Review of Soif : Drinking into Desire through Dance
Nancy Berman reviews the world premiere of Soif, Ginette Laurin’s new work for O Vertigo, a piece that looks at the instincts and drives of man’s animal nature.
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Review of Left Behind : Cinematic Sermon
After watching this film, our critic draws the all important conclusion: Did Nicolas Cage once get an Oscar for best actor?
Getting Ready for Meta Theatre: Interview with the Team of Honestly, OK
The cast and some of the crew behind Honestly, OK discuss their expectations for the upcoming production.
Funny Faces and Storytelling: Mprov Festival
Mprov, a Montreal based improv festival featured Funtime Jam, Grindprov, and Doreen. Read the review here.
Chimney Sweeps with a Sense of Humour: Mprov Montreal
MPROV festival showcases local French and English improv acts as well as travelling troupes from across Canada and as far away as Paris. A quick review of the shows by Wild Heart, the McGill Improv, and the Yes Tones.
Interview: Chloe Bellande Talks Will Of Fortune
It’s safe to say that young and talented Montrealer Chloe Bellande is rising to the top of the film-making industry one step at a time. She has already been nominated [read on]
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.
Photo Journal: BurlesGeek’s Saturday Morning for Sunday Night
Montreal’s burlesque stars appear as Saturday morning cartoon characters and then show why its better to watch your toons on Sunday night.
Concordia University presents Aamer Rahman with The Truth Hurts
Aamer Rahman was in town headlining QPIRG’s event The Truth Hurts as part of Concordia University’s DisOrientation
MPROV: Montreal Improv Festival Coming Up!
The Montreal Improv Festival returns to the Montreal Improv Theatre stage, for its ninth year and its last time in the single digits.
Hector and the Search for Happiness : Psychiatric Meltdown to Joy
Hector (Simon Pegg) goes around the world to find happiness. This feel-good film will put a smile on your face.
Oh Danny Boy, Making People Laugh is Worthwhile!
Montreal’s Next Wave Musical Festival starts with two great productions.
Sean Kent at The Comedy Nest – God is a Giant Purple Hippo
Comedy Night at The Comedy Nest with Sean Kent, Ryan Wilner, Jeff Schouela, and David Acer and Peter Radomski’s awesome hosting, The feel of NYC in Montreal.
Real Life Longueuil Style: Review of Mommy
Xavier Dolan gives us our generation’s new ”bijou international” with film focused on the struggles of a lower-middle-class Montreal family
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.
I Laughed, I Cried, It was Better in Montreal: The Next Wave Festival of New Musicals
Interview with festival director Stephen Pietrantoni covers the shows for this year and the festival’s raison d’etre.
DVD Review: The Seige of Leningrad and The Horrors of War
DVD part of series looking at WWII and its effects on various cities. This one focuses on Leningrad during its horrific siege
A Walk Among the Tombstones : Neeson Shoots to Kill
Crime thriller with alcoholic ex-cop is strong on Neeson, weak on other characters.
Is Robby Hoffman Your Cup of Iced Tea?
Robby Hoffman was scheduled to warm the crowd up and keep them laughing in between sets at the POP Montreal show on September 20, 2014 at the Cabaret Playhouse. As I looked [read on]
Review of Dr. Cabbie: Immigrant Comedy Also An Eye Opener
Professional immigrants go from doctors and lawyers to cab drivers and dishwashers when they head to North America. New comedy addresses this serious problem.