Category: Reviews
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SHINEDOWN-Planet Zero Tour with POP EVIL@HISTORY in Toronto-Fri.,July 22, 2022
By Sally Warburton Jam-packed with concert-goers! Toronto’s music venue History had a sold-out crowd of SHINEDOWN fans ready for action and music on Friday, July 22. And that’s what they got! OPENING Band Pop Evil was perfect to start the evening. Lead singer and founding member Leigh Kakaty and the band Pop Evil with…
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Roger Waters ”This Is Not A Drill” Tour @Scotia Bank Arena – Fri., July 8th, 2022
It was a Friday night in Toronto with multiple choices of live music in the city. We had the privilege to attend Roger Waters, ”This Is Not A Drill” concert. The event ran a bit late because of the tight security checking in concert attendees. After a 45 minute delay, the much anticipated show commenced.…
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Toronto’s Festival of Beer@ BET99 Bandshell at Exhibition Place June 24th-26th, 2022
By Wayne Baggs Toronto’s Festival of Beer presented by The Beer Store is proud to be back and celebrating 25+ years of the festival. With more than 400brews, bubbles and more for patrons to slake their thirst while they soak in the summer sun, the #TOBeerFest runs July 22nd – 24th at Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto. This year’s entertainment line-up includes Grammy-award winner hip hop headliner, NAS live on the BET99 Bandshell Stage on Friday July 22nd, followed…
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ROCK DA HOUSE New Single, “I Don’t Know El Chapo” Available NOW!
Hip hop artist and entrepreneur, Rock Da House dropped his new single “I Don’t Know EL Chapo” available now on all platforms. The Canadian hit maker currently has two singles on iTunes, ‘For My City’ & ‘Make It Rain’. Rock has been a mainstay in the music industry between Toronto and New York for many years. From his early DJ days to…
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 2 OF CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
Starting off day 2 of Canadian Music Week was “Spotlight on Japan” where we learned ways in which we can bridge the gap between the music industries in Canada and Japan. This session was brought to us by CAAMA, FACTOR, Global Affairs Canada, and Ontario Creates.One of the day’s highlights was the featured keynote with Hipgnosis Songs Founder & CEO, Merck Mercuriadis.…
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IN BROAD DAYLIGHT by Emmanuel Tardif – World Premiere at the 56th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT A film by Emmanuel Tardif WORLD PREMIERE IN COMPETITION AT THE KARLOVY VARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Les Films du 3 Mars and Les Rapailleurs are proud to present In Broad Daylight, a psychological drama written and directed by Emmanuel Tardif (Speak Love, Heirdoms). The film will have its World Premiere at the 56th Karlovy Vary International Film…
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HOT DOCS WRAPS 2022 FESTIVAL ETERNAL SPRING TAKING BOTH ROGERS AUDIENCE AWARD AND HOT DOCS AUDIENCE AWARD; TOP THREE CANADIAN FEATURES SHARE $50K PRIZE
Hot Docs 2022 wrapped last night, bringing 225 films from 63 countries to audiences in Toronto cinemas and across Canada online. The 11-day hybrid festival featured 318 live screenings on nine screens at four venues across the city with 223 live filmmaker Q&As, and five special extended discussions with filmmakers and special guests as part of the…
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Jessica Uberuaga &Taye Diggs, Plus Other Celebs @INCARNATION-The Montalban 1615 Vine St., Los Angeles, Premiere Tuesday February 15, 2022 Ahead Of CINEDIGM Release Fri., February 18,2022
Photo credit: Richie Son & Ray Tamarra/Soul B Photos/ShutterstockOn Tuesday, an outdoor red carpet ceremony was held at The Montalban in Los Angeles,as the weather held up, but there were some scary moments of periodic rain and inclement weather. Jessica Uberuaga Looked gorgeous with her silver plunging neck line dress. Taye Diggs was styling with his cool…
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MURDERS by Paul Palango, Available-April 5, 2022
22 Murders Investigating the Massacres, Cover-up and Obstacles to Justice in Nova Scotia Paul Palango A shocking exposé of the deadliest killing spree in Canadian history, and how police tragically failed its victims and survivors.As news broke of a killer rampaging across the tiny community of Portapique, Nova Scotia, late on April 18, 2020, details…
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Artist GRIFF GALEXXZEE Drops “FACTS OVER FEELINGS”
GRIFF GALEXXZEE drops “FACTS OVER FEELINGS” GriffGalexxzee, Canadian pop/hip-hop/R&B singer songwriter and music producer dropped is new album, “Facts Over Feelings” on all music platforms. The music video for album single“Groove” also released. Griff has been writing and making music for himself and his fellow artists from a very young age. Growing up in Regent Park area of Toronto, Griff,a hyperactive…
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SCOUNDREL by Sarah Weinman, available February 22, 2022
