my name on Google, I was surprised to find this little short film that I shot back in 2008. It was just a small role but it was a lot of fun to shoot and it's always a hoot to play someone as sinister as "Greco". Check out Trust Issues starring MEEEE!

Enjoy!

Breakout Kings nab former LOST prodigy Jacob

So here is an exciting bit of news for your Friday afternoon….former LOST actor Mark Pellegrino (the ever hot and mysterious Jacob) has landed a guest role on the upcoming A&E series Breakout Kings.

Kings is a drama which centres around a group of US Marshalls who team up with ex-cons to create an elite task force which capture and return escaped prisoners to their rightful home….PRISON. This high octane drama from the producers of Prison Break is set to premiere sometime in March.

I myself was lucky enough to be cast as eccentric psychiatric patient, Kenny in an episode of Kings. This was definitely one of my highlights of 2010 as I got the opportunity to work with actress Catherine Dent (formally of The Shield) and director Billy Gierhart who were BOTH so much fun and remarkable to work with. Truly it was a wonderful experience!

This is definitely a show you are going to want to look out for. Not only to see my pretty little face but just because it is a well developed series with great potential! I will keep you posted on a premiere date as well as when you can catch my episode of Breakout Kings, this spring on A&E!

Cheers!

Coming in 2011.....THE AFFAIR

Happy New Year! With all this down time I have had over the holidays, I decided to put my time to good use. Here is a taste of things to come in 2011.

Enjoy!

A Fashion First

Attended my very first fashion show last night. It was an extremely foggy one in Toronto, especially down at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre where Bruno Ierullo showed his newest collection "The Last Rebel"! Had a great time. Wasn’t too sure what to expect but I was impressed. The fashion was very interesting and very bright and colourful but it was hot! As were a lot of the models. I was quite a ways from the runway but I can definitely spot a nice package when I see one ;)

Take a look at some candid shots I took. Not the greatest but it will do.




For more info on Bruno Ierullo or to take a look at more of his fantastic collection check out http://www.brunoierullo.com/

Peace & Love.

Mr. Ewing

Thank Goodness for The Young and the Restless

Maybe its me, but I have found no joy in the 2010/2011 television season. Not only do we lack any excitement, potential and worth wildness in 95% of new programs, but even returning shows such as Glee and ever fading Brothers & Sisters have failed to grasp my full attention. Appointment TV seems to be becoming a thing of the past.

Now not all hope is LOST (sad…still waiting to wake up and find Jack and others still fighting against the Dharma Initiative and the evil Smocke). Both of CBS’s freshmen comedy’s Mike & Molly and $#*& My Dad Says have really grown on me. Yes, sometimes they feel a little too “punch line” and not all characters have become personal favorites, but compared to the garbage that has been offered up this year, these two shows have definitely found a place in my weekly viewing schedule.

Early hopefuls such as The Event and Hawaii Five-O have completely fallen off my radar. As far as I know, Zombies-Aliens, led by Dr. Keri Weaver have invaded the Big Island while Blair Underwood and Alex O’Loughlin have found comfort living nude in a mud hut somewhere in Maui. A boy can only dream.

Even Glee, one of the most exciting and fresh new shows from last season has left a bad taste in my mouth. Don’t get me wrong, I still tune in every week in the hopes of finding Kurt in a loving boy on boy relationship, but the overall story has faltered. It has become more of a “look what I can do” show then a “I hope we can pull this off” show. Reminds me very much of the sophomore season of The OC. Now that they know they’re cool, they’re kind of douchey.

At the end of the day I realize that not every season can be like that of 2004 or 2009 where we saw a flourish of fresh faces and bright ideas. And that is why God created the daytime drama. Though it in itself is slowly going the way of the pterodactyl I am still a huge fan of the hard work and dedication that goes into making a soap opera, not to mention all the cheating lovers, back stabbing fathers and drunken mothers who make my world turn. I know that even if the primetime line up is a dozy that I will always have the residents of Genoa City to turn to and lose myself in. Here’s to you Y&R. I love you more today then I did yesterday.

The Return

Hola, Bonjour and Hello! I am back from my extended hiatus. You would think that I was off on a white sandy beach some where sipping pina colada’s and licking sugar off cabaña boys. Unfortunately that was not the case. I seemed to come down with a case of REALITY! The most common symptom of Reality?…work! And the best cure for a sudden attack of Reality is a well deserved weekend!

To kick off this Saturday/Sunday combo, I recommend everyone take some time and listen to music. Whatever you like! Rock, Jazz, Pop, Religious radio…whatever! When it comes to tunes I have always been a picky eater. But my all time favorite band is The Killers. Recently, lead singer Brandon Flowers ventured out on his own with his debut solo album FLAMINGO!




