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There has been a lot of discussion re cently about a blog post by Steve Pai kin on the difficulty of booking wo men to appear as guests on our flagship program, The Agenda (NOW, April 3-9). The under-representation of women in media is a serious topic, and that’s why we’ve been tackling it for years. Steve’s post, as well as the follow-up broadcast and online series it generated, are part of The Agenda’s ongoing commitment to the issue. The Agenda’s producers will continue
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I was excited by the prospect of Rob Ford becoming mayor and shaking things up at City Hall. I turned a blind eye to the character issues. People who voted for Ford like him because he is just like them, right? Well, guess what? Like them, he’s only in it for himself. He could care less about you, too. He needs your vote so he can go on trying to satisfy his de sire to boss people around and play the sociopathic fool. I ask you, would any company hire
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that’s a “savings” (for me). Enzo DiMatteo going on about (other) people’s kids going hungry is just preaching to the converted. Ford Nation could not care less if your kids starve to death, and no amount of preaching will make them care. Other than David Soknacki musing about raising taxes (above inflation) to pay for subways, all the other can didates are helping spread Ford’s mes sage that whatever we want to have or do, what’s most important is to do it without raising taxes. How about some of the other lead ing candidates coming out and say ing, “Stuff costs. Here’s the stuff I think we should have. Here’s what I think it should cost. Here’s who I think should pay. Here’s why paying for it will benefit you.” Start the debate from there on what we want and how we pay for it. Raymond Li Toronto
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a guy like that? It’s time to take him into that little room (you know, the one with the desk with a box of klee nex on it) and explain to him that he is no longer the right fit for the organ ization. Only then can we begin to heal. Alexander Stewart Toronto
Crude view from the other side of the tracks
The exponential increase in the trans port of dangerous crude oil by rail through heavily populated munici palities like Toronto (NOW, March 27-April 2) is being matched by an awakening of the people. As Cynthia McQueen’s article pointed out, local politicians and citi zens requesting information about rail cargoes have been stonewalled by the rail companies. Federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt’s timeline for re placing the dangerous Dot-111 tanker cars is irresponsibly slow. Could a Lac-Mégantic rail tragedy happen in Toronto? Murray Lumley Toronto
the public on-sale, and there were no pre-sales for this event. 2. The only way to buy a single-day ticket was to buy a crappy uncovered general admission lawn. 3. Drake has made millions. Does he really need government welfare? Give me a break. Todd Jones Toronto
Shish sheesh
The medical officer of health is wor ried about a few shisha pipes that af fect a small portion of the population on rare occasions (NOW, March 27-April 2)? Let’s see: 1,000 or 2,000 die locally from air pollution, and thousands more get asthma and other lung ailments. Our water is polluted and our foods processed. Children are obese from way too much sugar, and food companies aren’t held accountable for their mar keting. Move on, folks. Scotty Robinson Toronto
True measure of Shaw bike lanes
Thanks for covering cycling-related news in your recent issue (NOW, March 20-26). As you say, there were sections of bike lane that were previously ap proved on Shaw. Working with Councillor Mike Lay ton and Cycle Toronto last year, we succeeded in getting new bike lanes that were not previously approved. So just a technicality, but those didn’t take five years to install – they were approved and we rushed them in within a month last year, before the weather turned on us. Christina Bouchard Transportation Services, City Hall Toronto NOW welcomes reader mail. Address letters to: NOW, Letters to the Editor, 189 Church, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7. Send e-mail to letters@nowtoronto.com and faxes to 416-364-1166. All correspondence must include your name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length.
Nirvana set to join Hall of Fame Almost exactly 20 years after his death, Kurt Cobain and his band, Nirvana, are set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday (April 10). Hard to know whether the mercurial musician – who sneered at fame and everyone who sought it – would be amused or appalled by the honour. Either way, it was kinda inevitable. We could see the Nirvana tsunami coming. (For more on the band’s influence, see page 48.) Tim Perlich, NOW’s music editor in 1990, talked with Cobain just before the band hit town for their infamous Lee’s Palace gig. The sardonic frontman mischievously claimed that the secret to his songwriting success was laziness. “It
just happened to be so much easier to act pissed off and write angry songs than to try to be nice. Hiding behind a bunch of noisy amplifiers and screaming is an easy front” (April 12, 1990, page 25). Promoter Elliott Lefko later commented that one of his favourite memories of club life in T.O. involved Perlich pushing him aside in the Lee’s mosh pit to save him from getting beaned by one of the beer bottles C obain was flinging into crowd. Cobain actually crashed on Perlich’s floor that night. NOW went on to name Nevermind album of the year in the December 27, 1991 edition. SUSAN G. COLE Head to nowtoronto.com/archives to view related stories.
There’s no defending big-bucks Drake
Before Julia LeConte defends a multigazillionaire for getting a $300,000 grant from our tax dollars (NOW, March 27-April 2), she may want to know some disturbing facts about OVO Fest. 1. Hundreds of tickets were avail able on StubHub two days prior to
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Rob Ford and a city made of garbage cans at a spring cleanup announcement at City Hall Friday, April 4. Twenty-four hours later Ford was spotted half in the bag at the Leaf’s game at the Air Canada Centre, where he reportedly became belligerent when he wasn’t allowed into a private function in the Directors’ Lounge. He later ditched his company for the night, Councillor Frank Di Giorgio, for some fun at Muziknightclub. And the beat goes on.
