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Fantasia Round Up #1: Niko and Godhead
Two films at Fantasia reviewed. [read on]
Catholic
Review
The Sunday Sessions: Religious (Re) Programming
The documentary The Sunday Sessions takes an observational approach to exploring a controversial practice known as conversion therapy. The film gives viewers the opportunity to go on a personal journey with Nathan, a young man [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1941: Godbout and Conscription & Other Quebec Curios
The issue of conscription, an issue that was almost inherent in the consciousness of many French Canadians, had brought along many consequences: in recent memory, Maurice Duplessis’ snap election that elected Adélard Godbout and the [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1940-44: Camillien Houde & Other Quebec Curios
Camillien Houde, at one-time part of the provincial Conservative Party and a collaborator with Maurice Duplessis, found provincial politics boring and decided to try his hand in municipal politics. His first adversary, Médéric Martin, was [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1940: Votes for Women & Other Quebec Curios
Shortly before the end of World War I, certain groups of women were able to vote in federal elections, on the condition that they were working for the military or a male relative was working [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1939: Duplessis and Godbout Rescue UdeM & Other Quebec Curios
Despite Maurice Duplessis and Adélard Godbout’s many disagreements, the two governments indirectly worked towards the same goal in the late 1930s: ensuring the Université de Montréal’s survival. The Université de Montréal started out as an [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1939: The Return of Godbout & Other Quebec Curios
The world continued marching on. As Maurice Duplessis fought his way to the top, Adolf Hitler had gained control over Germany and in September of 1939, Nazi forces invaded Poland, breaking the Molotov–Ribbentrop pact that [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1936: Padlocks and Propaganda & Other Quebec Curios
Maurice Duplessis sat at the forefront of the Legislative Assembly by the time he was in his mid-forties; Québec was virtually at his command. His memory was long, and he had grievances against people he [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1936: The Fall of Gouin & Other Quebec Curios
Paul Gouin and Maurice Duplessis’ collaboration would last less than a year. Gouin, the leader of the newly-created Action libérale nationale and Duplessis’ Conservatives collaborated for the 1935 provincial elections, making each electoral district a [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1934: Paul Gouin & Other Quebec Curios
Up-and-coming politician Paul Gouin would also follow in the footsteps of his family. The grandson of Honoré Mercier and the son of Lomer Gouin, the young Paul Gouin would have not one but two politicians—and [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1927: The Rise of Duplessis & Other Quebec Curios
One could say that Maurice Duplessis had politics in his blood. Named after the electoral district of Saint-Maurice, the young Duplessis had his father to look up to as an example. Duplessis’ father was a [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1918: Lionel Groulx & Other Quebec Curios
Lionel Groulx’s political and social thought came from his work and his upbringing. An historian and a priest, as well as a writer, Groulx grew up in the shadow of Henri Bourassa and was immersed [read on]
Review
Blue Hair Don’t Care: A Prom Come True
Based on the true story of Marc Hall, this marvelous show captures Marc’s fight to bring his boyfriend to a Catholic school prom. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
The Mini Vatican Basilica & Other Quebec Curios
In our next stop looking at architecture and history in Montreal, we have a look at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral located downtown. [read on]
Review
Review of Spotlight: Journalists Expose Sins of the Church
Tom McCarthy’s new film shines a light on an investigative journalism team called the Spotlight [read on]
Hear
Ghost’s Meliora is Sabbath Metal Meets Prog Rock
Ghost album is a peculiar blend of ’80s music. In a good way. [read on]
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Exploring the Swiss Alps: Zermatt Unveiled
Within the 1 200 km stretch of the ethereal mountain range we have labeled the Alps exists a quaint little Swiss valley, full of fragrant chocolate, jet-setting tourists and overpriced food. And surrounding this quaint [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
The Notre Dame Rip-off & Other Quebec Curios
Each day at each beginning of the hour, a crowd gathers at Basilique Notre Dame to hear the bells ring. The crowd stands, transfixed with wonder as the carillon bells chime, its tune heard for [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
The Quebec Easter Rising & Other Quebec curios
Exploring the Conscription Crisis and its aftermath on French Canada. [read on]
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My Montreal Bucket List: Visiting Notre Dame Basilica
Visiting the Notre Dame Basilica in the Old Port is a must do here in Montreal. This beautiful, rich and historic building is filled with so many stories! [read on]