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The Conjuring Universe delivers us some box office evil with “The Nun”

posted Monday, September 10, 2018

by: in Art, Celebrity, Entertaining, Film

For movie makers, shakers, lovers, and celebs, September is one of the busiest months of the year, especially here in Toronto. From the hustle and bustle of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), to the onslaught of horror/thrillers being released in time for Halloween  – Searching (out now,) Peppermint (out now), A Simple Favour (Sept. […]

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“The Happytime Murders” is a playful (Muppet) mess of adult humour and childhood nostalgia

posted Wednesday, August 29, 2018

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

One thing that many people do not know (mostly because of the failed advertising campaign), is that the latest unofficially official Muppet-centric film, The Happytime Murders, is written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson’s third and youngest child, Brian Henson. Despite this lack of clarification, the film still opened in the number three spot at the box […]

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Ms. Opulence: The drag pageant event that NO ONE should miss!

posted Thursday, August 23, 2018

by: in Drag, Entertaining, Events, Queer, Toronto

Last year, I had the wonderful honour, and the EXTREME pleasure, of being a judge at the Ms. Opulence annual drag pageant. I cannot begin to tell you how much fun it was, the energy, the cheering, the applause, the double finger snaps! It was like being whisked back in time to the ballroom scene […]

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It’s a crazy rich opening weekend for “Crazy Rich Asians”

posted Monday, August 20, 2018

by: in Art, Books, Celebrity, Comedy, Entertaining, Film

Crazy Rich Asians had a stellar opening week, snatching the top spot at the domestic box office! The posh comedy grossed an impressive $34 million in its opening weekend, knocking The Meg down a peg to number two (with just over $21 million). The top two movies in North America are not only fun summer […]

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“The Meg” takes a larger than expected shark bite out of the box office

posted Friday, August 17, 2018

by: in Celebrity, Entertaining, Film, Lesbian

When it comes to summer blockbusters, we don’t usually expect them to bask in critical acclaim or become awards contenders, but somehow, they nearly always impress at the box office. These big-budget adventures may never make it to a prestigious film festival but they attract moviegoers like no other! Ultimately, summer blockbusters aren’t meant to be […]

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Ontario Peaches and Pears, now available at the LCBO for your drinking pleasure

posted Tuesday, August 14, 2018

by: in Entertaining

The new limited-edition Polar Ice Ontario Peach is made with 100% locally grown Ontario peaches, that are used to create this naturally flavoured vodka, resulting in a smooth, juicy peach taste. It can be used as a refreshing twist to many signature cocktails, such as the Sex on the Peach, or drank straight up on the rocks. Sex on the Peach […]

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Critically-acclaimed “Potted Potter” returns to Toronto’s CAA Theatre by magical demand

posted Tuesday, June 19, 2018

by: in Art, Entertaining, Events, Family, Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an imaginative universe with eventful plots, unique characters, and spellbinding magic. When the Hollywood film adaptations rolled out from 2001 – 2011, the series separated the seventh and final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two films, although that probably relates to Warner Bros. Studios’ plan […]

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Church & Wellesley Village parties that represent Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community during Pride Weekend

posted Friday, June 15, 2018

by: in Bar/Club, Dance, Drag, Entertaining, Events, Lesbian, Pride, Queer, Toronto

Pride Weekend is just around the corner, and anyone who lives in Toronto knows exactly what that means: the largest Pride festival in Canada (and one of the largest in the entire world) is underway! Every queer stone is overturned and local entertainers, businesses and residents work together as a driving force to accommodate this […]

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“Samundar” the HOT Bollywood Party at Pride Toronto

posted Thursday, June 14, 2018

by: in Activism, Bar/Club, Dance, Entertaining, Events, Pride, Queer, Toronto

I had a chance to chat with Waseem Shaikh, one of the founders and creative director of Rangeela about their upcoming party “Samundar” that is part of Pride Toronto celebrations. Tell us about the concept behind this, what got it started. I understand it to be a not for profit initiative? Rangeela is Canada’s largest […]

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The Pride Guide 2018: 5 easy tips for a fun, safe & respectful Pride in Toronto

posted Monday, June 11, 2018

by: in Activism, Dance, Drag, Entertaining, Events, Pride, Toronto

I will never forget the very first time I attended a Pride Parade. It was in Toronto and I was 15 years old. I wasn’t out of the closet just yet – I had one foot in, one foot out – so I told my parents I was going to stay at a friends house. […]

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