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WHO’S GONNA CRACK FIRST? LATEST POLICE WIRETAPS MAY REVEAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MAYOR, “DIRTY COPS” AND EFFORTS TO RETRIEVE THE CRACK VIDEO By ENZO DiMATTEO
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ayor Rob Ford should know better than anyone that he’s not exactly in the clear. In fact, the latest release of court documents in the never-ending crack scandal – which coincided with the OPP’s announcement last week that it was stepping back from the Project Brazen 2 investigation – suggests Ford has a few “dirty cops” in his pocket who may have been involved in efforts to retrieve the crack video. This thing is not over by a long shot. It’s only grown bigger and badder. If anything, the OPP’s pulling the plug provides more clarity for Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair. It’s up to him and the provincial Crown’s office attorneys now to charge Ford. Whether the Crown will pursue charges remains in question. In that regard nothing’s changed. In the public mind, the dark cloud hanging over Ford’s head may have lifted a little, but there’s no vindication. To be sure, the news that the OPP was backing out, reportedly over a
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disagreement with Toronto police over whether Ford or alleged drug dealers who made the video were the ones being extorted, was shocking. This is not the first time we’ve heard the theory that Ford was the victim of extortion. Wiretaps on which gang members boasted of squeezing the mayor for six figures in return for the crack video were reported weeks ago. Police heard Mohamed Siad in a wiretap discussing meeting with Ford to ask for $150,000 for the video. But if Ford was being extorted or blackmailed, that doesn’t mean he didn’t send out his own men to bust some heads in an effort to retrieve the video. As soon as the OPP’s takeover of Brazen 2 was announced, media reports hinted that its oversight might be short-lived. OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis retired at the end of March, and the new guy taking his place, Vince Hawkes, has other fish to fry, including cutting costs. At his inauguration in Orillia, he
“I got Rob’s people and the cops coming here every day. G brought down the heat.” Elena Basso, sister of Ford chum Fabio, to Liban Siyad on the crack video.
mentioned how much complex criminal investigations are costing. The OPP was committing significant resources to the Ford oversight role and had put one of its top investigators on the job. It seems the new guy doesn’t want to carry Blair’s water or be part of the chief’s political play. Blair’s move to involve the OPP was always about providing political cover. He really had no choice after Doug Ford formally complained to the Office of the Independent Police
Review Director about the chief’s having it in for the mayor. But it was a risky move for Blair from the get-go. When an investigation has been so carefully controlled, the last thing Blair wanted to do was involve outsiders. He knew the moment he got others involved, the entire investigation could become more politicized. The OPP’s play, though it validates Blair’s fears of politicking, changes nothing, at least where the Toronto police investigation of Ford is concerned. The Toronto police have always had the power to lay charges. The reason they haven’t is simple. The Crown’s office isn’t convinced there’s enough evidence linking Ford to the retrieval of the crack video to convict him. We’ve suspected as much for months. If the alleged conspirator were anybody but Ford, there would have been charges by now. But there are two important legal tenets to remember where the Crown is concerned. To lay a charge, the Crown must not only be satisfied that there’s a reasonable likelihood of conviction, but must also determine if pursuing a charge is in the public interest. That’s a high bar, and when you’re talking about the chief magistrate of the largest city in Canada, it’s even higher. There’s reams of evidence against Ford. It’s just that most of it happens to be circumstantial. And the most recent release of court documents suggests some-
thing scarier: a few dirty Toronto cops who may be the mayor’s friends may have been involved in efforts to retrieve the crack video. On that front, newly revealed police wiretaps show that Ford’s alleged drug dealer and “friend” Alexander “Sandro” Lisi reportedly made several threats in the days after the crack video story broke. These threats were relayed by someone called “Juiceman” to Liban Siyad and involve Lisi’s saying he would come to Dixon with the cops if the video wasn’t turned over pronto. Siyad was the young man who, a month before the crack story broke, received 1.5 pounds of marijuana from Lisi in return for the mayor’s lost cellphone. “Juiceman” told Siyad that Lisi had said, “If that video gets released I’m gonna run through all your houses. Me and all of the Toronto police.” According to another police intercept, Monir Kasim, who was photographed with Ford and homicide victim Anthony Smith in front of 15 Windsor, told someone that the ’hood would be raided soon and Ford was “going mad.” The threats continued through “Juiceman” to Siyad, supposedly from Lisi: “You’re fucking dead. You’re fucking dead and everybody on your block is dead.” Lisi phoned Siyad directly on May 18, according to court documents, and said, “Yo, you see the heat, bro? You see the heat on Dixon, bro?” It would get “worse and worse. The whole place is going to get heated up all summer. The whole place is going to get lit up” unless the Ford video was returned. Was Lisi bluffing about the cops? On May 17, 2013, the day after the Gawker.com story broke about the crack video, Siad received a call from an unknown man who told Siad to “be careful of the guy [Mayor Ford] because he knows a few dirty cops,” according to the court documents. A couple of days later, police picked up a call between Siyad and Elena Basso, sister of Ford’s high school chum Fabio. Siyad told Basso he didn’t have the video but was going to get it so she could give it directly to “Rob.” Basso said, “I got Rob’s people and cops coming here every fucking day.” Basso continued, “G brought down heat on this whole fucking area.” He’s “got power,” and “it doesn’t matter who’s right or wrong. We’re going to feel the heat everywhere.” In all, the cops intercepted 50 calls between Lisi, the Basso residence and Ford’s former head of logistics, Dave Price, on May 17, including one from Ford’s cellphone to Lisi 10 minutes before the Gawker.com story. The most recent court documents seem to tie Ford more closely to attempts to retrieve the crack video. They also raise more questions about why charges haven’t been laid. Perhaps that has something to do with those “dirty” cops. 3 enzom@nowtoronto. com | @enzodimatteo
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POLICE TIMELINE AND A TALE OF THE TAPES February 13, 2014 Police travel
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April 3 Publication ban is lifted on more police documents related to the extortion charges against Lisi.
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According to the latest court documents: ➤There was a flurry of calls after news broke about the crack video on May 16, 2013, between Lisi’s cellphone and telephones associated with Ford, the 15 Windsor residence where the crack video was filmed and David Price, the mayor’s former head of logistics.
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bringing services for those without, under one roof Toronto’s first-ever one-stop event connects homeless with services from across the city, and you can get a hot meal, too By Ben Spurr HOMELESS CONNECT TORONTO Harbourfront Community Centre (627 Queens Quay West), Sunday (April 13), 10 am to 3 pm. Free. hctoronto.org.
