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Natalie Portman simmers in The Shimmer of “Annihilation”

posted Friday, February 23, 2018

by: in Art, Books, Celebrity, Entertaining, Film, Lesbian, Queer

February 2018 has been a popular month for science-fiction/fantasy movies! Director J.J. Abrams “pulled a Beyoncé” and dropped a surprise prequel to the Cloverfield franchise (The Cloverfield Paradox) on Netflix after the Superbowl; Marvel Studios’ Black Panther literally slashed box office records with the biggest opening weekend ever; and this coming weekend, Natalie Portman stars […]

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“Tom of Finland” opens in Toronto theatres February 23, 2018

posted Wednesday, February 21, 2018

by: in Activism, Art, Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

Award-winning filmmaker Dome Karukoski brings to screen the life and work of one of the most influential and celebrated figures of 20th century LGBTQ life. Known to the world as Tom of Finland, artist Touko Laaksonen shaped the fantasies of a generation of gay men with his proudly erotic and taboo-shattering drawings of testosterone filled, […]

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“Crystal” – Cirque du Soleil’s first on ice production debuts this summer

posted Tuesday, February 20, 2018

by: in Events, Featured Events, Hamilton, Music, Sports

Cirque du Soleil is coming to London and Hamilton with its 42nd creation and first ever on ice experience. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL, explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company’s 34-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination.  In CRYSTAL, gymnasts and […]

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“The Artist Project” exhibition, February 22 to 25, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, February 20, 2018

by: in Art, Art Gallery, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Toronto

Artists from a variety of disciplines will come together February 22nd to 25th, 2018 to showcase their work at the 11th installment of The Artist Project – a contemporary art fair hosted in Toronto at the Better Living Centre. This year’s event will take collectors and curators, gallerists and designers #BehindTheArt for an intimate shoppable […]

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The King of Wakanda breaks records and makes history in “Black Panther”

posted Friday, February 16, 2018

by: in Activism, Art, Celebrity, Entertaining, Film

It’s been a long wait for the solo Black Panther movie, but it was well worth it! Aptly released during Black History Month, Black Panther has shattered pre-sale ticket records, debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a perfect 100% score (currently sitting at 98%), and is expected to blow up the box office in its opening […]

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Escondidos No More!, or Silence No More, a project by and for Toronto’s LGBTQ Latinx Community.

posted Thursday, February 15, 2018

by: in Activism, Art, Drag, Events

When I heard about this important work to spearheaded by our local Latinx LGBTQ community, to preserve history and celebrated, I was excited to learn more. Here, Rico Rodriguez, Teacher and Storyteller, explains the work being done and the events being planned. Why is it important: The LGBTQ Latinx communities have played an important role […]

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“Monolith” marks IndieCan’s 100th movie release

posted Thursday, February 15, 2018

by: in Film, Music

With the increase in technology, and decrease in price, independent films have come a long way from the low budget, B-movie, camp status. Access to the appropriate recording and productions devices, along with actor friends and/or connections, has made making a credible short film or documentary in reach of many creative minds. The release of Monolith marks […]

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Tim Arnold’s “What Love Would Want” / “Que Désire l’Amour” – anthem for acceptance

posted Wednesday, February 14, 2018

by: in Activism, Music, Pride, Queer, Toronto, Trans

Last year, original British recording artist Tim Arnold released ‘What Love Would Want’ – a simple, poetic song celebrating love as a unifying force to overcome discrimination and hatred for sexual and cultural diversity. The song was playlisted on BBC 6 Music in the UK and spread across Canada, receiving spins on SiriusXM and CBC. […]

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Cineplex “Classic Film Series” presents $6.99 flicks

posted Tuesday, February 13, 2018

by: in Events, Featured Events, Film, Toronto

  For only $6.99 per screening, the Cineplex Classic Film Series gives moviegoers the opportunity to revisit time-honoured favourites the way they were meant to be seen – on the big screen and shared with an audience. Also included in the Winter/Spring 2018 line-up are celebrated Hollywood staples Charade, Doctor Dolittle and To Kill a Mockingbird, based on the acclaimed […]

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“The Humans” Canadian premiere at Bluma Appel Theatre until Feb 25, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Monday, February 12, 2018

by: in Events, Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

  The Humans introduces audiences to the Blake family. Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s lower Manhattan apartment. As darkness falls, and wine flows, tensions reach a boiling point, and the unspoken pressures facing the Blake clan simmer to the surface. The Humans presents a keenly observed reflection […]

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