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Festivals and Events in Montreal November 2017
From the first day to the last, we’ve got a festival or an event to keep your Montreal November on the move. [read on]
Month: October 2017
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Zombies Walk the Streets of Montreal (Photo gallery)
Halloween is right around the corner, and all sorts of monsters are popping up left and right as we go about our business. On Saturday though, a huge horde of zombies descended on downtown Montreal [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1899: The Boer War & Other Quebec Curios
Also known as the South African War, the cause of the Second Boer War’s beginnings depends on who you ask and when. For the British and the English-speaking Canadians of the time, it was a [read on]
Review
A Moon of Nickel and Ice: Miles Away from Nowhere
François Jacob’s new documentary is a very real portrayal of life in the industrial city of Norilsk, Russia. [read on]
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Leonard Cohen Tribute at the Bell Centre and MAC
Concerts and art being showcased in November to mark the one year anniversary of Leonard Cohen’s passing. [read on]
Review
Serialized Theatre Bites of Life Begins
Site specific, serialized piece lets the audience eavesdrop into the lives of others. [read on]
Review
Au Contraire Film Festival: Talking About Mental Health to Raise Awareness
The festival, which runs from October 24-27 this week, is screening films related to mental health. [read on]
Review
RIDM’s Upcoming 20th Edition
The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) begins on November 9th and features films from around the world. [read on]
See
Grosse Île Bilingual Musical Drama Opening Soon
Get ready for this musical about Irish immigrants to Quebec. [read on]
Review
Germans & Jews: Reconciling Germany’s Past
Janina Quint’s documentary is a thought-provoking look at how Jewish and German people view their past, together. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1884: La Presse & Other Quebec Curios
Founded in 1884 by William-Edmond Blumhart, La Presse’s ideology at the beginnings of its publication was to be an independent newspaper. Independence, however, was relative. The paper’s beginnings and its position towards neutrality stemmed from [read on]
Review
Venus: Deftly humorous, humanely affecting
Venus tells the tale of a trans woman encountering her long-lost son. [read on]
Review
The Mountaintop : The Baton Passes On
Piece about Dr. Martin Luther King has great acting and focuses on the reverend’s final moments. [read on]
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Nicolas Jaar Fills L’Olympia with Light and Sound
Pulsating set of sound and music by Nicolas Jaar proves to be an experience. [read on]
Win
Win Tickets to See Oedipus Part One: Assembly
We’ve got a ticket available to see Oedipus Part One the Assembly at the Centaur on Friday October 20. Enter now! [read on]
Review
Review: La petite fille qui aimait trop les allumettes
With a stellar performance from star Marine Johnson, it looks like Quebec has their very own Jennifer Lawrence. [read on]
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Talking to Chanda M about Oracle
Electro-jazz-pop vocalist Chanda M talks about putting together her new EP and the process behind the songs. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1880: Residential Schools & Other Quebec Curios
The story of residential schools is first and foremost a tragic one. Initially considered by both the Canadian government and leaders of the Plains Nations as something that would build the skills of children, residential [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1878: Honoré Beaugrand & Other Quebec Curios
Not only the terminus of East End’s green line, Honoré Beaugrand was a person with quite the interesting life. A lifelong traveller and politician, Beaugrand’s family had been involved with the Parti Patriote raised Beaugrand [read on]
Festivals
Festival du nouveau cinéma 46th: Top 5 Films
Nicole Yeba lists her top five picks for the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma taking place in Montreal from October 4 to 15. [read on]