The second annual Shorts That Are Not Pants Film Festival opens this weekend with 47 short films from around the globe, with more than half by female directors.
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The second annual Shorts That Are Not Pants Film Festival opens this weekend with 47 short films from around the globe, with more than half by female directors.
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The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) continues its season with bold symphonic masterpieces to audiences this month. Highlights include Vivaldi, Samuel Barber, Fjóla Evans, Tchaikovsky, and many others.
As many of you know, I always enjoy my time at the TSO. Below are my picks for concerts this month. Which are yours?
Last night, I had the pleasure of attend The Musical Stage Company‘s Uncovered: Stevie Wonder And Prince — an opportunity to enjoy some of the greatest works by these two artists reimagined under Reza Jacobs‘ direction. The night included Thom Allison (Broadway), Colin Asuncion (singer & cabaret performer), Aimee Bessada (multi-instrumentalist & songwriter), Jully Black (Juno award-winner), Michelle Bouey (2018-19 Banks Prize winner), Divine Brown (Juno award-winner), Alana Hibbert (Stratford & Shaw Festivals), Lydia Persaud (singer-songwriter) Jackie Richardson (Gemini & Dora award-winner), Cary Shields (Broadway) among others. Accompanying Jacobs were Jamie Drake, Justin Gray, and Erika Nielsen.
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The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel Asian), Canada’s premier pan-Asian festival, begins its 2019 edition next week. As always, Reel Asian will offer festival goers the opportunity to experience the evolution of Asian representation in cinema.
Reel Asian has been a favourite festival of mine for many years. I always enjoy curating a list of films and events for you to partake at the fest each year.
Paradise has announced that the stylishly restored venue will officially reopen its doors to the public on Thursday, December 5, 2019. The Art Deco and Art Moderne heritage-designated landmark offers the ultimate in comfort and state-of-the-art technology, along with a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar opening soon. Catering to cultural aficionados, Paradise Theatre will feature a curated mix of classic and contemporary films, in addition to an eclectic range of multi-art events including live music performances, talk series, and comedy.
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Fresh from the festival circuit and in time for Hallowe’en, Rob Grant‘s Harpoon is now available on Video on Demand (VOD).
This dark comedy is a post-modern adaptation of a story by Edgar Allan Poe in which three shipwrecked sailors draw lots to see who must sacrifice himself as a cannibalistic snack. In Grant’s version, three friends are stranded on a yacht in the middle of the ocean desperate for survival.
The 20th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival – the world’s largest Indigenous Festival will feature film and various media works by Indigenous screen-content creators, running until October 27 in Toronto.
imagineNATIVE is one of my favourite festivals in Toronto because it encompasses and showcases the richness of Indigenous arts and culture.
Below you will find with my personal suggestions of some must-sees at the festival over the next week. Lots to experience at imagineNATIVE on its 20th anniversary!
What if you could hire someone to pay penance for you? This is what The Apologist, the new play by Colleen Osborn aims to
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Monsters through the ages have been vilified for their unconventional appearances, but if you think Monsters ARE BEAUTIFUL, the Super Wonder Gallery hosts a party to celebrate all things Monsters. There will be paintings, sculptures and installations inspired by your most beloved Monsters!
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