Jeff is a 40-year-old HIV-positive man who lives on the street because conditions in shelters are too rough. He’s had trouble finding an apartment while he waits for his name to come up on Streets To Homes’ housing list. “Sometimes the landlords look at people like me and just say no,” he says. There’s a lot that’s hard about being homeless here. Aside from poverty, poor health, scarce housing and the other challenges typically associated with life on the street, a major problem can be getting around. Different services for the homeless are offered by different city or non-profit agencies, and they’re scattered across town. That can keep people from getting the help they need. Homeless Connect Toronto hopes to address that problem on Sunday (April 13) by bringing more than 50 organizations together under one roof to offer marginalized citizens housing support, legal services, basic health care, identification services, immigration and refugee assistance as well as a hot meal. In addition to these traditional or essential supports, the event will offer more unorthodox services like haircuts and chiropractic care. A comfort kit will also be provided, including a toothbrush, shampoo, comb, sanitary napkins, new shoes and boots, socks, underwear and first-aid materials. This “one-stop shop” is the first of its kind in Toronto, and organizers are hoping to serve between 500 and 750 people. Jeff thinks getting his hair cut and his beard trimmed might make it easier for him to find an apartment. “It’s good for your self-esteem, too,” he says.
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Dave, a First Nations man originally from Winnipeg who’s been homeless for about two years, says he currently has to walk all over town for the various help he needs. “If everything was in one place it would be easier,” he says. “Instead of going all over the city, have it one spot.” Melody Li, project coordinator for Homeless Connect, says the goal is to connect the dots between Toronto’s myriad homelessness services. “It’s a bridge for people who may not be connected to any direct services through a shelter system or drop-in,” says Li, a volunteer who works as a special education teacher. “We also have the complementary services for those who may be getting housing help or employment counselling but need that extra piece they’re not getting.” On top of assisting the homeless, Sunday’s event will also give agencies a chance to form important partnerships. Service providers “are stretched in terms of their resource base,” says Linsey McPhee, manager of the Toronto Drop-In Network and a member of Homeless Connect’s advisory panel. “This event may be an opportunity to bolster and enhance their capacity to form partnerships with other service providers and people from the private sector who deliver services.” The Homeless Connect model was pioneered 10 years ago by the San Francisco Department of Health, and the U.S. federal government has since declared it a national best practice model. It has now been replicated in more than 260 cities across North America and Australia. The Toronto edition will cost an estimated $75,000 in cash and in-kind contributions from service providers. Although the city is participating (Toronto Public Health is providing health care and Azar Far-
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Free transportation to the Sunday (April 13) event departs from these pickup spots for Harbourfront Community Centre (627 Queens Quay Way). Value Village 1319 Bloor West 519 Community Centre 519 Church (queer and a llies only) Scott Mission 502 Spadina Good Shepherd Ministries 412 Queen East (9 to 11 am only) John Innes Community Centre 150 Sherbourne (1 to 2 pm only) Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen West Salvation Army Gateway, 107 Jarvis Fred Victor Women’s Hostel, 86 Lombard Margaret’s Toronto East Drop-in, 323 Dundas East With the exception of Good Shepherd and John Innes, buses will leave all locations every hour between 9 am and 2 pm. The event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, and buses will leave Harbourfront Community Centre to return to all pickup locations between 2 and 4 pm. hctoronto.org.
hani of the shelter administration serves on the advisory board), there is no government funding. Homeless Connect is staffed entirely by volunteers. McPhee says that’s a sign that government services aren’t meeting the homeless population’s needs and private citizens are stepping in to fill the void. “We’ve heard, not just in the city of Toronto but at all levels of government, about reducing taxes, reducing public investment,” she says. “This always has an impact on the people who are in the most vulnerable positions.” McPhee recognizes that lack of investment in solutions to homelessness isn’t something a one-day charitable event can solve, but it shows that “people are becoming aware of it more broadly and want to help.” Li says she hopes the event sends a message to governments “that people in the general community do care about homelessness issues” and that more funding needs to be dedicated to housing. That funding is badly needed. There are 170,000 people and counting on Toronto’s affordable housing waiting list, with just 70,000 social housing units in the city. Shelters are full to capacity, with average nightly occupancy rates at 96 per cent, and homeless people continue to report being unable to find a bed. Some key facilities, like the Red Door Shelter, are un der threat of closure. Despite the growing problem, homelessness remains near the bottom of most politicians’ list of priorities. “All three levels of government walked away from solving this problem,” says Councillor Adam Vaughan, who plans to attend Sunday. “You can hear it in the mayoral race,” he said. “I haven’t seen any of the candidates talk about [homelessness] yet, and that’s appalling.” Last year the province cut a $114 million fund used for Toronto social housing, and this year $9.7 million worth of federal assistance to the city was eliminated as stimulus funding winds down. As of 2014, the city’s affordable housing office is working on developing 1,232 new affordable units – not nearly enough to keep up with demand. According to the Wellesley Institute’s overview paper, some 200,000 Canadians experience homelessness every year. One in four Canadian households – that’s 3.3 million households, or 8.25 million people – pay 30 per cent or more of their monthly income on shelter, which is the official government definition of unaffordable housing. 3 bens@nowtoronto.com | @benspurr
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he words scattered across the screen read a little like a movie director’s shot list for next summer’s apocalypse flick: rising seas, floods, fires, droughts, death, injury, eco-system loss. Only this isn’t a script. The warnings in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report are about as explicit as scientists get: climate change is here, and if we don’t get a grip on greenhouse gases and start readying ourselves, the impacts will be downright ugly and irreversible. In a country whose federal head is buried in the oil sands, the news can prompt an earth-loving soul to call for Prozac. How are we to take action when our prime minister is basically the fossil fuel industry’s Monica Lewinsky? The answer is tucked amidst the report’s 2,000 pages: the secret to planetary success lies right under our noses – in urban centres. With scientists calling on cities to shore themselves up and sink or swim, one thing’s certain: it’s time Toronto got its green groove back. Cities don’t just pack in 50 per cent of the world’s population, but they’re also responsible for an astonishing 70 to 75 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions. This is, after all, where we burn fossil fuels en masse to keep our homes and offices toasty and move millions from point A to B. Unlike federal governments, cities across the globe taking progressive ac-
