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On the Offensive
Poised and determined, Anthony Jeselnik illuminates the black and blue-lit stage of The Underworld during his hour-long comedy show, Caligula. Jeselnik leaves the audience in tears of laughter and...
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Not so Smooth
The Johnny Carson-style one hour late night talk show is obsolete. Its ratings keep going down, the median age of viewers (55 for Letterman, 56 for Leno) is going up, and the next time your friend...
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Last Laughs
As far as 30th Anniversary celebrations go, this one’s been pretty wild. We’ve seen SNL correspondent Stefon report on the Montreal club scene, the Muppets – The Muppets! – pay tribute to our beloved...
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Dreaming Alone
1. If you’re not familiar with Mike Birbiglia, let me provide a brief initiation: he began as a very, very good stand-up comedian doing typical observational jokes, and became even funnier by turning...
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Multidisciplinary & Multifaceted
Yesterday, President Barack Obama’s connection to the first documented slave in the U.S was revealed. Back in 2008, Obama made a trip to the Irish town of Moneygall where his five-times great...
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For the Nebish, but not the Nerd
When questioned about the meaning of diversity, the famed news anchor, Ron Burgundy answered, “I believe diversity is an old, old wooden ship.” That might be one interpretation, but The Just for...
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Osheaga Underdogs
Chances are, you’ve already made up your mind about Snoop Dogg, Justice, The Black Keys, and the other headliners at Osheaga this year. Sure, these big names may have surprises up their sleeves. Snoop...
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Delivering the Goods
You’ve heard the story before. A young man gets in over his head with the wrong type of people. Unable to pay his debts, he is forced to accept a job of their choosing and an already bad situation...
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Osheaga 2012 recap: Day 1
As expected, ticket hawkers swarmed the metro exit, greeting me and anyone who glanced their way with offers. “How much?” someone nearby asked. “$250!” We grinned and clutched our tickets a little...
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Osheaga 2012 recap: Day 2
It was hard to believe, but Day 2 of Osheaga 2012 was even hotter than the first. Fittingly, I started it off with a bit of Calexico, a band that plays a spicy blend of Latin groove and Southern rock....
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Authors Inspiring Scholars
Last week, the International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures held its conference in Montreal. Primarily an academic conference, it also included literary readings and film screenings....
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Osheaga 2012 recap: Day 3
There was gravel instead of grass, but I felt like a hippie at Woodstock as I walked into Osheaga’s last day. Chappo was playing on the Mountain Stage, and their weirdo psychedelic rock is made to be...
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Horror & Heartbreak
Fantasia audiences are used to seeing blood splatter across the screen. In fact, they’ve come to expect it. For a film to really impress, it must go beyond bodily fluids to explore the kinds of deep...
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Passion Paint
The greatest thing about the Under Pressure skate/graffiti fest is that it definitely leaves a mark every year. Dozens of artists come together to tag designated walls down Ste Catherine Est between...
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Looks Like TIFF
It’s September in Toronto, and that means the Toronto International Film Festival has arrived. Every year at this time, the city rolls out its red carpet for the rich and famous to come hobnobbing...
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Laurence For Sure
Montréal’s cinematic prodigy Xavier Dolan has done it again. His audacious third feature, Laurence Anyways, was awarded Best Canadian Feature at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The...
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Early to Bed, Early to Rise
The welcome mat is out, should you decide to hit the 401 for Toronto’s Scotiabank Nuit Blanche, beginning at 7:03 p.m. sharp next Saturday, September 29. Expect a different kind of event from...
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Sounds like Art
Two a.m. Saturday night, Bay St. is thoroughly occupied. A human island in the middle of the street dances to a thumping rock beat. Line-ups at caravans offering food and free coffee are dozens deep....
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Storyfest Kicks Off with a Whisper
Celebrated author Wayson Choy opened StoryFest this week. The month long literary festival is held in Hudson – 45 minutes west of Montreal – each fall. Choy mesmerized his audience with stories of how...
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Lush Life
What better way to spend a rainy afternoon with the kids than seeing The Day of the Crows (Le Jour des corneilles), an animated feature directed by Jean-Christophe Dessaint. Presented as part of the...
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