Taron Egerton vigorously assumes the persona of young Elton John in the musical fantasy Rocketman. which is markedly different from straight ahead Bohemian Rhapsody. Dexter Fletcher’s supple musical fantasy more akin to a stage play than biopic uses set pieces that flow into one another, tightly and …
Japanese confectionery LeTao opens in Toronto
Now open at 356 College St, LeTao is a Japanese confectionery that just marked their 20th anniversary this year. LeTao can be found in every major Asia city (Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, China) and now, the first location outside of Asia can be found in downtown …
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Disney’s New Aladdin Comes from Markham, Ontario! An Emotional Gordon Lightfoot Doc, Shakespeare’s Private Life Spilled, Ebola Came Too Close for Comfort IRL, The Mennonite Mob, Hayley Mills and the 29th Annual Inside Out Film Festival. Enjoy!
More than a generation ago, Disney’s animated Aladdin was a major, pop culture landmark. Jasmine was a new kind of Disney Princess! It spawned a series of film and tv sequels. [youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HrmBXgiwDU" width="500" height="300"] We’re excited this time out …
John Wick Back But, Farm Odyssey Steeped in High Drama, Mike Leigh’s Ode to the Poor, You’re in Space and Doomed and More for a Long Weekend
John Wick’s mournful vulnerability following the murder of his wife and his righteous rage when organised criminals murder his beloved dog were keys to the success of the first outing. Keanu Reeves as Wick was THE avenger, reviving his former identity as an assassin to root out love-killing evil. …
Jennifer Podemski on APTN’s Future History
APTN’s Future History, a fascinating 13 episode docuseries from actor-producer and director Jennifer Podemski is an anthology of achievement and creativity within the indigenous community in Canada. It begins its second season with hosts Sarain Fox and Kris Narghang as they meet artists, healers, …
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