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can get out of its own way, we may lead the planetary rescue tion and charting a greener future. Those that don’t, warns the IPCC, may be blindsided by searing heat waves, floods, blackouts – the kinds of events Toronto already knows up close and personal. Of course, T.O. used to be one of those green champs. Then Rob Ford was elected. “We’ve gone from being leaders to laggards,” says Toronto Environmental Alliance’s Franz Hartmann. Back in the day, Toronto was known for rolling out innovations like the green roof bylaw, aggressive tree canopy expansion and firm climate change plans. That’s when we pledged to be North America’s greenest city. This year, Edmonton (yes, oil-country Edmonton) won the title of Earth Hour Capital of Canada. Tellingly, Toronto didn’t even compete. And now Vancouver (which has the lowest greenhouse gas footprint of any major North American city) is the one with an official action plan to be the greenest city in the world, not just the continent. Meanwhile, back in Toronto, we’ve axed funds for tree planting (essential to flood protection) and pruning to reduce storm damage (see ice storm 2013), let our Sustainable Energy Strategy languish and are otherwise coasting on last decade’s green programs. Says Hartmann, “Given the information that came
out of the IPCC report, not moving forward is a sin. So much needs to be done, and so little has happened.” Toronto was still able to meet its Kyoto target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent below 1990 levels by 2012. But that’s mostly because the province phased out coal. Julia Langer of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund says sticking By ADRIA VASIL with the status quo isn’t going to take us where we need to go to meet our next two targets: a 30 per cent drop by 2020 and an 80 per cent chop by 2050. Says Langer, “We’re going to have to redouble our efforts.” It’s time for Toronto to get back in the green race. At this point, a chunky 60 per cent of T.O.’s GHGs comes from buildings, mostly from burning natural gas for heat. So tackling leaky old buildings is the “biggest, fastest and cheapest” opportunity for reducing GHG emissions, says Langer. Plus, it’s the only way to lower our bills as natural gas prices spike 40 per cent. Councillor Mike Layton’s new home retrofit funding pilot is a good model, giving homeowners low-interest energy-saving loans for retrofits, and if you sell your house, the new homeowner takes over retrofit payment costs – and benefits. We just need to green-light that for the whole city and ramp up tower renewal programs. U of T civil engineering prof Chris Kennedy says Toronto also needs to start pushing for beefed-up building codes and pull a Sweden. That means emulating cities like Kristianstad that now spends half what it did on heat by heating our buildings with biogas from sewage. Jose Etcheverry, York U prof and co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative, says it’s all about seeing the exciting potential in unleashing our creativity.
This year, oil-country Edmonton won the title of Earth Hour Capital of Canada. Tellingly, Toronto didn’t even compete.
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At a March 25 Earth Hour panel called Out of The Dark, Into the Future, Etcheverry said it’s time for Toronto to embrace 100 per cent renewable energy targets, like Frankfurt, Munich and San Francisco. And while we’re brainstorming renewable road maps for our buildings, using solar, biogas, ground-source heat and beyond, Etcheverry, who pulgs his car in, says our cars urgently need to take the renewables road, too. Vehicular transport is the fastest-growing source of emissions in Toronto. We need an investment in public transit to take the pressure off our lungs and roads. But GHG-wise, we should shift to electric cars en masse. The city can lead the way by electrifying our cabs and city fleet and instituting London-style congestion charges. But the IPCC cautions that urban centres need to adapt for worse to come. It says, “Action in urban centres is essential to successful global climate change adaptation.” There’s no denying that getting this city ready will mean opening up the public coffers – not a politically popular conversation at the moment. “It’s like a leaky roof,” says Hartmann. It’s easy to ignore, but we need “23 votes on council that say the right thing to do is invest in the leaky roof right now,” because investments now are cheaper than repairing future destruction. The insurance sector certainly agrees. Last year, extreme weather cost the insurance industry a record $3.2 billion, according to the Insurance Bureau of Ca nada. July’s flash flooding in Toronto alone cost $940 million in damage. Insurers gathered in Vancouver last month and called on us to “adapt to our future environment or we will suffer the economic costs.” That means more tree planting and maintenance, upgraded sewer systems, localizing our energy sources so when extreme weather hits, we’re not relying on electricity wired in from hundreds of kilometres away, leaving our towers cooking in the dark when we average 40 days of humidex over 40°C in 2040. As former Toronto mayor and current WWF CEO David Miller tells NOW after the Out Of the Dark, Into the Future panel, “All these solutions produce jobs, a better place to live with cleaner air that’s more interesting and fun.” As the World Bank’s former special adviser on urban issues and past chair of the C40 (a network of global megacities committed to addressing climate change), Miller’s witnessed first-hand how urban centres around the globe are stepping up in creative and inspired ways. Toronto, on his watch, used to be one of them. The future of the city rests, quite accessibly, in all of our hands. It’s time to crank up the pressure on the people knocking on your door for your vote. Tell them you want action, you want vision and you want Toronto to elbow its way back onto the path to a bright, green, thriving future. 3 adriav@nowtoronto.com | @ecoholicnation
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The oil sands are now the single largest and most destructive industrial project on earth By TZEPORAH BERMAN
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espite ranking lower than China on climate performance, the Canadian government is defending its environmental record in response to a sobering report by the International Panel on Climate Change released last week. At the press conference where the report was released on March 31, Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the IPCC, said, “Nobody on this planet is going to be untouched by the impacts of climate change,” and he hopes the report will “jolt the world to action.” It found that land and ocean warming are unequivocally due largely to human activity; that climate change has led to economic disparity, water scarcity, food insecurity, adverse health impacts, crop and habi tat degradation and species migration; and that those hardest hit live in rural communities and in the developing world. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry responded by urging governments to act dramatically. If we don’t, “science tells us our climate and our way of life are literally in jeopardy,” he said. The Canadian government resolutely noted its successes regardless of the fact that Environment Canada reports that the feds will fail to meet even their own weak greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The fact is, Canada ranks 58th out of 60 countries in the Climate Change Performance Index prepared by Climate Action Network Europe and German Watch, a social advocacy group. China came in 46th. We performed just slightly better than Saudi Arabia. Why? Because there is no federal plan to meet our emissions reduction goals, and after six years of promises, the Harper Conservative government recently announced it will delay regulating the oil and gas sector. The bottom line: skyrocketing pollution from the oil sands is the sole reason we will not meet our emissions reduction goals. The oil sands are now the single largest and most destructive industrial project on earth. If production increases as approved, annual emissions will quadruple from 27 to 126 million tonnes by 2015, and reach 142 million tonnes by 2020. That means the tar sands would release twice the amount of air pollution currently produced by all the cars and trucks in Canada. The sad truth is that emissions growth from the oil sands effectively undoes all our efforts to reduce pollution at individual, municipal and provincial levels. Big Oil and the feds tell us we have no choice, but the oil sands represent 2 per cent of our gross domestic product. The good news is that as technology advances, prices for renewable
