HIP-HOPÉRA, CARMEN: The famous opera revisited and presented free of charge in the Quartier des Spectacles in September
AN UNPRECEDENTED ENCOUNTER BETWEEN HIP-HOP AND OPERA A MUSICAL SHOW THAT REVISITS CARMENFROM SEPTEMBER 16 TO 19 AND FROM SEPTEMBER 23 TO 26 ON THE PLACE DE LA PAIX The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, the National Theatre School of Canada, the Société des arts technologiques [SAT], and the Festival Mode + Design are partnering to present the Continue Reading
Aloners @ TIFF
My TIFF experience began with a film from South Korea, Directed by Hong Sung-eun, Aloners is a film that is rather close to the filmmaker’s heart. In her introduction to the film clip she explained that the lead character of Jina is very much modelled on herself. That she led Continue Reading
NOW STREAMING on OVID.tv: spotlight on Ignacio Agüero
Spotlight on Ignacio Agüero With a career spanning over thirty years, Ignacio Agüero is one of the leading chroniclers of Chilean life during and after the Pinochet regime. With several films banned during Pinochet’s reign, his work presents a unique opportunity to understand Chile’s past, present and future. On the eve of the Chilean coup’s anniversary, Continue Reading
SABRINA CARPENTER UNVEILS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “SKINNY DIPPING”
ISLAND RECORDS DEBUT ALBUM COMING SOON Diving into another chapter, Sabrina Carpenter releases a new single and video entitled “Skinny Dipping” via Island Records today. Listen to “Skinny Dipping”— HERE. Watch the “Skinny Dipping” video – HERE. This time around, the platinum-certified singer, songwriter, actress, designer, and producer opens up like never before. Faint acoustic guitar brushes up Continue Reading
I Am
Of late the film world has been undergoing some positive changes. Diversity and inclusivity are just a couple of examples. The Sci-fi film genre has not exactly been available to people of colour. Several filmmakers are looking to change that. One is German director Jerry Hoffmann whose short film I Continue Reading