By A.J.Lam Brassaii was the filled-to-capacity stage for the 3rd Edition of the TIFF Hollywood North VIP Party where the best Canadian talent from acting, music, and athletics, such as Juno Award winners Sean Jones and Choclair, Raptors Lucas Nogueira and Bruno Caboclo partied under the late summer skies. The red carpet was cheerfully patrolled […]
Category Archives: Movie Reviews
September
17
The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017
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The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony. The 42nd Festival wraps up this evening. The short film awards below were selected by […]
September
11
42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival® & Entertainment One (eOne)celebrates it’s 12 Films-including :Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside@The Citizen, 522 King St.-Friday September 8, 2017
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Photo credit: Vito Amati On Friday September 8, 2017 Entertainment One (eOne), the largest independent film distributor in Canada, celebrated its 12 titles premiering at this year’s 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival®, including Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside. The event teams from Uniq Hospitality, DiGabi and eOne transformed The Citizen […]
June
27
Celebrities Pack Bagatelle New York for Michael Mailer’s BLIND Film Post Premiere Party with Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott and more-Mon.,June 26th,2017
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photo credit: SaraJaye Weiss, Celebrities, cast and crew converged on New York hot spot Bagatelle in the Meatpacking District following the premiere of director Michael Mailer’s latest film for Vertical Entertainment, BLIND. Guests enjoying Bagatelle’s culinary creations, Line 39 and Day Owl wines and Essentia Water included cast and crew members Alec Baldwin (with his […]
June
11
ICFF Press Conference, Qualcosa di Nuovo-“Something New”@Tiff Lightbox&Opening Gala@Ricarda’s Restaurant-Thurs.,June 8th,2017
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Photographer By A.J.Lam & BK on the SCENE Lucia and Maria have known each other forever, two friends that are complete opposites. While Lucia is a very rational and pragmatic person – giving up on men after her divorce, Maria is spontaneous and naïve – and quite addicted to men. Then one night, the perfect […]
May
23
Review: Alien Covenant – An Uncertain New Direction
posted by BK
Review by Alon Weiss The latest installment of the Alien movies, additionally a continuation of its new origins prequel, gives early impressions of having the deck fully stacked in its favour. It’s commanded by veteran director Ridley Scott, paired with the captivating acting presence of Michael Fassbender to rally a well rounded cast, all brought […]
April
30
The Premiere of DISPLACEMENT@Laemmle Monica Film Center, Santa Monica-Fri., April 28th,2017
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Photography by David Morrison Santa Monica saw Hollywood talent turn out for the premiere of Kenneth Mader’s award-winning sci-fi thriller DISPLACEMENT, at the Laemmle Monica Film Center. QThe film is a character-driven time travel story that explores themes of love and loss, the power of forgiveness, and the consequences of turning back the clock.On the […]
April
26
House Of Z @Hot Docs 2017 – Tues., April 18th, 2017
posted by BK
I can remember my first time seeing a Zac Posen runway show in 2014 at the Carlu, like it was yesterday, and I confess to not really didn’t know much about the flamboyant designer back then. Sandy Chronopoulos’s House of Z, is the rise-fall-rebirth portrait of dress-designer, Zac Posen. Fashion aficionados will obviously appreciate this […]
April
26
Marquee Canadian Stars Gather To Support Care Through Music @Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio -Friday, May 5, 2017 for Voices That Care, a concert benefiting the Room 217 Foundation.
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Marquee Canadian Stars Gather To Support Care Through Music Murray McLauchlan, Margaret Atwood, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Albert Schultz, Ben Heppner, Travis Knights and Matt Andersen confirmed for Voices That Care benefiting The Room 217 Foundation A dazzling roster of musical, literary and stage talent is set to host an uplifting evening while raising […]
April
17
Plastic China Film Premiere @ TIFF 2017
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Following digiPlaySpace we viewed the film Plastic China (playing Tue Apr 11, Sat Apr 15, Sun Apr 16, Tue Apr 18), a documentary that focuses on the life of Yi Jie, a young girl who lives with her family in a plastic-sorting town in China that processes recycled waste not only from China but various parts […]
April
13
Images Festival 30th annual edition-April 20 – 27, 2017.
posted by BK
Images Festival returns for its 30th annual edition April 20 – 27, 2017. The festival is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions. In total, the 2017 festival includes 48 on screen films, 12 off screen exhibitions, and four live image projects. […]
March
26
Filth City Movie Premiere @ Scotia Bank Theatre (Sat. Mar. 25, 2017)
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The Filth City World Premiere was shown in Toronto at the Scotia Bank Theatre, and the movie is best described as a comedy/crime/action piece loosely based on the life of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Starring Melinda Shankar, Melanie Nicholls-King, Kevin Soldo, Kathleen Philips, Siobhan Murphy, Killian Gray, Lenno Britos, Michael Copeman, Lamar Johnson, Kenny […]
March
18
Secret Sessions round 2@Revival-Mon.,March 13th,2017
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Photography By: Devon Lowry & BK on the SCENE It was Secret Sessions round 2, and like last time, the committment to the allure of the secret which unfortunately meant we weren’t told about the film, until we showed up at Revival ! But it was a complete 180 from Secret Sessions 1: Anchorman: Ron […]
March
16
Supper Suite event series with four key SXSW film premiere events during SXSW@Basecamp&Summit-Austin,Texas- Tues.,March 14th,2017
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A-List Communications concluded their famed Supper Suite event series with four key SXSW film premiere events during SXSW at local hotspots Basecamp and Summit in Austin. Those that attended, we loved seeing you! If we didn’t, here’s what happened and we welcome your branded coverage and photo placements: Braving persistent evening drizzle, the cast and […]
March
06
FAIR HAVEN Premiere Draws Talent including Lily Anne Harrison & Twilight’s Peter Facinelli@Santa Monica-Fri.,March 3rd,2017
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Photography By-David Morrison Last Friday in Santa Monica saw Hollywood talent turn out for the premiere of Kerstin Karlhuber (BEACHED; LEGACY CLEANING)’s latest film, the socially relevant FAIR HAVEN. Red carpet talent included film stars Lily Anne Harrison (BREAKING AND EXITING), and her father Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.; RAZORBACK); and Michael Grant (WHERE HOPE […]
Music Reviews
- 'Why shouldn't I be the one to do it?': Lights unveils new Skin & Earth LP and comic book series September 25, 2017Canadian electro-pop singer-songwriter Lights may have lightened up her normally brown hair to a “vibrant red,” but she's gone dark on her latest album, Skin & Earth, and the accompanying comic book series.
- Young, Cockburn join Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame September 24, 2017Young, Cockburn join HoF
- U2 delayed 'Songs of Experience' album to perfect tunes for concert setting September 21, 2017U2 stalled the release of their new album last year, so they could perfect their new songs for a concert run.
- Right Said Fred release Taylor Swift mashup video September 21, 2017I'm Too Sexy vs. Look What You Made Me Do
- 'This is my bucket list': Gene Simmons planning to hand-deliver The Vault to fans September 19, 2017Gene Simmons is unlocking The Vault.
- Lido Pimienta wins Polaris Music Prize September 19, 2017TORONTO — Singer Lido Pimienta ripped into organizers of the Polaris Music Prize with an expletive-laden tirade over sound troubles with her performance as she accepted this year's best album recognition.
