The picking of sweetgrass becomes an action — and word — with profound meaning in this gently mesmerizing piece by multidisciplinary writer and artist shalan joudry.
READ MOREThe picking of sweetgrass becomes an action — and word — with profound meaning in this gently mesmerizing piece by multidisciplinary writer and artist shalan joudry.
READ MOREWith a few days to go, this list might seem sort of ‘last minute’ for some of you. This is how TIFF planning goes for me, though. I use TIFFR as my place to ‘heart’ many films I would like to see. This includes short films, feature films and Primetime / Series titles.
From there I have a short list, which is what I am sharing with you here and includes 50 or so films. In this first volume, I will list the first 29 picks – in alphabetical order – to give you an idea of the array of programming at this year’s festival.
READ MOREThe 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is upon us. This year’s lineup of Canadian films includes familiar faces and some first-time directors.
READ MOREYorkville Murals (YVM), Toronto’s most captivating art and muralism festival returns on August 24-25th with the second rendition of No Empty Spaces. This year, YVM takes over the Yorkville neighbourhood, its parking lots, a TTC station and even the air, leaving no area off limits for art interventions.
READ MOREFAN EXPO Canada has announced its official schedule for 2024, showcasing this year’s vast programming lineup of panels, activities and activations for fans of all ages and all genres.
READ MORESpoiled Cécile, 17, spends her summer at the French Riviera with her rich, widower, playboy dad Raymond. A usually carefree atmosphere is challenged by the arrival of Anne, Cécile’s late mom’s friend, visits and brings changes to all.
READ MOREWhat happens when you mix Shakespearean tragedy, Roman decadence, and a heavy dose of 1970s excess? You get Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a film that proves absolute power not only corrupts absolutely, but does so in the most spectacularly outrageous way possible.
READ MOREIsle of Demons is a story by Governor General Award-winning playwright Robert Chafe. It tells the incredible but true story of Marguerite de la Roque who was abandoned on a remote island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 1542. Part tragedy, part thriller, this play has premiered in Toronto thanks to the Guild Festival Theatre.
READ MORESummerWorks Performance Festival continues into this weekend. Returning with another suggestion for you to add to your festival list.
Versus by Adam Lazarus, a one-person interactive odyssey to hell and back as he tries to have a good day on a bad day, will have its world premiere at SummerWorks this weekend.
READ MORESet amidst the tumultuous backdrop of political intrigue and familial betrayal, this iconic tale follows the tormented Prince of Denmark as he grapples with existential questions of life, death, and revenge.
Qasim Khan is a four-time Dora nominee who has played major roles across Canada. This season he stars as the title role in the Canadian Stage – Dream in High Park production of Hamlet.
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