Go Bravely Forward with Art at the BNLMTL 2014
A smorgasbord of international art comes to Montreal until January with the Biennial Montreal. Performance art, film, digital works, sculpture, photography, and visual art are on tap.
Articles by Rachel Levine
When Jesus Went Electric : Kickstarter for Scorpion Dagger Augmented Book
James Kerr’s incredible animations of Northern Renaissance paintings are being turned into an augmented book, available now on Kickstarter. Read here and join the campaign.
Don’t Forget the Baklava : Turkish Cinema Festival
Exciting list of film hits from Turkey featured in first edition of Corne d’Or festival.
Rising Again : Interview with John Mulane of In Flight Safety
John Mulane talks about In Flight Safety’s new album Conversationalist and how the band hit a crossroads and chose to fly again.
Jazz is Never Out of Time with L’Off Jazz
Montreal’s L’Off Jazz festival features musical groupings from solo singers to multi-person groups. Every style of jazz is represented at this one!
Interview with Buke and Gase : Making a Mighty Sound with Less
Brooklyn punk-art duo Buke and Gase talk about their impetus to experiment. Is the answer just “Boredom”?
Daina Ashbee: Fighting Against Violence with Art in Unrelated
Daina Ashbee talks about her world premiere Unrelated and the many forms of violence that relate to the missing and murdered indigenous women.
DéPFLIES With or Without Swords
DéPFLIES is back and Peter is ready to fight for his dep. THe real question is whether or not writer and star Alain Mercieca was allowed a swordfight.
An Atypical Dance Romance : Leonce and Lena Review
Charming ballet knows exactly where to break convention and allow characters to shine.
Film Pop Packed with Premieres
The 11th edition of Film Pop brings some premieres films to the city, all tied to arts and music.
Hip Hop You Must Pop : POP Montreal Music Picks
Trying to figure out what to see at POP Montreal? I can’t either. Follow Rachel’s inadequate mulling over what to do with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.
Where to Get Your Coffee #6: Buck 15 Espresso Bar
Efficient, minimalist and with an emphasis on get-it-and-go, Buck 15 fills an espresso bar niche in St. Henri.
Keeping Track of the Provincial Archive : Interview with Craig Schram
Craig Schram of Edmonton’s Provincial Archive talks to us about the processes that went into the band’s third album, It’s All Shaken Wonder.
Here’s To You Mrs. Robinson : The Graduate at the Segal Centre
The Segal’s opening show for the 2014-15 season is as timely as it is well-done. Familiar lines and some re-imagined scenes make this a not-miss.
Getting Past Shy with Seductive Singer Alexandra Schuller
The success of Alexandra Schuller’s on-stage persona Shy Shy Schullie is the result of a love for music, years of singing, and an amazing group of people who surround her.
Good Times With Good Old Pop. Interview with Brendt Thomas Diabo
Brendt Thomas Diabo plays the music he grew up listening to and has discovered that the rockabilly, country, and blues genres are as popular as ever.
Otakuthon Wrap Up : The Festival with Something For Every Character
Rachel talked to attendees of the Otakuthon Festival to find out what the highlights of the three day long event were.
Review: Friendly Mr. Scruff at the Belmont
Mr. Scruff returned to Montreal for a much-appreciated night of solid groove and funk. Also, a quick review of his new album, Friendly Bacteria.
Weapons Inspected At Door: Otakuthon 2014
Montreal’s convention for all things anime kicks off this week.
Kickstarter: Variable Fashion Adds Geek Chic to the Equation
Jon Gulick talks about Variable Fashion’s Kickstarter campaign to give geeks professional clothing they can call their own.