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In Review: Mati Diop’s ‘...

In Dahomey, director Mati Diop achieves something rare and profound: she transforms a historical documentary into a poet...
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Hye’s Picks: Rendezvous With ...

Rendezvous with Madness (RWM) is the first and largest arts and mental health festival in the world. The 32nd edition of...
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Spotlight: ‘THE LIGHT BEFORE ...

The Light Before the Sun is a raw, thought-provoking meditation on fame, mental health, and the limits of self-help, bro...
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Canadian Music Week Announces Keynote With Spike Lee

April 20, 2015
Toronto Art and Culture

Canadian Music Week (CMW) has announced a special Keynote Interview with Spike Lee, on Saturday May 9, as part of the event’s conference programming. Known as one of America’s most important and challenging filmmakers, Lee has made an mark on the independent film scene with his provocative and socially active films. Lee has directed, produced, written, and acted in over 50 films, along with creating his own production company 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. READ MORE

Awards, Music, Music Festivals
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Canadian Music Week 2015: SiriusXM Indies Nominees Announced

April 10, 2015
Toronto Arts and Culture

Canadian Music Week has announced the nominees for the 2015 SiriusXM Indies – 15th Annual Independent Music Awards. Celebrating another year of top independent talent – both Canadian and International – the award show will feature special performances from nominated artists, including The Glorious Sons, Alvvays, Broncho, and Miracles. As well, multi-platinum selling rock act Billy Talent will be headlining the SiriusXM Indies with an exclusive concert performance.

The awards will take place on Saturday May 9th, at the Grand Ballroom in the Sheraton Centre.  READ MORE

Arts & Culture, Film, Film Festivals
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Cinéfranco 2015: Preview I

April 7, 2015
Toronto Arts and Culture

Tonight, from April 10 to 19, Cinéfranco Festival International du Film Francophone takes over the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema in Toronto.

One of the well-known festivals in the city, Cinéfranco has been bringing us some of the best in Francophone cinema for the past 18 years. This year, there is a vast array of Quebecois films, as well as others from around the globe. With this, I give you my thoughts on two films screeening at the festival this year. READ MORE

Awards, Music, Music Festivals
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Nominees Announced for 2015 Canadian Radio Music Awards

April 6, 2015
Toronto Arts And Culture

Canadian Music Week has announced nominations for the 18th annual Canadian Radio Music Awards. Among the nominees are Kiesza, MAGIC! and Hedley. This year’s award show will take place on Friday, May 8th at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The awards celebrate first-time charted artists and honour individuals or groups with some of the most played songs on Canadian radio. This year’s show will feature performances by Dear Rouge, Andee, Virginia to Vegas and Jess Moskaluke. READ MORE

Arts & Culture, Toronto ComiCon
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My Top Picks At Toronto ComiCon 2015

March 17, 2015

With two days to go, I have narrowed down my list of Top Picks at this year’s Toronto ComiCon. The three-day event takes over the  Metro Convention Centre from March 20-22. In this short but carefully curated list, I give you some suggestions of places to be at, panels and Q&A sessions, as well as a film screening at the Bloor Cinema. Lots of goodies here! READ MORE

Arts & Culture, Film, Music
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15th Semaine de la Francophonie Programming Announcements

March 17, 2015

La Semaine de la Francophonie, Toronto’s premiere annual Francophone festival of arts and culture, celebrates its 15th anniversary with eight days of music, theatre, visual art, film, and food.

From March 20 to 28, la Semaine de la Francophonie will showcase the best Canadian Francophonie has to offer. As one of the biggest events of its kind in Toronto, la Semaine… will offer activities in French at various venues across the city.

Here are some highlights of events taking place across the city. Lots to sample, so take note! READ MORE

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