Scoundrel How a convicted murderer persuaded the women who loved him, the conservative establishment and the courts to set him free Sarah Weinman A true-crime masterpiece, this is a story of wrongful exoneration about killer Edgar Smith and the prominent crusaders who fell prey to his charm. Having spent almost half his lifetime in California’s…
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BEYOND THE INFINITE 2 MINUTES opens in theatres January 7
12th Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival Audience Award Winner41st FantaFestival Golden Bat for Best Film Winner17th Fantaspoa Best Director and Audience Award Winner25th BIFAN NETPAC Award Winner 3rd Fantasmagoria Best Script Winner25th Fantasia Best Asian Film Winner BEYOND THE INFINITE 2 MINUTES Opens in theatres across Canada JANUARY 7 Toronto – CarltonVancouver – VancityMontreal – Cinema ModerneOttawa – MayfairCalgary – Globe Cinema (Jan 8 only) SYNOPSISKato…
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Allen Stone@Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto-Thurs., December 2,2021
By Wayne Baggs For me, the hardest gig to pull off for a performer, solo on a stage. It’s you and the audience. No fall backs, no breaks for drum solos. Allen had the Phoenix crowd right from the start, never letting them go. His fans sang along to every song. Can this guy sing,…
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THE KING OF COOL@TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX-Tues., Nov.30th, 2021
Who is really The “King of Cool?” Steve McQueen or Dean Martin? In this documentary, it declares Dean Martin. “King of Cool dives deep into Martin’s life through never-before-seen archival footage including his time with Jerry Lewis, his movies, his TV Variety Show and Roasts. Interviews with friends, family and primarily one of his daughters-Deana…
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”SCREAM”IS ONLY IN THEATRES JANUARY 14, 2022
From Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group LEGACY CAST CHARACTER POSTERS AVAILABLE NOW! POSTERS AVAILABLE FOR NEVE CAMPBELL AS SIDNEY PRESCOTT, COURTENEY COX AS GALE WEATHERS AND DAVID ARQUETTE AS DEWEY RILEY DOWNLOAD THE CHARACTER POSTERS HERE: https://webmaster.paramountpictures.com/us/m/bdgbbc/scream And tune in tomorrow, December 4, beginning at 3:30PM PT/ 6:30PM ET for an exclusive Scream CCXP panel at…
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CLEMENT VIRGO TO DIRECT ‘BLACK CYCLONE’, A New Feature Drama About The Remarkable Life And Career Of The Bicycle Racer “Major” Taylor.
FEATURE DRAMA ABOUT LEGENDARY CYCLIST ‘MAJOR’ TAYLOR MINDS EYE ENTERTAINMENT TO PRODUCE Multiple award winning director, Clement Virgo (The Book of Negroes, Billions, The Get Down, Lie with Me, Poor Boy’s Game), will direct Black Cyclone, a new feature drama about the remarkable life and career of the bicycle racer “Major” Taylor. Inspired by the remarkable…
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Reel Asian International Film Festival 2021
By Sally Warburton Film Festivals are back!…. Although not fully… The Opening Ceremony was in person at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema but the rest of the films were online. Opening Night on Wednesday, November 10th was the screening of the film ISLANDS. The in-person screening guests included director Martin Edralin, Producer Priscilla Galvez plus…
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THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS AT MASSEY HALL Featuring Billy Talent, The Sheepdogs, Ron Sexsmith, Alex Lifeson, Jully Black, Tyler Shaw, Sloan, William Prince, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Jake Clemons, Men Without Hats, Pursuit of Happiness, Theo Tams, Beverly Mahood, Georgia Harmer and Choir, Choir, Choir.
THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS AT MASSEY HALL Featuring Billy Talent, The Sheepdogs, Ron Sexsmith, Alex Lifeson, Jully Black, Tyler Shaw, Sloan, William Prince, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Jake Clemons, Men Without Hats, Pursuit of Happiness, Theo Tams, Beverly Mahood, Georgia Harmer and Choir, Choir, Choir. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021 Concert in support of CAMH Gifts of…
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Omar El Akkad wins the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize
By Wayne Baggs It was a red carpet ceremony for the 28th Annual Award gala for The Giller Prize. Omar El Akkad was named the winner of the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel, What Strange Paradise, The announcement was made at a black-tie dinner and award ceremony hosted by poet, artist and performer…
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A Star In Colombia! CAROLINA LOPEZ Brings Fire to the Dancefloor with “El Latin Dance”
Watch “El Latin Dance (Official)” via YouTube Here Sometimes, all it takes is an invitation to get out on the dancefloor, and there’s no turning one down from Carolina Lopez, who keeps it muy caliente with this, her new single “El Latin Dance” — available now! A little bit of Cumbia mixed with a driving…
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