An Indie Pop Retrospective on 2015
With so much music available, it’s hard to figure out the top albums of 2015 on the indie-pop-rock scene. Here are Joel Mak’s picks.
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Book of the Month Club: The Boy Detective by Roger Rosenblatt
T. A. Wellington reviews “The Boy Detective”, a memoir by Roger Rosenblatt looking back on life in New York in the 1940s.
My Montreal: Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve & Other Quebec Curios
Get to know the east end in facts, figures, and election districts.
My Montreal: Ahuntsic-Cartierville & Other Quebec Curios
Quebec Curios explores the first in a series of Montreal’s boroughs and municipalities with Ahuntsic-Cartierville, home to one of the oldest settlements on the island.
Come Face The Singularity with #thanksbetoray
Interview with Colin Lalonde about immersive show about the ideas of Ray Kurzweil.
Not Just Another French Catholic University & Other Quebec Curios
For a time, the hegemony of education in the Eastern Townships was located in Lennoxville, that is, Bishop’s University. But then along came the Université de Sherbrooke. [read on]
Review : Captive is a Harrowing Hostage Drama
A group of people are kidnapped in the southern Philippines and endure the jungle as they await freedom or rescue.
Film Review of Kabbalah Me : The Personal Journey of a Kabbalah Convert
It’s not just for Madonna. A mid-life crisis leads Steven Bram in a spiritual direction.
Review of Sukkah City: Religious Tradition Meets Modern Design
Competition for sukkah design in New York City invigorates traditional structure
Film Review of Sex (ed): Let’s Talk About Sex
Fascinating documentary looks at how sex ed reflects the often moralistic and rigid values of American society.
Review of Left Behind : Cinematic Sermon
After watching this film, our critic draws the all important conclusion: Did Nicolas Cage once get an Oscar for best actor?
Li’l Andy : No Cell Phones, Please, We’re Train Pirates
Li’l Andy opens up about his relationship with technology, his interest in trains, and what country and bluegrass mean to him.