As I am also a big fan of country music I very much appreciate the down south vibe Brandon gives off in many of his songs, especially ‘The Clock Was Tickin’! My suggestion to everyone who is looking for something that will remind them of something nice back home, check out Flamingo by Brandon Flowers!

Until next time….

Here Today, On Tomorrow

I’ve been a little under the weather today but with just minutes until the start of primetime, things are starting to turn around. Tonight, look for the return of ABC’s Laugh On Wednesdays with one of the finest and funniest television shows ever, Modern Family. ABC also debuts is new legal drama, The Whole Truth staring a Grech favourite, Maura Tierney. Over at NBC, J.J. Abrams unleashes his latest creation with the Boris Kodjoe sexified, Undercovers about a sexy husband/wife duo who are secret undercover agents. Sexy fighting ensues.

In the meantime, here is your break down for what’s in store for tomorrow night.

New Shows

My Generation (8pm ABC)
$#*! My Dad Says (8:30pm CBS)
Outsourced (9:30pm NBC)

Returning Shows

Grey’s Anatomy (9pm ABC)
Private Practice (10pm ABC)
The Big Bang Theory (8pm CBS)
CSI (9pm CBS)
The Mentalist (10pm CBS)
Community (8pm NBC)
30 Rock (8:30pm NBC)
The Office (9pm NBC)
Bones (8pm FOX)
Fringe (9pm FOX)

Good Night Mr. Schu

Oh sleep! How I long for you. It has been a long night of crying, laughing and singing. Love the new kids on Glee and can't wait to see more of Cheyenne Jackson. Yum. Modern Family The Reurn tomorrow! Yay!

Sleep well children.

New Shows

Better Than You (8:30pm ABC)
The Whole Truth (10pm ABC)
The Defenders (10pm CBS)
Undercovers (8pm NBC)

Returning Shows

The Middle (8pm ABC)
Modern Family (9pm ABC)
Cougar Town (9:30pm ABC)
Criminal Minds (9pm CBS)
Law & Order:SVU (9pm NBC)
Hells Kitchen (9pm FOX)

Shoot Outs, Airplanes and Hot Boy's. Oh My!

Okay, so I have questions. Lots of them. Like WTF was that ball of blue energy that swallowed the plane and who or what is Sophia? There may be questions but I am far from lost…who am I kidding, I’m totally LOST (tear). All joking aside, The Event gave a really solid performance tonight. Jason Ritter has never really blown me away in anything previous to this but I was pleasantly surprised by his action hero-esq performance. And Blair Underwood was more then fine as the sexy Cubano-Americano El-Presedente Elias Martinez. The Event definitely takes the top spot on my Show of the Season debate but the week is young so stay tuned. In the mean time….Say hello to the boys of Hawaii Five-O



It’s a bromance at CBS and these guys aren’t only HOT but they have fantastic chemistry. I must admit at times the cheese factor was a little high but I instantly fell in love with Scott Caan’s, Danny Williams! Grace Park took some warming up too but in the end I absolutely loved this girls spunk. I don’t know if I can commit to tuning in week after week but I can definitely see a full season order in Hawaii Five-O‘s future. Book’em Danno!

Glee. Is. The Event.

Just watched the first hour of Dancing with the Stars and I gotta say that I rather like that kid from Disney! And its 9:02pm and I am already asking myself, WHAT IS THE EVENT??? As for tomorrow, not the most exciting night of the week but there is a little something for everyone including…

Returning Shows

Glee (8pm FOX) - HALLELUJAH! Gleeks of the world rejoice the return of Glee is here! I’m looking forward to favourites like ‘Empire State’ and ‘Telephone’ getting the royal Gleekover! And of course I can’t wait to see what Jane Lynch has in store as the devilish Sue Sylvester!

NCIS (8pm CBS)
NCIS:LA (9pm CBS)
The Good Wife (10pm CBS)
The Biggest Loser (8pm NBC)

New Shows

Detroit 1-8-7 (10pm ABC)
Raising Hope (9pm FOX)
Running Wilde (9:30 FOX)

Ok, back to The Event. I’m interested. Confused but definitely interested.

STRIKE A POSE

Early Saturday morning I was up with the birds for a photo shoot with photographer Arlene Saysomsack at Brickworks in Toronto. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and the location was awesome. This was my first photo shoot (besides having headshots taken) and I was really nervous at first but Arlene was phenomenal and made me feel so comfortable that I was able to let go of any insecurities I had and STRIKE A POSE!

