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“Rainbow Bridge Motel” – when things go astray at Dean and Darren’s destination wedding

posted Friday, November 23, 2018

by: in Film, Queer

The Rainbow Bridge Motel tracks the budding nuptials of Dean & Darren, an Arizona couple, heading off to their dream wedding in Niagara Falls at the Rainbow Bridge Motel, the self-proclaimed, “#1 Gay Wedding Destination.” The Boys are shocked to discover they have booked themselves in a run-down, motor lodge sandwiched between two chemical plants run […]

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“The Crimes of Grindelwald” is a visual beast, but is it a fantastic movie?

posted Tuesday, November 20, 2018

by: in Film

The long-awaited second installment of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter prequel series is finally here! Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has officially “apparated” into theatres everywhere, grossing $62.2 million domestically in its opening weekend and “stupefying” last week’s number one, The Grinch, down to the number two spot with $38 million, and record-breaking Queen biopic, Bohemian […]

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“Little Tito and the Aliens” charms the 14th Annual European Union Film Festival in Toronto

posted Monday, November 19, 2018

by: in Art, Entertaining, Film, Toronto

Toronto has a long history with movie magic. It’s one of Canada’s worst kept secrets – major Hollywood films have disguised Toronto’s recognizable streets, landmarks and surrounding areas for decades. Take, for instance, Casa Loma, the city’s hilltop castle, which accommodated the mutants of Professor Xavier’s School for the Gifted in X-Men. Or Downtown Yonge Street, […]

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CBC’s “From The Vaults” shines light on archived music history

posted Thursday, November 15, 2018

by: in Celebrity, Events, Film, Television, Toronto

FROM THE VAULTS is a breathtaking all-access journey into a Canadian treasure that few people have ever seen: The CBC Music Archives. Hosted by Amanda Parris and Tom Power, this series features musical performances and candid interviews, shining a bright light on a remarkable musical story – our own. The first episode airs 9pm on […]

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“Denial” – compelling film to watch during Trans Awareness Week (Nov 12 to 19, 2018)

posted Thursday, November 15, 2018

by: in Activism, Film, Queer, Trans

Denial is the dynamic and fascinating documentary of the first American CEO to transition while in office.  What starts as a son filming his father’s fight to transform the energy industry, uniquely morphs and parallels into the extraordinary story of his father’s fight to transition into Christine Hallquist (Vermont energy CEO and first Transgender Candidate for Governor).   […]

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“Soft Cell: One Final Time” – the iconic band’s last performance screens Nov 9 to 12, 2018

posted Friday, November 9, 2018

by: in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Queer, Toronto

The final and sold-out concert from Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell was broadcast live from London to cinemas across Europe from the O2 Arena in London on Sunday September 30th, 2018. This landmark event celebrated the band’s 40th anniversary and was their ONLY and last EVER show. Now, fans around the world can simulate that in […]

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European Union Film Festival – November 8 to 22, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, November 8, 2018

by: in Events, Featured Events, Film, Toronto

The critically acclaimed European Union Film Festival returns to Toronto with a wide variety of films screening from November 8th-22nd at the Royal Cinema. Award winning films will make their debut at the festival, representing a rare opportunity to see these movies on the big screen. With genres spanning drama, comedy, romance and more, there […]

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EKRAN Toronto Polish Film Festival 10th Anniversary – Nov 6 to 11, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 6, 2018

by: in Events, Featured Events, Toronto

EKRAN Toronto Polish Film Festival is back and it is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Opening Film on Tuesday, November 6 at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema will be a vibrant Canadian thriller “22 Chaser” directed by Rafal Sokolowski and starring Brian J. Smith, Kaniehtiio Horn or Raoul Max Trujillo. Sokolowski is no stranger to the […]

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Yasss, Queen! “Bohemian Rhapsody” is crowned highest grossing LGBTQ+ movie opening of all time

posted Monday, November 5, 2018

by: in Art, Celebrity, Entertaining, Film, Music, Queer

The 2018 holiday movie season is here and 20th Century Fox’s Bohemian Rhapsody intends to kick it all off with a classic rock n’ roll BANG! The controversial film opened alongside Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Tyler Perry and Tiffany Haddish’s new comedy, Nobody’s Fool, and the critically acclaimed TIFF (Toronto International Film […]

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The androgynous sounds of Art d’Ecco

posted Friday, November 2, 2018

by: in Bar/Club, Events, Featured Events, Music, Queer, Toronto

Art d’Ecco is an unapologetic, inclusive rock and roll mystic in a wig and lipstick. d’Ecco’s new record, Trespasser, available now on Paper Bag Records, a product of mystery, fluidity, and neon glam-rock stomp. Living with his grandmother in a secluded cottage on the west coast, he gravitated toward the piano, spending the long, lonesome, quiet nights […]

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