energy are dropping. In 2013, global investment in clean energy was $254 billion, a 400 per cent increase in just under 10 years. In fact, developments in clean tech have been so rapid that many countries are committed to going 100 per cent r enewable by 2050. Canada? Not so much. Our federal government is gutting environmental laws, cancelling environmental assessments, attacking environmental charities and firing scientists in order to expand pipelines and oil sands production without laws or people getting in their way. Last year’s omnibus Bill C-38 weakened 70 environmental laws, including removing fisheries habitat protection from the Fisheries Act. We protect fish now, just not where they live. The direct result of these changes was that 3,000 environmental assessments were cancelled. Adding insult to injury, instead of investing in clean tech programs, the federal government subsidizes the oil and gas companies and spends millions of taxpayers’ dollars on ads defending one of the most profitable industries in the world. However, there is good news in Canada. In spite of federal cutbacks and policy uncertainty across the country, this year we recorded the second-fastest clean energy growth in all the G-20 moving up five spots to seventh place. Investment rose by 45 per cent, to $6.5 billion. The wind sector grew by more than 40 per cent, to $3.6 billion. Canada’s solar sector also recorded impressive growth in 2013, attracting $2.5 billion. This is in large part because of one province – Ontario’s Green Energy Act has stimulated the industry – but that shows the sector’s enormous potential if these policies were supported in other provinces or through federal initiatives. It’s time for our federal government to take climate change seriously and ensure that we build a safe, clean economy and local job opportu nities for all Canadians. It’s time the feds started designing policy in Ottawa and not the oil patch. But that will only happen if we engage and start reminding our elected officials that they work for us, not for Big Oil. On May 10, I will be joining thousands of Canadians across the country calling on the government to defend our climate and communities (defendourclimate.ca). Together, we can build a Canada that leads in addressing climate change, a Canada that is building a safe, advanced en ergy economy, a Canada we can be proud of again. 3
Big Oil and the feds tell us we have no choice, but the oil sands represent 2 per cent of our gross domestic product.
Tzeporah Berman is the author of This Crazy Time: Living Our Environmental Challenge (Knopf Canada). news@nowtoronto.com | @nowtoronto
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No beating around this bush: it’s gone The ice storm destroyed our tree canopy, and recovery will take years
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he ice storm that grounded thousands of planes and left hundreds of thousands of Ontarians and Quebecers without power has left a gaping hole in our tree canopy. No city forestry employees, arborists or environmental activists are willing to hazard a guess at how much we’ve lost. Toronto’s Forestry department originally stated that it was 20 per cent, but quickly denied that figure. According to Forestry Policy and Standards supervisor Brian Mercer, “There is no way to really put a number to that right now.” He says that figuring out the extent of the damage is part of the recovery efforts. His department’s reluctance to quantify the loss, he says, is partly because it’s received conflicting reports from residents. When Forestry staff plotted service calls on a map, they thought large areas had remained untouched, but then they realized those areas were parks. “There’s a lot of damage across the entire city,” he says. “It’s all trees indiscriminate of age, species, size or location.” Although the city did not call a state of emergency, it estimates over $100-million price tag on cleanup, including hydro repairs. The storm claimed two lives in Newscastle and left thousands without power for days. The city is now expecting $86.5 million in storm recovery assistance from the province. More than half of that – $48.5 million – is earmarked for Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Mercer says Urban Forestry is committed to replacing any tree that comes down on city property. “That doesn’t mean every tree that gets removed is going to be replaced this spring,” he says. “Maybe not next spring. Maybe it might be – who knows? – a number of years.” The damage has left many wondering if this could have been prevented.
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While $11.7 million has been cut from Parks, Forestry and Recreation over Mayor Rob Ford’s administration, $7 million of that last year alone, Mercer maintains, “We took budget cuts for sure, but I don’t think that would have impacted anything.” Veteran arborist Philip van Wassenaer disagrees: “In Toronto like many Canadian, if not North American municipalities, urban forestry departments generally don’t have an appropriate budget to [do] what we call proactive pruning,” a systematic process that maintains healthy tree growth. Regardless of money spent and preventive pruning undertaken, an ice storm is a rare and particularly severe event. “Mother Nature overcame the strength of the wood of the trees,” van Wassenaer says. In terms of natural recovery, an average elm that may have lost 90 per cent of its crown in the storm will re-sprout in two years, he says. Generally, “If a tree is properly pruned, the canopy renewal is much faster.” Across the city, the “mighty oaks sustained almost no damage,” he says, but more mature trees “won’t grow back the parts they are missing.” Overall, the city has many native species that are resilient in the face of extreme weather systems, but people plant non-native species privately. While van Wassenaer’s observations on canopy loss are anecdotal, he says, “The only way to see the full extent of the damage is to take an aerial shot when the leaves are out this summer and compare that to an old photo.” Apart from the city’s responsibility to cleanup the
damage and replant what was lost, “we’re talking about the trees of Toronto (meaning it’s on private lands), not just the city of Toronto,” he says. Approximately 60 per cent of the canopy is on private property, according to Janet McKay, executive director of Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests. That may be a conservative guess. The $48 million in recovery funds is for city trees, and doesn’t include what residents spend to prune and replant or on increased electricity bills this summer. “Three strategically placed shade trees can reduce [the need for] air conditioning by up to 40 per cent,” says McKay. Shade trees “reduce the heat island effect, because the shade prevents the hard surfaces” – like roads and
“Three strategically placed shade trees can reduce air conditioning [needs] by up to 40 per cent.” buildings in the downtown core – “from heating up.” If we think of trees as natural air conditioners, even without knowing how much canopy we’ve lost, it stands to reason that the city’s going to be a lot hotter this summer. According to the David Suzuki Foundation, Toronto has 20 annual heat-related deaths. Some of those are related to stresses on our hydro system that was hugely affected by the storm as well. That, too, is in serious need of repair. In a place where extreme heat can be a killer, we need all the trees we can plant. 3 For more information on how you can get involved visit yourleaf.org, oufc.org and treesontario.ca. cynthiam@nowtoronto.com | @cynthiajmcqueen
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Out on a limb: the trouble with the trees December’s ice storm, which snapped tens of thousands of treetops, showed how vulnerable our green roof is to the whims of extreme weather. THE GOOD NEWS
10.2 million Estimated number of trees in our canopy. $7 billion Estimated value of the environmental and health benefits bestowed by Toronto’s trees. $28.2 million Annual value of our canopy based on air pollution removal and energy savings. Yes, money does grow on trees. 7% How much higher rents are in commercial areas with trees.
