In a famine-decimated near future, Hailey Freeman and her family struggle to safeguard their generational farm as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
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In a famine-decimated near future, Hailey Freeman and her family struggle to safeguard their generational farm as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
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The Toronto Fringe Festival is a platform for innovative theatre and performance. Shows are selected by lottery or first-come-first-served processes, and all ticket revenue goes straight to the artists.
The Toronto Fringe is Ontario’s largest performance festival and will include three dance shows, five KidsFest shows, over a dozen new Canadian musicals, the Next Stage Series, plus dramatic theatre, clown, storytelling, comedy, puppets, and more.
Below, I give you the first half of my curated personal picks for shows I hope you and I get to enjoy at this year’s Fringe. So many shows… how exciting!
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The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) hosts MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival for its fourth year from June 27 to 29 at University of Toronto (U of T).
In a new partnership with Victoria University at U of T (one of favourite places in the city!), MOTIVE will transform the college’s gothic halls into the centre of literary suspense for the weekend.
Similar to last year’s festival, I am sharing my personal picks of events for us to immerse ourselves during the course of the festival.
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From body rituals to gender journeys, the Future of Film Showcase (FOFS) returns to Toronto with a bold lineup of debut feature films from first time local directors for its 2025 edition. The festival runs from June 19 to 22 in-person with a few online events.
This year, FOFS is showcasing a new generation of storytellers with fresh, intimate takes on identity, friendship, and self expression.
Below I am sharing my picks of screenings and industry events for you to check out at this year’s FOFS.
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Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom, revealed the winners of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a star-studded live ceremony honoring the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime.
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When Alex discovers a dark side of the metaverse, where predators, extremists, and hate groups exploit platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, she teams up with a group of young investigators to expose the truth. Their search leads them to a predator with multiple victims and a kidnapped child, uncovering the devastating consequences of a system failing to protect its most vulnerable users.
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Returning with my In The City series with a personally curated list of various arts and culture offerings across Toronto.
As always, you will notice some favourite venues. I am sharing a mix of music, film and exhibitions that should appeal to many of you.
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Spring has finally sprung in Toronto. The local theatre scene is thriving this May, offering a diverse array of performances.
This month’s listings include small to medium size productions, two theatre festivals, all of which should pique your interest. I highly encourage you to support these shows and spread the word!
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Theatre artist Julie Phan returns to the stage with eight performances of Never Walk Alone, co-produced by PNSNV creative studio and fu-GEN theatre company, and presented at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in repertoire as part of the Genrefuck series.
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In 1870, a shipment of gold meant to crush the Red River Resistance disappeared without a trace. The shipment of coins was on the way to fund a military force marching across Canada to confront Louis Riel and the Métis during the Red River Resistance. Since the gold has never been recovered, The Royal Mint (UK) considers it lost or stolen.
The latest series from 3 Story Pictures, Red River Gold, explores this mystery, while spotlighting the legacy of the Métis people.
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