Inspired by Thomas’ celebrated short film Redlights, Nika & Madison follows two Indigenous women whose lives are thrown into chaos after a violent encounter with police.
READ MORESpotlight: ‘Nika & Madison’ by Eva Thomas
Inspired by Thomas’ celebrated short film Redlights, Nika & Madison follows two Indigenous women whose lives are thrown into chaos after a violent encounter with police.
READ MORECanadian Film Fest (CFF), the indie-spirited festival dedicated to celebrating Canadian filmmakers, marks a milestone with their 20th anniversary edition. Celebrating two decades of bringing Canadian stories to Canadian audiences, CFF will present 16 features and 40 shorts from filmmakers across the country continuing its mission to showcase homegrown voices on the big screen.
READ MOREThe National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski has been nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
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Amish Famous is a solo sketch musical, starring Spencer Glassman, about an Amish girl who defies her Bishop father by leaving home to audition for American Idol.
The story is told from the point of view of the detective investigating her disappearance.
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The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, the city’s longest-running comedy festival celebrates its 21st anniversary with over 70 high-energy showcases of contemporary sketch comedy, drag, storytelling, musical comedy, and clown.
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Breaking Idol confronts sexual violence, power and accountability in the Canadian music industry. The film reveals the identity of the woman whose testimony led to the conviction of Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard and follows her decision to reclaim her name, her story and her voice.
Frantic Films’ new documentary Breaking Idol, from multi-Peabody and Emmy-nominated director Tiffany Hsiung, is now streaming on CBC Gem.
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Set in the vibrant Métis community of Wapamon Sipi, Blood Lines weaves together personal pain with cultural pride in a narrative that feels both intimately personal and universally human.
The sophomore feature from Métis writer-director Gail Maurice, the film is a deeply emotional exploration of identity, family, and cultural belonging.
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Canada’s Top Ten celebrates the year’s most outstanding Canadian feature films and shorts.
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My In The City series returns with a personally curated list of events as part of what I have been calling my birthday / celebration of life week. This year, I have decided to switch it to an Aquarius season celebration.
As per my usual, the list includes some theatre, live performances, music and film screenings around Toronto, as well as, films and a series you can screen from the comfort of home.
As always, hope you find some new favourites.
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Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida is a modern marvel that tests the boundaries of genre, and challenges audiences with its fascinating swerves and ambiguous treatment of love, honour, value, and war.
A story that feels all too contemporary, this shocking epic will offer audiences a new perspective on the well-known story of the Trojan War, shining a light on contemporary perspectives on war and valour with brilliant edge and satirical bite.
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