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THE BAD NEWS
26.6% How much of the city is covered by the canopy. 40% Target coverage by 2050 – but we’re behind schedule because of cuts to the treeplanting budget. 60% How much of the canopy is on private property and therefore more vulnerable to development and intensification.
THE BIODIVERSITY GAP AND MORE ROOM TO GROW
68% How much of the canopy consists of trees less than 15 centimetres in diameter. The immaturity of our trees makes them more sensitive to environmental hazards. Since 2000 The city has embarked on a proactive maintenance and watering program but only in selected areas.
ALIEN INVASION AND THE RETURN OF THE ASIAN LONG-HORNED BEETLE
860,000 Ash trees we’ll lose to the Emerald Ash Borer by the end of the decade. That’s almost 10 per cent of the canopy. 28,000 Number of trees claimed by the Asian long-horned beetle after a decade-long battle with the bugs. And they’re back with a vengeance. 42% How many of Toronto’s trees are infested by the ALHB. European gypsy moths have been attacking oaks in our parks and neighbourhoods for 20 years, but in numbers small enough to control with manual spraying. Not any more – Toronto needs helicopters to carry Compiled by ENZO DiMATTEO out extensive aerial spraying.
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Enter the flood How not to be dead in the water
By ADAM GIAMBRONE
Climate change isn’t just about temperature. Climatologists forecast Other cities have been testing new ways of slowing the flow before that southern Ontario will have snowier winters and wetter sum- stormwater gets to sewers. Some have made hard surfaces more permers. meable to reduce runoff. Chicago is taking a more radical step by exThat means more severe storms like we’ve had perimenting with greening laneways, replacing in the last year. Dealing with large volumes of asphalt and cement with soft surfaces. In Towater in short periods of time will be the norm ronto, hundreds of kilometres of laneways not the exception. could be converted to semi-greened surfaces. Luckily, Toronto already has a template for Some cities are slowly changing their roads dealing with all this. It’s called the Wet Weather to porous asphalt or “high-albedo” pavement, Flow Master Plan (WWFMP), a multi-faceted 25which is lighter in colour to reflect more of the year plan for tackling the coming deluges, offisun’s heat. cially launched in 2003 but only undertaken in Another idea, previously discussed but not 2006. implemented in Toronto, involves the use of The bad news is that this program is years be“bioswales” – unpaved lowered areas at the hind schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars $3.1 billion 10-year plan edges of streets or other large paved surfaces short, despite 9 per cent yearly increases in the $1.5 billion State of good repair, i.e., like parking lots that collect and hold rainwater water rate for the last nine years. In fact, getting it to fix deteriorating infrastructure for absorption into the ground. back on track would likely require the city to comLetting more water into the ground not only mit to 9 per cent increases until around 2025, and $962 million Basement flooding reduces demand on the system, but also helps protection program perhaps beyond. trees that struggle in paved areas. The WWFMP calls for planting more trees, add- $725 million Wet weather flow Seattle’s Street Edge Alternatives Project is ing more green roofs, disconnecting downspouts project probably one of the best examples. It combines and building “end of pipe” solutions like large $100 million-plus Already spent, and the reduction of hard surfaces, the addition of underground runoff tanks to prevent overwhelm- we’ve committed another $100 permeable grassy swales and the planting of ing the sewage treatment system. million to projects already under way. evergreens and shrubs. Monitoring shows that Two of these tanks are already in place in the SEA cuts the volume of stormwater leaving eastern beaches, and plans are underway to install three more in the these streets by 99 per cent. Seattle is now developing “green grids” western beaches. These tanks and associated tunnels will be that would deploy these techniques widely. equipped with ultraviolet light to kill bacteria before wastewater is At the end of the day, municipalities will adapt to new climate patslowly released into the lake. terns. Let’s not pay the cost of inaction on climate change, as we did Unfortunately, as the lake warms, algae blooms increase, requirwith last year’s flood and ice storm. 3 news@nowtoronto.com | @nowtoronto ing more expensive water treatment to make the water drinkable.
What are we spending on our water system?
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Q&A Lou Di Gironimo, general manager at Toronto Water, discusses our preparedness for severe storms.
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Taking Toronto’s temperature More than a decade of climate change by the numbers 2000 Wettest summer in 53 years, with 13 per cent more precipitation than normal. 2001 Driest growing season in 34 years, with 14 nights of temperatures above 20°C (normal is five nights). 2002 Warmest summer in 63 years and fifth-coldest spring on record. 2003 Mid-spring ice storm forces Pearson to use a month’s worth of de-icing fluid in 24 hours.
Dealing with the deluge When the city becomes a water world By CYNTHIA McQUEEN Are our older sewers affecting our ability to cope with flooding? It’s not directly related to their age. Our existing sanitary and stormwater systems were based on design guidelines that handled storm events in a two- to five-year frequency, the typical design standard used by many municipalities.
