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.
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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.
Digital Art Invasion with the BIAN : Picks and Highlights
Lots of cool digital installation projects are on tap at Montreal BIAN festival.
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.
The Unknown Known Review: Portrait of a Politician
Errol Morris gives a glimpse into the mind of one of the most important statesmen of our time: Donald Rumsfeld. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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.
Showing Their Golden Fruits : IMCA’s Graduate Exhibition ORO
The intermedia/cyberarts students worked hard to fundraise for this exhibition. Now’s the time to see their finished works.
Serial Improv: Wild Heart Acres Episode 3. Fight! Fight! Battle of the Sexes
In this installment, one character fights another, even though they’re both played by the same actor. How do they pull this stuff off at the Montreal Improv?
Photojournal: Red Carpet for Casse-Tête Chinois
Director and Writer of Casse Tête Chinois Cédric Klapisch came to the red carpet event.
The Face of Love Review : Grief, Grief, and More Grief
Meandering film’s corny title is the first problem among many with this tear-jerker.
Want to Feel Better? Watch Kate Westerson on Friday
Rail City Media’s Kate Westerson Attempts to Feel Better screens this Friday online.
Stand-Up at the M Returns (and there is much rejoicing)
After nearly a two-month hiatus, Thursday comedy night at Montreal Central Hostel returns to bring international and local comedians to travelers and residents alike.
Pink, Lacey, and Racy : Marie Antoinette Ballet
The Houston Ballet brings the decadence and lavish life of French royalty to Place des Arts.
Ali All Over : Catching Up with Stand-Up Comedian Ali Hassan
Ali Hassan is a man of many hats and many laughs. We talk to him about his current trajectory.
Jesus Christ Superband : Better than Your Momma’s Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Theatre St. Catherine crew joins forces with local indie musicians to perform the greatest rock operetta ever based on the Bible.