Accidental Orientalism. Photographing the 19th Century Arabic City
CCA Exhibit takes a closer look at the 19th century Arabic city and the idea of Orientalism through the lens of photographers.
To See
Special Effects Better than the Dialogue. I, Frankenstein in 3D Review.
I, Frankenstein short on romance, big on effects.
Photolog: A Sexy Star is Born with Thea d’Ora
Thea d’Ora is a new burlesque character on the Montreal stage. She’s bringing that 1920s sexy back.
The Book About The Bookmobile. Mobilivre’s Kickstarter Campaign
Montreal bookmobile making book about five years on the road as seen from an international, traveling zine library.
Le Capital Breaks with Conventional Evil-Banker Motif
Costa-Gavras’ film shares much in common with Wall Street, but the emotional maturity of the protagonist gives this film a different flavour.
Family and Tradition Linger On In Bà Nôi (Grandmother)
Vietnamese documentary shows the difficulty and longing that ties a westernized grandson, now filmmaker, and his grandmother who still lives in Vietnam.
Wild Hearts on the Frontier – Improv Anyone?
Montreal’s first improv mini series set on the American frontier, Wild Heart Acres, begins its four month run now.
A Filmmaker’s Struggle With Disease and Disability. When I Walk
At age 25, filmmaker Jason DaSilva is struck with severe multiple sclerosis. When I Walk documents a life that doesn’t stop, even while facing debilitation.
Going For the Full Monty
You already know how it ends (the full monty, of course), but the fun is watching six lovable, unemployed men learn about themselves while creating a strip tease act.
Joe Bronzi Seduces with His Green Eyes and One Liners
Joe Bronzi wasn’t going to win the hearts of all the girls as a jock or a model, so he opted for comedy instead.
Highlights from the Young Guns of Comedy Show 2014
Host Darren Henwood teaches the audience how to speak Scottish, and that’s just the beginning.
Trevor Barrette Brings Out the Bard for His New Musical
Montreal has a new musical out this week about a young man coming to terms with his sexual orientation. We talk to playwright and director Trevor Barrette about the show.
How Stéphanie Morin-Robert Sees Her Life
Growing up in the hometown of Shania Twain is hard enough. Now add to that being the new kid at school and having a glass eye…
The Perils of Female Ambition and the Cult of Glamorous Mental Illness
First time playwright Michael Martini explores the complexity of female ambition and the relationship between Glamour and Mental Illness in two new plays.
Canadian Heroine Squares Off Against Cartoon Villains in Bhopal
Important story of the Union Carbide disaster undermined by over-the-top evil characters.
Film Review: Jonze’s Her Probes Human Loneliness and its Technological Band-Aid
After a break up with his human partner, Thomas starts a romantic relationship with his phone’s operating system. Can the two wire crossed lovers bridge their differences?
Film Review: The Nut Job Might Steal A Smile For the G-Rated Crowd
The Nut Job shows kids that cooperation is best achieved by participating in a bank heist.
Two Nights at Bouge d’Ici
CinéDanse and Projet Migration showcase the diversity of dance in Montreal through film and performance.
Getting the Story Straight
Carrozza is not homocomedic. He bats for many genres of comedy, including story-telling.