How do sewers that are over 100 years old stand up to extreme weather events? In the older downtown core, you will find some sewers from the late 1800s and early 1900s that are bricklined. We have to deal with fixing those as they decay, but they’re not as bad as you’d think. [But] some of the 1920s, 30s, 40s vintage – the older areas needed some retrofit work in order to deal with the new treatment technologies. Can those pipes handle what’s being thrown at them with extreme weather like last July’s torrential rain? In the downtown core we have one pipe for domestic sewage flow and one for rainwater that flow into a combined sewer. That’s why when we have flooding or an extreme storm event you don’t hear about older buildings in the downtown area flooding. The water gets into the environment; it doesn’t get into basements. Where we’ve been having difficulty with these extreme storm events is in the rest of the city, where we do have separated sys-
2004 The year without a summer. tems. So the rest of the city was built with two pipes in the ground, one that deals with the sanitary flow and one that just deals with stormwater flows. The stormwater flows don’t go to a sewage treatment plant; they go to your local ravines and creeks. What we are doing is channelling that water out into the environment, and we’re allowing it to flow out to where it normally did before into our creeks and rivers. Right, so then why do we have massive overflows happening? The designers of the system didn’t contemplate these types of storms. We didn’t have any record of these types of storms. These events are starting to break records. The analogy I give councillors is that we designed a bathtub. There’s an overflow safety valve – that’s the round rig you see in the bathtub. If you leave the tap running, the water won’t overflow because it’ll spill into that overflow valve and go down the drain, and it protects your house. Well, that works if the overflow is at the rate of your faucet, because it’s designed for that. [But] what if you filled your bathtub with a firehose? Guess what? You’re going to overflow. That’s essentially what happens when we get an extreme storm. You’re dumping so much water so quickly, you completely overwhelm not only our systems, but also Mother Nature herself, because the ravines fill up very quickly.
How is our 10-year plan shaping up to handle this new reality? I’d say we have a good plan in place. We have a lot more work to do – don’t get me wrong. We’ve got the plans and the funding mechanisms in place; now it’s a matter of executing the plans and staying the course. That’s what sustainability’s about. It’s a long-term commitment. Is our infrastructure plan difficult to sell because it’s hard to make water, wastewater, sewage and poop sexy? Again, I would say no. There’s only so much work we can do in a year without physically shutting down. One thing to look at is affordability. The second thing is how much work we can get done and how we sequence it. How do we coordinate it with other things going on in the city – with transportation projects, the Pan Am Games, Union Station revitalization? There’s only so much money we can actually spend in a year. I know I need another $1.5 billion worth of projects after that, so those sets of projects are already looking out a 25-year window, if not a 30-year window. The question is, are we fully sustainable? No, we’re not probably fully sustainable yet with everything we have to do, but we’re on the right track. We’ve made big strides. And we have the opportunity to keep tweaking our program toward greater sustainability. cynthiam@nowtoronto.com | @cynthiajmcqueen
2005 Warmest January 17 since 1840, followed by 41 days of temperatures above 31°C (normal is 14 days). 2006 Record year for major storms, with 23 tornadoes across Ontario. 2007 Snowiest Valentine’s Day in history, with chunks of ice falling from the CN Tower. 2008 Third-snowiest winter ever and record summer rainfall. 2009 A no-snow November in downtown for the first time ever. 2012 Toronto’s earliestever official heat wave hits from June 19 to 21. 2013 July deluge drops 126 millimetres of rain in two hours; Icemageddon follows at Christmas, leaving almost hundreds of thousands without hydro for 10 days. 2014 Thirty-five extreme cold weather alerts issued by the city. NOW APRIL 10-16 2014
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Five ways Toronto can get out from under the carbon cloud CHEOL JOON BAEK
By ADAM SCOTT
Climate change costs keep rising with the global-warming tide. The hard costs
$50 million Cost of snow removal this year, which the city says is slightly higher than average. $4 million Money spent on pothole repairs as of the end of March. That’s to fill 116,900 craters – twice the usual number.
December 2013 ice storm
$106 million Cost to the city, about $50 million of that to emergency tree response and clean up. $150-$400 per hour What private crews were paid for cleanup. Almost $9 million Amount spent on salting and road maintenance during the storm. $200 million In insured losses in Ontario and Eastern Canada.
July 2013 flooding
$65 million Cost to the city. $850 million Estimated cost of insurance claims.
2005 Finch Avenue bridge washout
1 Push local power
The renewables revolution has arrived. In Ontario, you can put solar panels on your roof and sell that power right to the grid. But if Toronto is already off to a good start generating renewable electricity with rooftop photovoltaics, we are missing out on renewable heat. The potential is massive in Ontario for large institutions like hospitals to build combined heat and power projects – mini power plants to make heat and electricity and provide reliable power that can withstand outages and natural disasters. Toronto could lead the way to cutting carbon.
$47 million Cost to the city. $400-$500 million Cost of insurance claims. More than 4,200 Number of basements that were flooded.
The hidden costs of global warming are a matter of urgency. What it means for Toronto
Increased heat-related deaths and illnesses There were six deaths in the summer of 2005 and more than 200 calls to 911 for heat-related illness. Toronto Public Health estimates the number of heat-related deaths in Toronto will double by 2050, and that air-pollution-related deaths will increase by 20 per cent from the current 820 a year. More airborne viruses and disease Warmer winters mean the breeding of more disease-carrying insects. See West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Others that health officials say may reach the big smoke: malaria, dengue fever, hantavirus, Eastern equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis. Great Lakes CO2 bomb The doubling of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is expected to speed up evaporation to the point that water levels in the Great Lakes will drop by 1 metre by the midpoint of this century. Besides water quality issues from higher concentrations of lake contaminants, ships will have to lighten their loads to navigate shallower shipping channels in the port, thereby increasing the costs of commerce. The other flood: refugees While Great Lakes water levels are dropping, elsewhere around the world they’re rising, displacing millions of people. Some of the 150 million new refugees worldwide predicted by the International Panel on Climate Change will put added pressure on Toronto’s health, education and social services. news@nowtoronto.com | @nowtoronto
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Let’s embrace electric vehicles. We can expect cars to be here for some time, but that doesn’t mean we can’t quit burning oil. Electric vehicles have at last fully arrived. Going electric car could cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent. It’s better for your wallet, too. Charging an electric car costs one-sixth as much as filling it with gas. Michael Hollett .....................................................................................@m_hollett This shift is important for more than car owners. There are now excellent Alice Klein electric and hybrid.................................................................................................@aliceklein options for taxis, delivery vans and even garbage trucks. Susanneeds G. Cole .......................................................................................@susangcole Toronto to plug into charging infrastructure and make the switch. In a few Enzo decades our kids will wonder why it took so long. DiMatteo ..........................................................................@enzodimatteo
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3 Build better
Wasteful buildings are responsible for more than half of all Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. For starters, we could learn from New York City, which just a few years ago launched a program requiring building owners to track and report on their energy use to help them make improvements.
