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 [read on]
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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.
1959: The End of Duplessis & Other Quebec Curios
By the end of the 1950s, Maurice Duplessis had been in politics for thirty-two years of his life, eighteen of which had been as Premier of Québec. From humble beginnings as [read on]
1959: Mr. Roncarelli, Speaking & Other Quebec Curios
Frank Roncarelli was a businessman. The owner of a highly successful restaurant on Crescent Street, Quaff Café, Roncarelli had accumulated a certain wealth. He was also a [read on]
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 [read on]
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 [read on]
Yuletide Terror: Christmas Horror on Film and Teleivion Indiegogo Campaign
Interviews with three authors who contributed to the book about Christmas horror in film and television.
Review: The Ruins of Lifta
This new documentary presents a history of the Israeli-Palestinia conflict.
1775-1781: Revolting People and Benedict Arnold & Other Quebec Curios
Name George Washington or Thomas Jefferson as one of the important figures of the American Revolution, but it does seem that somehow, a lot of the action leads back to [read on]
1775: The (American) Giant Awakens & Other Quebec Curios
The first battle of the American Revolution was that of Lexington and Concord, fought in 1775. These battles occurred in April, right on the heels of Paul Revere and [read on]
1774: The Quebec Act & Other Quebec Curios
In most respects, the Quebec Act (Acte de Québec) was a consolidation of reforms and tolerances pushed by Guy Carleton during his time as Governor of Quebec. The Act would [read on]
Among the Believers Review: Religious Strife in Pakistan
This documentary sheds light on the jihadist movement present in Pakistan and how young people are being affected.
Spiritual Cooperation : Third Global Conference on World’s Religions After September 11th
Thinkers from around the world come to Montreal in the name of peace, cooperation, and interfaith connection.
My name is Asher Lev: Formidable Work on an Age Old Story
When an artistic genius is born in an Orthodox Jewish household, his talent comes in conflict with tradition.
1642: Growing a Colony & Other Quebec Curios
Champlain’s Habitation, though meant as the first permanent settlement in the colony of New France, needed a population to match. Despite surviving several sieges, the [read on]
Through My Brown Gay Lens – From Aligarh to Orlando
The events in Orlando are the latest manifestation of ongoing ignorance. Karan has a proposal how to address this ignorance in all its forms.
Fringe Festival 2016 : Lyla’s Picks
Lyla McQueen Shah shares her picks from the Montreal Fringe For All.
Interview with Simon Pitaqaj on L’Homme du Sous Sol
Adaption of Notes from the Underground revisits Shakespeare’s question “to be or not to be” and what it means to be human. Interview with director Simon Pitaqaj.
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.
Celebrating 150 Years of Church of the Gesù & Other Quebec Curios
When one tends to think of religious institutions, one thinks of tradition and stability. More often we don’t realise that its long tradition is rooted in its history and [read on]