Articles by Sinj Karan
When Marnie Was There: Anna’s Journey Home
A tale of friendship and self-discovery from Studio Ghibli.
Compilation of Smokey, The Lost Great American Gay Pre-Punk Icons
John Condon’s songs compiled in album.
We Were Wolves: Uninspired Family Drama
Two estranged brothers try to come to terms after the death of their father in this film.
The Dancing Arabs Review: Boy Meets Girl And Then There Was War
When outspoken Eyad attends a prestigious boarding school in Jerusalem and meets a girl from a different background, drama ensues
Theatre Review of The Hallway: 2015 just as gruesome as 1936
Poverty, drugs, and complicated relationships at heart of show that could take place as easily in 1936 as today.
Review of Brasserie Romantique : Valentine Squabbling over Fine Wine
In this restaurant, the food may pair together perfectly, but the couples less so.
Amina’s Profile: Living Through our Digital Identities
Film about an international lesbian relationship and TLGBQ blog turns out to have an unexpected twist.
Theatre: Classic Tale Told Anew with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The evil inherent in every man given fresh treatment by a touch of experimental theatre.
SAGRADA: An idea, a masterpiece spanning a century
Gaudi’s Barcelona church explored in new documentary.
Kino Lovers … Don’t Watch CinéBazar Pass By
Amazing local event for Kino lovers in Montreal features objects for sale.
Review : The Ambitions of Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame
Tuesday Night Cafe play explores meaty topics about the causes and effects of war.
Review of “The Dead Lands”: Riveting and Barbaric
Sinj Karan reviews “The Dead Lands”, an intense movie about a young Maori warrior who teams up with a mercenary warrior in a quest for revenge.
Review of A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night: 60s film noir and vampire vengeance
Review of Enter Here: Through Memory and the Contemporary
Soviet émigrés Ilya and Emilia Kabakov make art that responds to their changing lives and experiences.
To Do Tonight: Dear Elizabeth: Missed Romance Before Tinder
Before OK Cupid, Match.com, Tinder, and text messages, people conducted their romance, even platonic ones, via letter.
Out in the Night: Chilling, Scary and Not Surprising
Film Review: Through A Lens Darkly Imagines Authentic History
This powerful documentary looks at historic and contemporary images of African Americans.
The Imitation Game: The Price of Being Different
