“Older & Reckless” features Canadian Indigenous dance artists – November 15-16, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Friday, November 15, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

Older & Reckless, MOonhORsE Dance Theatre’s acclaimed series curated by Artistic Director Claudia Moore, celebrates age on stage with the 42st edition, featuring remarkable Indigenous dance artists from across Canada including Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, Christine Friday, JP Longboat and Byron Chief Moon. Canadian Indigenous writer Lee Maracle, shortlisted for the prestigious 2020 Neustadt International Prize for Literature, will perform with dance […]

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Five @ 50: An Intimate Look at Contemporary LGBTQ2+ Lives and Identities – screening Nov 12, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Friday, November 8, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

Fifty years after the passing of Bill C-150, which partially decriminalized homosexuality in Canada, this world premiere event presents short films by five acclaimed Canadian artists — Michèle Pearson Clarke, Thirza Cuthand, Tiffany Hsiung, Vivek Shraya, and Michael V. Smith — who share their unique reflections on LGBTQ2+ lives and identities today. Presented in partnership […]

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“IT: Chapter 2” is a visceral sequel that floats to exciting new heights with prominent LGBT representation

posted Saturday, September 14, 2019

by: Joey Viola in Uncategorized

The Fall movie season is here and it’s by far one of the most anticipated! Especially in Toronto, where the beginning of September marks the start of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Hoards of celebrities and movie insiders descend on the city to premiere movies and attend galas, but while stars like Joaquin Phoenix […]

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Queer Representation at TIFF – on now until Sept 15. 2019 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 6, 2019

by: Joey Viola in Uncategorized

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is finally here and this year’s program is chalk-full of festival firsts and anticipated titles – the 2019 schedule features 333 films from 80+ countries across the globe! “2019 marks the first year as Co-Heads of TIFF,” says Artistic Director Cameron Bailey and Executive Director Joana Vicente in the […]

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“JT LeRoy” chronicles the true story of a literary scandal – in theatres May 3, 2019

posted Saturday, May 4, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

JT LeRoy is based on Savannah Knoop’s memoir Girl Boy Girl: How I Became JT LeRoy, this captivating true story goes beyond the headlines to tell the story of the most compelling literary scandal of our generation. Laura Albert (Laura Dern) writes as her “avatar,” a disenfranchised young queer man named Jeremiah “Terminator”(JT) LeRoy. When her debut […]

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Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival opens with Rocketman – May 23 to June 2, 2019

posted Friday, May 3, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

2019 Gala and Special Presentation highlights include festival opener ROCKETMAN, Dexter Fletcher’s hotly anticipated Elton John biopic that screens before it opens in wide release May 31). Also expecting some hype is festival closer LATE NIGHT, from Nisha Ganatra and starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson, as well as the Centerpiece Gala of “Armistead Maupin’s Tales […]

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Queer Pride 2019 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre – May 31 to June 23 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, May 2, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre has announced the line-up for Queer Pride 2019 – a festival of queer theatre, comedy, cabaret, art, music, and parties that showcases the community’s unstoppable spirit. For three weeks, Buddies hosts a stellar line-up of Toronto’s most exciting queer entertainers. Marking the end of Buddies’ 40th anniversary season, this year’s Pride Festival includes […]

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Bob Mould – releases new album with Toronto tour stop Feb 18, 2019

posted Friday, February 15, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

Bob Mould has been at the forefront of the alternative rock scene for several decades, first as lead singer of Husker Du, and then as a solo queer crusader on his own since the band’s demise.The cliché that circulated after the 2016 election foretold a new artistic golden age: Artists would transform their anger and […]

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Teen Activist and Blogger Hannah Alper spearheads “FeedTO” February 11, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, February 6, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Uncategorized

It’s always great to see young people who take a stance for causes they believe in, and even greater to see others who do something to raise awareness of specific issues. It’s common knowledge that homelessness and poverty is increasing at an alarming rate in North America, especially within urban centres, including right here in […]

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“Mortal Engines” revs up fans, combusts on the big screen

posted Saturday, December 15, 2018

by: Joey Viola in Uncategorized

December is one of the most coveted months for production companies to release new films, especially during the final weeks of the month during Christmas and New Year’s. Award season is in sight, and with some extra downtime during the holidays, moviegoers everywhere are catching a matinee or having a night out at the movies. […]

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