Consider
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Things We’d Rather Not Know
This week brings news about liberal MNA probes, 19 year old wonder hackers, and fairly repulsive insight into your chicken tenders. [read on]
Month: April 2014
Festivals
16th Blue Metropolis Comes Out Swinging
The 16th Blue Metropolis Festival celebrates writers and reading with a special focus on international authors this year. [read on]
See
Showing Their Golden Fruits : IMCA’s Graduate Exhibition ORO
The intermedia/cyberarts students worked hard to fundraise for this exhibition. Now’s the time to see their finished works. [read on]
King Ludd
King Ludd #12 : Glad not to be the Intel CEO
What would you do if you were made boss of Intel tomorrow? Probably cursing your predecessor. [read on]
Uncategorized
The 411 on 420 in the 514 : Marijuana and Montreal
It’s not legal, but it’s not exactly criminal either. Montreal is laid-back about smoking l’herbe, especially on 420 day. Here are some basics about Montreal and marijuana. [read on]
Review
Serial Improv: Wild Heart Acres Episode 3. Fight! Fight! Battle of the Sexes
In this installment, one character fights another, even though they’re both played by the same actor. How do they pull this stuff off at the Montreal Improv? [read on]
Uncategorized
Restaurant Review : Go Wild at Manitoba
Manitoba restaurant focuses on wild and locally sourced ingredients to create a constantly changing menu. [read on]
Festivals
Activist Voices Ring Out at the Howl! Arts Collective Festival
Annual festival addresses the misuse of art in the service of gentrification, marginalization, and oppression. Give a mighty roar for social justice. [read on]
Uncategorized
Photojournal: Red Carpet for Casse-Tête Chinois
Director and Writer of Casse Tête Chinois Cédric Klapisch came to the red carpet event. [read on]
Review
The Face of Love Review : Grief, Grief, and More Grief
Meandering film’s corny title is the first problem among many with this tear-jerker. [read on]
Uncategorized
Want to Feel Better? Watch Kate Westerson on Friday
Rail City Media’s Kate Westerson Attempts to Feel Better screens this Friday online. [read on]
Review
Stand-Up at the M Returns (and there is much rejoicing)
After nearly a two-month hiatus, Thursday comedy night at Montreal Central Hostel returns to bring international and local comedians to travelers and residents alike. [read on]
Hear
Three Album Reviews for April 2014: Tokyo Police Club, Bombay Bicycle Club, Real Estate
Reviews of new albums by Tokyo Police Club, Bombay Bicycle Club, and Real Estate. [read on]
Hear
Review: Polished Duo Whitehorse Draws Crowd to EP Release
Solid performance by Ontario duo in support of their first French album. [read on]
Review
Pink, Lacey, and Racy : Marie Antoinette Ballet
The Houston Ballet brings the decadence and lavish life of French royalty to Place des Arts. [read on]
Hear
Album Review: Protomartyr Under the Color is Bleached Out
Protomartyr’s sophomore album is halfway there — and depending on if you are an optimist or a pessimist, you can take that how you want. [read on]
Hear
Photolog: The Grove and Engines of Peace at Il Motore
The Grove and Engines of Peace rock Il Motore with their groovy-jazzy-hard rocking sound. [read on]
Interview
Ali All Over : Catching Up with Stand-Up Comedian Ali Hassan
Ali Hassan is a man of many hats and many laughs. We talk to him about his current trajectory. [read on]
Fear and Loathing South of the 40
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Beware the Otter
Otters are not as cute as you might think. Tony Accurso, Patrick Brzaeau, and the Bordeaux prison aren’t that cute either. [read on]
Hear
Olympic Symphonium Gets Lucky with Jazz-Kissed Folk Album Chance to Fate
Olympic Sympohinum’s new album Chance to Fate is contemplative and searching. Rachel Levine talks to Kyle Cunjak about writing it. [read on]