Enjoy

Saturday Night in the Bar: Monday Night on the Couch

Hello Everyone!

Before I start sipping on this tall Gin and Tonic I've made, I wanted to make sure you are having a wonderful weekend and that you are resting up because we are less than 48 hours away from a marathon week of TV premieres. Here’s a list of what to look forward too Monday night.

New Shows

Lone Star (9pm FOX) - This drama about an adorable young con man who is leading a double life has been compared to a personal favorite of mine, Dallas. Watch out for James Wolk who is in the running to be this seasons break out star! And just for the record, he can con me anytime.

Mike & Molly (9:30pm CBS)
Hawaii Five-O (10pm CBS)
The Event (9pm NBC)
Chase (9pm NBC)


Returning Shows

Dancing with the Stars (8pm ABC) - Watch your favourite celebrities, TV personalities, athletes and Bristol Palin dance, dance, dance their hearts out in hopes of winning the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy!

Castle (10pm ABC)
How I Met Your Mother (8pm CBS)
Rules of Engagement (8:30pm CBS)
Two and a Half Men (9pm CBS)
Chuck (8pm NBC)
House (8pm FOX)

Look for a full list of Tuesday’s premiere’s this Monday as well as my review of the nights events!

And now…my Gin and Tonic.

Fin.

Reality Check

Survivor: Nicaragua

So as I said last night, in honour of the 21st edition of Survivor I decided to jump on the bandwagon and watch as a group of strangers (and one Super Bowl winning NFL coach) try to outsmart each other and claim the million dollar prize. At first, I was excited to see that they changed things up with the mystical Golden Medallion of Power, but soon after things seemed to fall back into place as the teams were split into two tribes, Espada (Survivors over 40) and La Flor (Survivors under 30). The idea of pitting old vs. young was enticing at first but soon I realized that no matter how they change things up the dynamic between the contestants are always the same and until they come up with Survivor: Gay vs. Straight…..I’m just not that interested anymore.

Big Brother

Another summer season of Big Brother officially came to an end last night as Hayden became the 12th contestant to win the $500,000 prize. Sigh. My hopes for next season is that producers decided to throw another Big Brother All Star party and invite some of my favorite contestants from the past few seasons including Shelia & Ryan (BB9), Dan & Rennie (BB10), Russell & Jeff (BB11) and finally we can’t forget Enzo & Brittany (BB12). I wonder how Julie Chen would fair in the game of Big Brother?

The Apprentice

Tonight over on NBC the Donald offers up the latest season of his televised job interview, The Apprentice, as 16 eager hopefuls vie for the chance to run one of Trump’s multi billion dollar companies. AS IF! Tonight the show returns to its original format after three seasons of The Celebrity Apprentice. That being said...

Jersey Shore

Thursday nights are Jersey Shore nights on MTV Canada. I’m hooked. I’m disgusted. I’m excited. Nuff said.

Survivor Nicaragua Premieres as Survivor Celebrates the Big 2-1

The very first Survivor finale aired on Wednesday, August 23, 2000 and crowned future federal inmate number 3787490, Richard Hatch, the Sole Survivor of the greatest television program ever. Or at least that’s what I thought as the naive fifteen year old that I was. I was obsessed with this show! Sick. Really, really sick.

The last time I tuned in for an exciting season of Survivor was eight years ago when Rupert and Johnny Fair Play first ventured into the jungle. However, I have decided that in honour of its 21st season I would tune in to see if I can outwit, outplay and outlast Survivors same old routine. Stay tuned.

This Just In...

Good Evening and welcome to THIS JUST IN... I'm Todd Silver and these are your top stories.

Canada’s ‘prince of pot’ Marc Emery was sentenced to five years in a US Federal prison this week after pleading guilty to a single count of conspiracy to manufacture marijuana. Reporters asked Emery what his last meal will be before entering the big house. His response? Brownies.

After weeks of bargaining with authorities, the trapped miners in Chile have been granted their wish and received packs of cigarettes. The trapped men have also requested a bottle of whiskey and a fleet of prostitutes to help pass the time.

The Alberta government is concerned over an increase in wild deer diagnosed with Chronic Wasting Disease. Suggestions to help combat the outbreak include a national fundraiser and a telethon hosted by Bambi.

That's all the Breaking News for this evening. Join us next time for another riveting episode of, THIS JUST IN...

