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Bryen Dunn is Editor of theBUZZ, writing on  lifestyle and entertainment. He has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He enjoys discovering delicious eats, tasting spirited treats, and being mesmerized by musical beats.

Ramblings of a Middle-Aged Drag Queen – world premiere at Hamilton Film Fest – Nov 6, 2022

posted Tuesday, November 1, 2022

by: in Drag, Events, Featured Events, Film, Hamilton

Ramblings of a Middle-Aged Drag Queen, a short film written by gender queer Hamilton actor and screenwriter Darren Stewart-Jones, makes its world debut at the Hamilton Film Festival on November 6th, 2022 at the Staircase Theatre. “I am thrilled to share this short film with audiences,” says Stewart-Jones, who also appears in the film as […]

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Rendezvous With Madness announces 30th anniversary programming, with film, performance, and art- Oct 27 to Nov 6, 2022

posted Tuesday, October 25, 2022

by: in Featured Events, Film, Toronto

With the importance of mental health awareness at the forefront of myriad conversations, as the world continues to experience the impacts of the pandemic, Workman Arts has announced the full line-up for their 30th-anniversary edition of the Rendezvous With Madness Festival – the largest and longest-running arts festival in the world dedicated to the intersection of mental […]

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Dollhouse of Deadly Sins – a Halloween tradition of curses, magic, and puppetry – Oct 27 to 30, 2022

posted Sunday, October 23, 2022

by: in Theatre, Toronto

For over 20 years Eldritch Theatre has been prowling the theatrical underground, earning audience acclaim, along with over 25 Dora Awards nominations and wins for their outstanding horror productions. The red door opens at the haunted Red Sandcastle Theatre to reveal Doc Wuthergloom, Eldritch Theatre’s resident necromancer, presenting an evening of demented puppetry and feats […]

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Doug and The Slugs and Me – an intimate look at the iconic 1980s Canadian band

posted Saturday, October 22, 2022

by: in Film

Doug and the Slugs and Me follows filmmaker Teresa Alfeld (Savoy Films) as she uncovers the story of Doug Bennett, leader of the legendary 1980s Canadian party band Doug and the Slugs — and the dad of her childhood best friend. It’s a nostalgia-packed ride down the back roads of Canadian rock history, that features music […]

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Spotlight on Toronto based writer, filmmaker, and artist Madeline Rose Fiore

posted Friday, October 21, 2022

by: in Film

Madeline Rose Fiore recently turned her self-published poetry book, My Pocketbook of I Love You’s into a short film, which has won several awards, including Best LGBTQ Film, Best Cinematography, and a People’s Choice Award from local film festivals. Throughout the book and film, readers and viewers can experience Madeline’s journey with love and all […]

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Drop The Needle – story behind Toronto’s infamous Play De Record store

posted Thursday, October 20, 2022

by: in Film, Music

Drop The Needle tells the story of Play De Record, one of the most important record shops for EDM and Hip Hop heads during the 1990s. In August 1990, Eugene Tam opened a small family-run record store on Yonge Street. Through word of mouth, Play De Record quickly became a magnet for college radio and […]

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Dan Levy’s Directorial Feature Film Debut, “Good Grief”, Tackles Family Love and Loss

posted Wednesday, October 19, 2022

by: in Film

Canada’s own four-time Emmy-winner Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) makes his directorial film debut with Good Grief, telling the story of Marc Dreyfus who chose to distract himself from the loss of his mom with a comfortable marriage. But when his husband also dies, unexpectedly, Marc is forced to finally confront the grief he’s tried so […]

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Toronto After Dark Film Festival – Oct 19 to 23, 2022

posted Monday, October 17, 2022

by: in Events, Featured Events, Film, Toronto

The 16th Annual Toronto After Dark: Horror, Sci-Fi, & Action Film Festival takes place Oct 19-23, 2022 at the Scotiabank Theatre. Thrilling highlights this year include PREY FOR THE DEVIL (Opening Gala Film) and EVIL EYE, fan favourite director Neil Marshall’s (THE DESCENT) latest new sci-fi horror THE LAIR, a double bill of apocalyptic mayhem on […]

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Blind Ambition – story about Zimbabwe’s first Wine Tasting Olympics team

posted Thursday, October 6, 2022

by: in Film

BLIND AMBITION is the inspiring story of four Zimbabwean men who form their country’s first Wine Tasting Olympics team and the mission that drives them to compete. These four friends have beaten the odds to become South Africa’s top sommeliers after escaping starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe. Driven by relentless optimism, a […]

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“My Transparent Life” documentary follows the lives of celebrity makeup artist Stassi Kihm and TikTok Star Jesse Sullivan

posted Tuesday, October 4, 2022

by: in Queer, Streaming Online, Trans

My Transparent Life is a documentary that explores the lives of two transgender people through the various stages of transition. Investigative filmmaker Serena DC follows celebrity makeup artist Stassi Kihm and TikTok star Jesse Sullivan throughout their journeys to self actualization as they begin hormone treatments, attend appointments with gender reassignment surgeons and adjust to […]

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