Existentialist Romp with La Logique du Pire
Interview with Writer-Director Étienne Lepage about the evolution of his FTA piece.
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Blue Hair Don’t Care: A Prom Come True
Based on the true story of Marc Hall, this marvelous show captures Marc’s fight to bring his boyfriend to a Catholic school prom.
The Slow Wheels of Justice in We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice
Obomsawin’s film on Dr. Cindy Blackstock’s fight to provide equal services to children on reserves is subtle and powerful.
RIDM 2016 : Documentaries You Can’t Miss
Each day, we’ve got recommendations for the documentaries you need to see at the RIDM.
Talking To Martin Law About An Iliad
Martin Law discusses his current play and the creation of his theatre company.
Theatre: Stephen King’s Misery A Tale to Savor
Theatrical production of horror novel full of emotion and suspense.
“Welcome to the Refugee Hotel”: A Review
When I heard about Teesri Duniya Theatre’s The Refugee Hotel, I knew I absolutely wanted to see it. As someone who is interested in history, the arts, and how they can [read on]
Au Contraire Film Festival: Opening Night
The festival opened with Issa Ibrahim’s film Patient Rites.
Nederlands Dans Theatre: highlight of the Danse Danse season
Thanks to Danse Danse, for the first time in 20 years, the Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) is back in Montreal, with a stellar triple bill line-up featuring two works [read on]
Among the Believers Review: Religious Strife in Pakistan
This documentary sheds light on the jihadist movement present in Pakistan and how young people are being affected.
Jokes and boobs! (Like you had anything better planned for Friday)
DeAnne smith talks to us about her long-running show that features burlesque and comedy in no particular order.
The Violin Teacher: Poetry, Music, and Toxic Humanity
In Sérgio Machado’s film, a violinist begins teaching kids from the slums when he fails to make it into the São Paulo orchestra.
Review: Mademoiselle (The Handmaiden)
Park Chan-Wook’s new film is an erotic tale full of twists and turns.
Metro: An Artistic Look at Montreal’s Underground
Nadine Gomez’s short film highlights the architectural elements of the metro, presented in stark black and white.
Win A Pair of Tickets to See The Refugee Hotel
Want to see some dark comedy about Chilean refugees in a Montreal hotel in 1974? Win tickets here.
Review: Sand Storm
An exploration of individualism and women’s agency under the strict social code of the desert.
Björk Digital: the cutting-edge of music, art and technology
Trying out VR with Bjork… what could be cooler? At the DHC/ART Centre now.
FNC Review: Wet Woman in the Wind
Akihiko Shiota’s film is part of the new “roman porno” category of film in Japan.
The Refugee Hotel : Interview with Director Paulina Abarca-Cantin
Politically aware director of Tessri Duniya Theatre discusses the resettlement of refugees, whether Chilean refugees of ’73 or Syrian refugees of today.
Review: Forbidden People (Le Peuple Interdit)
Alexandre Chartrand’s documentary explores the independence movement in Catalonia, culminating at the 2014 mega-protest in Barcelona.