What's On, What's Off and Everything in Between: Part III

Everything In Between

$h*! My Dad Says

So, I’m really torn when it comes to CBS’s new haha, $h*! (pronounced BLEEP) My Dad Says. First of all, it comes from David Kohen and Max Mutchnick the hilarious duo that brought us Will & Grace. Based on a Twitter feed of the same name, it stars William Shatner as a grumpy old man who lives with his twentysomething son. The show also stars the hilarious and often under used, Nicole Sullivan who delivers some decent laughs with co-star (and former MadTV cast mate) Will Sasso. I don’t buy the father/son banter between Ed and son Henry, and none of Shatner’s zingers caused me to LOL, but CBS is confident Captain Kirk and company will be able to help launch a whole new comedy block Thursday nights at 8, a timeslot occupied by Jeff Probst since 2001.

No Ordinary Family

This new superhero series from one of my favourite television producers, Greg Berlanti, follows the lives of a typical American family after their plane crashes in the Amazon River and they all gain some sort of extraordinary power making them, No Ordinary Family. Interesting? Not too sure. From what information I could peel away from the shows extended trailer, there are no obstacles for these people other then learning to cope with their new found abilities in their day to day lives. Mom has speed, Dad has strength and agility and the kids get book smarts and that thing Mel Gibson got in ‘What Women Want’. There is no mention of a super villain or a government conspiracy or any need for these characters to hide or use their special skills. I am definitely going to give the pilot of No Ordinary Family my full attention when it premieres on September 28 and hope that there is more to this story then they’re letting on. With Glee as its major competition, No Ordinary Family is going to have to kick some major ass if they hope to keep people from drifting off to the musical hallways of McKinley High.

Hawaii Five-O

CBS is looking to the past to heat up its Monday night schedule this fall with the revival of its classic crime drama, Hawaii Five-O. The original series ran for twelve seasons back in the late sixties and seventies and starred Jack Lord as the ruggedly handsome Detective Steve McGarrett. This time around, Detective McGarrett is portrayed by one of Australia’s sexiest exports, Alex O’Loughlin who was last seen at the bottom of the box office in Jennifer Lopez’s baby blunder, 'The Back-up Plan'. Rounding out the cast of beach bums with badges are Scott Cann, Daniel Dae Kim (who I am so excited to see working again after last May’s LOST finale) and the ever lovely, Jean Smart. With a new batch of bad guys to catch every week I’m afraid that once the sunsets in Honolulu, Hawaii Five-O will follow the path of the Criminal Mind’s and NCIS’s of the world as just another CBS police procedural.

The Golden Spin-off

I recently got my boyfriend hooked on The Golden Grils, the iconic 80’s sitcom that stared Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty. The show debuted in 1985 on NBC and became an instant ratings success, drawing in an average 20 million viewers for most of its seven season run. In 1992, after 180 episodes, Bea Arthur decided it was time for her to move on and NBC cancelled the series. However, CBS saw an opportunity and approached the shows remaining cast and creator, Susan Harris, about a possible spin-off.

On September 18, 1992 The Golden Palace debut on CBS. It followed Rose, Blanch and Sophia as they sell their home and buy a hotel in Miami, The Golden Palace. It was managed by a young Don Cheadle who lived in the hotel with his tween foster son, Oliver and Cheech Marin as the hotel chief, Chuy Castillos, who teams up with Sophia in the kitchen. Even Dorothy manages to drop by a couple of times in the series twenty-four episode run.



Oh well, I guess you can’t fault them for trying.

Here are a few other possible Golden Girls spin-off’s I came up with.

Blanch’s Boudoir

I liked the whole hotel idea The Golden Palace had going on, and the chemistry between Blanch and Don Cheadle’s character, Roland was actually funny sometimes. But in the end the idea as a whole just didn’t work. Blanch was a passionate, strong character and it would have been fun to see her manage her own hotel, without the distraction of Rose and Sophia. With the addition of two or three dynamic supporting characters and a legitimate love interest, Blanch’s Boudoir could have been open for business for seasons to come.

Rose For Mayor

After a tornado brings chaos and destruction to St. Olaf, Minnesota, Rose returns to her hometown and is elected Mayor after she proves to be a great asset to the towns clean-up efforts. She is moved into a castle and is treated like Norwegian Royalty. Ok, so I didn’t say they would be great spin-off idea’s but it would have been funny to watch Rose return to that crazy town in Minnesota.

House of Hollingsworth

After her wedding to Blanche’s uncle, Lucas Hollingsworth, Dorothy moves to his plantation in Atlanta, Georgia where she becomes lady of the manor. They are joined by Lucas’s needy children and a chatty lady neighbour with whom Dorothy easily makes friends. Bea Arthur and Leslie Nielsen worked so well together in those final episodes of The Golden Girls it would have been great to see them develop a husband/wife comedy together. With her raspy voice and perfect comedic timing, any show staring Bea Arthur would have been a hit in my book. And then there’s Maude!