Review: Rhymes For Young Ghouls
Barnaby’s film a raw, gritty look at a Mi-gMac community in the 70s with a compelling heroine at its heart.
To See
Art and Technology Meet in Tim’s Vermeer
How far can a man go to understand Dutch Master Vermeer and try to uncover his secret? Tim Jenison not only learns Dutch, but he employs an army of artists in his quest.
Master of the Universe: A Gentle and Atmospheric Incursion into Finance, Money and Other Wall Street Gods
Don’t be fooled by the title. This thoughtful film follows a Frankfurt banker as he reflects on the global economy and its impact on the world through details of his life and career.
Mandatory Car Chases and Gun Battles : Three Days to Kill A Formulaic Action Flick
Kevin Costner and Amber Heard bring their names but nothing else to this bland, cliché action film.
Is There Something Funny Going On?
Jacy Lafontaine talks about being part of the weekly Blue Dog Motel comedy event.
The Only Certainties are Probabilities
Part of the Spectacular China event at Place des Arts, the Leshan Song and Dance Troupe use dance to express their feelings of loss, grief, anger, and fear following an earthquake.
Scripting the Shortstanding Festival (Line Up A)
Julie Santini composes her own piece about the four short works of Line Up A at the Freestanding Festival.
Photolog: Coming and Going in Rehearsal
Light, movement, spoken word, and water all combine to create this dynamic piece featuring five dancers. Oksana Lysenko captured this rehearsal.
Natalie Reis Faces Down the Pink Elephant in the Room
Natalie Reis challenges viewers with less narrative work while addressing themes about motherhood and women’s role in art history.
Risky Absurdist Theatre Hits All the Right Notes. Review of the Bald Soprano
Raise the Stakes’ production of the Bald Soprano is funny, risky, and instantly charismatic.
The Kantian Choreographer. Morin-Robert’s Coming and Going.
Contemporary dance work Coming and Going uses light, spoken word, and movement to create an integrated performance.
Improv: High Drama in the American Prairies with Wild Heart Acres
Big drama in the prairie as the gang responds to a flying machine that destroys corn, Burt’s bees, and a murderous pig.
Kickstarter: Why do the Japanese Love Anne of Green Gables?
Terry Dawes is making a film about the Japanese obsession with Anne of Green Gables. We want to support him in his Kickstarter campaign.
Seedy Unseamly Strips Down Fashion Industry
Unseamly shows an uncomfortable side of the fashion industry and provokes a reaction, but not necessarily a welcome one.
Seagull Soars With Talented Cast and Moving Story
The Segal’s world premiere of Hinton’s adaption of Chekov’s The Seagull is moving and beautiful acted.
Pushed To the Minimum. The Book of Bob.
Bob is a middle-aged political theory professor who is about to take his midterm on ethics, as given by God herself.
Antigone Reimagined at the Tuesday Night Cafe
McGill’s Tuesday Night Cafe presents Anilouh’s version of the Antigone with Creon as a sympathetic character.
Vampire Academy Fails to Make the Grade
There’s good vampires and then there are bad ones. Then there are some half-vampires and some non-vampires. There’s also some romance. Sounds like a mess.
From China With Love
China showcases its artists and performing groups in a series of events that bring music, dance, song, and acrobatics to Place Des Arts this February.
Colourful Art and Croissants at Chez Fred
Julian Baslyk’s exhibition of colourful paintings makes for a night of good food, good music, and good art in NDG.