Fred Haeseker Explained
Fred Haeseker (1943-2023) was the film critic and entertainment writer at the Calgary Herald from 1979 until 1999. During this time he wrote hundreds or reviews on current releases as well as news about the local filmmaking scene in Calgary; including articles on the first efforts of director David Winning.[1] [2] [3] Haeseker, died at the Rosedale Hospice in Calgary after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the age of 79 years. Haeseker's reviews were included in the essay Canada's Best Features: Critical Essays on 15 Canadian Films By Eugene P. Walz.[4]
References
- Web site: Storm is a Winner on All Fronts. 2010-03-18 . Haeseker . Fred . 1987-11-27 . Calgary Herald.
- Web site: Young Calgary Filmmaker looking forward to the Big Time. 2010-01-19 . Haeseker . Fred. 1980-02-29 . Calgary Herald .
- Web site: Action Thriller Major Step Forward for City Director. 2010-01-19 . Haeseker . Fred. 1992-03-25 . Calgary Herald .
- Book: Walz, Eugene P.. Canada's Best Features: Critical Essays on 15 Canadian Films. 2010-04-26 . 2002. Amsterdam and New York: Rodopi . Rodopi . 9042015985.
External links
- Artistic and Truly Canadian, written by Fred Haeseker, Calgary Herald, March 26, 1980
- Look Out World, It's a Brady Bunch Movie, written by Fred Haeseker, Calgary Herald, February 16, 1995
- Leon the Pig Farmer finds His Dream, written by Fred Haeseker, Calgary Herald, February 11, 1994