Festivals
Image+Nation: Siberia and Him
Montreal’s LGBTQ film festival Image+Nation features Siberia and Him, a stunning film available to be screened online. [read on]
LGBT
Review
Before Stonewall Review: No Going Back
The documentary Before Stonewall was originally released in 1984. Now, on the 50th anniversary of the historic Stonewall riots, the newly restored film is being re-released. Directed by Greta Schiller and Robert Rosenberg, this award winning [read on]
Review
Before Homosexuals: A Journey of Rediscovery
History is always being rewritten, revised, and edited as new discoveries are unearthed, information once hidden is rediscovered, and perspectives are changed. The documentary Before Homosexuals is an important film not only in terms of [read on]
Review
The Miseducation of Cameron Post: Pray the Gay Away…NOT
This new film starring Chloe Grace Moretz follows a young girl sent to pray away her sexuality. [read on]
Review
Take 2 on Love, Simon: An Authentic Story
This film tells the coming out story of a teenager in high school as he communicates with an anonymous classmate through email. [read on]
Uncategorized
Review: As Good As You
This film about love and loss tugs at heart strings but doesn’t overdo it. [read on]
Book of the Month Club
Book of the Month Club: A Sudden Light by Garth Stein
T. A. Wellington reviews Garth Stein’s novel “A Sudden Light”. [read on]
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Tig Notaro Comedy Show Review
Amazing comedian back with another super show. [read on]
Do
Greg Proops Might be The Smartest Man at JFL
If you’re going to talk comedy and politics, or just the comedy of politics, it might as well be with Greg Proops. Interview here. [read on]
Review
Agokwe: Romeo and Juliet in Fair Canora
Incredible Dora award winning show puts a First Peoples and LGBT spin on Romeo and Juliet. [read on]
Review
Review: Antihero Cocks
Great script and challenging characters make for complex play. [read on]
Review
Review of Carol: Forbidden Love in the Fifties
Todd Haynes’ new lesbian drama stays true to the genre [read on]
Interview
Interview: David Michael Barrett talks Kiss Me Kill Me
The film’s writer lets us in on the filmmaking process [read on]
Festivals
Image+Nation Presents its 28th Edition
Some films you won’t want to miss at this LGBT film festival [read on]
Book of the Month Club
Book of the Month Club: Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming
T. A. Wellington reviews Alan Cumming’s “Not My Father’s Son”, an emotional memoir about growing up with an abusive father. [read on]
Hear
What to Do in Montreal August 2015: Festival Calendar
List of festivals and events in Montreal taking place in August 2015. Dance, food, culture, and lots of pride! [read on]
Festivals
Be Yourself Out Loud: Interview with Tranna Wintour
Tranna Wintour has a show at the Montreal Fringe Festival. Angela interviews the comedic star about the show’s origins and why you should be yourself. [read on]
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Album Review: EarthEE’s THEESatisfactions A Cosmic Trip You Can Skip
More Stasia might help turn this satisfying, albeit disappointing album be a better journey. [read on]
Review
Out in the Night: Chilling, Scary and Not Surprising
A powerful, chilling and troubling documentary about gender violence, sexual identity, racial stereotyping, economic discrimination and an extremely non-functional legal/judicial system, Out in the Night talks about all these issues with clarity, honesty, and for the [read on]
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Cinema Politica Line-Up Showcases the Best Docs from Gaza to Home
This winter’s lineup at the Concordia branch of Cinema Politica has films about refugees, the justice system, and gender. Get inspired and get informed. [read on]