A Spoonful of Sugar: Fed Up
Controversial documentary puts a human face on child obesity and examines lies perpetuated by the US government and industry about diet , nutrition, and exercise.
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In Limbo Between Greatness and Obscurity : 2 Pianos 4 Hands
Elegantly executed production raises the issue of artistic pursuits when one is talented but less than the best. How can one throw away all those grueling hours perfecting one’s art?
Anticosti La Chasse Au Pétrole Extrême: Too Lyrical for an Industrial Carnage…
Beautiful film about fracking project on Anticosti Island uses National Geographic style imagery to send an SOS rather than facts.
Top Girls : The Successful Woman and Her Not So Successful Life
When Marlene is promoted to the top, her celebratory dinner party is attended by historical figures. Find out why this dazzling play is close, but no cigar.
Journey into the Dream with Shane Adamczak’s Trampoline
Trampoline follows vivid dreamer Matt as he falls in love. We talk to writer, director, and star Adamczak about the blog that led to the production.
Hot off the Presses : Getting to Know Cinema Politica
Ten years and still going strong, Cinema Politica screens independent, political documentaries. Ezra Winton and Inês Lopes talk about the organization and their new book Screening Truth to Power.
Pursuing Shannen’s Dream : Alanis Obomsawin on Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Mylène Chevreul talks to Abenaki film director and activist Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary on the fight for equal education for First Nations.
Get Yours Shaken and Stirred with Acme Burlesque’s From Acme With Love
Acme Burlesque’s new show parodies James Bond and brings an eight piece band to the stage. Octopussy and Pussy Galore have nothing on this show.
Race and Gender Mix Explosively in South African Mies Julie
August Strindberg’s Mies Julie gets an update and a transplant. The play set in South Africa adds the problems of apartheid to the battle of the sexes.
Photolog : The Elegance and Mystery of Works on Paper at the Papier14 Art Fair
Papier14 Art Fair brings galleries from around the country to Montreal to showcase works on paper.
The KKK Meets McDonalds: Jake and Dinos Chapman’s Come and See
Provocative exhibition of miniatures and artworks by British brothers Jake and Dinos Chapman combine fear, wonder, and cheek.
Berry Sweet Strawberries in January a Warm Look at Love
Strawberries in January a sweet, delightful play performed in French and English on alternate nights, examines teen love.
Casse-Tête Chinois Takes International Midlife Crisis to New York
The last part of Cédric Klapisch’s trilogy brings protagonist Xavier to New York where he faces new problems in his interpersonal relationships.
Review : In The Blood… but not in the script.
B-film featuring Gina Carano starts off well, but drags on too long.
Review: Alfred a Metaphor for the Beasts Inside
Heady new play at Theatre d’AUjourd’hui has one actor take on six different characters in a story about a man who releases the animals of the zoo.
Review of Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy Of
Passionate and compelling Sal Capone reflects on a hip hop tragedy