4 Follow Montreal’s lead
While cycling culture has taken off, commuting by bicycle remains unacceptably risky and nerve-racking. We could easily triple the number of bikes if riding were made safe enough for your grandma on major streets, as in modern cities like Copenhagen. Toronto should follow Montreal’s lead and build a functional integrated network of protected bike lanes. Montreal’s 70 kilometres of bike lanes make it safe, relaxing and fast for cyclists to get around while substantially cutting gridlock.
handy to prepare before the next one hits. •Bottled water (3 litres per person per day) • Ready-to-eat non-perishables • Manual can opener • Disposable plates, cups and utensils, cuz you might not have water for washing • First-aid kit • Flashlights (more than one) and batteries • A car charger or backup battery to keep your cell juiced • Fire – either the lighter variety or matches • Some basic tools (utility knife, pliers, screwdriver, duct tape, wrench) just in case you find yourself confronting a MacGyver situation • If you have a pet, don’t forget it will need food and water just like you • Steel can or bucket to use as an emergency toilet. Not to get too down-and-dirty here, but you gotta think about sanitation, especially if you live a few floors up in an apartment building or condo, where water won’t be able to reach you in the event of a prolonged power outage. • Liquid bleach, household water purifying tablets and hand sanitizer (see steel can or bucket) news@nowtoronto.com | @nowtoronto Sources: Toronto Hydro and City of Toronto
5 Invest in priority public transit
Seems obvious to say Toronto needs cheaper, faster transit options. Only when transit works well are people happy to hang up their car keys. Unfortunately, many neighbourhoods still lack acceptable transit options, and those that have them are increasingly faced with delays and overcrowding. While everyone agrees new transit was needed yesterday, the debate on how to pay for it is still stuck in idle. Our roads are almost entirely publicly subsidized, yet people balk at funding far more efficient transit options with taxes. It’s time to end that double standard and invest. Adam Scott is climate change and energy campaigner with Environmental Defence.
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Aboriginal Knowledge(S): Colonialism, Decolonization And Education Forum
with speakers Janice C Hill of the Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation, and Cree and Metis professor Verna St Denis. 5 pm. Free. OISE Library, 252 Bloor W. c.sinclair@utoronto.ca.
Conscious Consumption: The Art Of Tea
Textile Museum presents a tea and truffles tasting with Hoda Paripoush and Laura Slack. 7 pm. $20. Sloane Fine Tea Merchants (20 Craighurst)/Laura Slack Chocolates (206 Parkhurst). consciousconsumption.ca.
Container Gardening: Four Seasons Of Interest Women’s Canadian Club talk. 2 pm.
$10. St Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor E. 416-463-3405. CRC Open House The Christian Resource Centre holds an open house with info on programs, snacks and a chance to meet your neighbours. 3-6 pm. Free. CRC, 40 Oak. tcrc.ca.
Dressing For Downton: The Costumes Of Downton Abbey Tour an exhibit featuring 20 costumes from the TV series plus items from the city’s collection of the same era. To Apr 13. $25-$30. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910.
Greening Your Grounds: Getting Started
Workshop on the latest trends in residential landscaping. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. Pre-register trcastewardshipevents.ca. Managing Your Cash Flow Workshop for small business owners. 10-11:30 am. Free. North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge. Preregister 416-395-7416.
An Ounce Of Prevention: 5 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Toxic Load Info session on tak-
ing a holistic approach to wellness. 6:30 pm. Free. Barbara Frum Library, 40 Covington. Preregister 416-395-5440.
Ravenna In The Imagination Of Renaissance Art One-day conference with speakers
and scholars from Italy. Free. Sidney Smith Hall, room 2098, 100 St George. ravennaart2014.com. Toronto Art Expo International art fair with
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Embrace (Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada) Charity cocktail gala with live jazz, a silent auction, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. 7:30-11:30 pm. $50. Berkeley Church, 315 Queen E. toembrace.weebly.com. Massive Party 10 (Art Gallery of Ontario) The AGO’s annual fundraising party celebrates contemporary art with installations, entertainment and more. 9 pm-1 am. $160. Art Gallery of Ontario Walker Court, 317 Dundas W. ago.net/massive. Minaake Awards (Native Women’s Resource Centre) Presentation of awards celebrating the community achievements of Toronto’s aboriginal women and girls. 5:30 pm. $125. CIBC-Commerce Court West, 199 Bay, 56th fl. minaakeawards.weebly.com. Swing Fever (Royal Canadian Legion/Humber College) Entertainment, cocktails, a swing dance performance and lesson, and more. 8 pm. $25, adv $20. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. swingfever.ca. Used Book Sale (Regis College) Gently used paperbacks and hard covers in all categories. To May 3, 10 am-7 pm. Free admission. Regis College, 100 Wellesley W. regiscollege.ca/ booksale.
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Images Festival Showcasing international contemporary moving image culture through screenings of films and videos. $10, stu/srs $5; opening night $15, stu/srs $8; some pwyc events. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas W), Royal Cinema (608 College). imagesfestival.com. Apr 10 to 19
TIFF Kids International Film Festival
Youth-oriented features and short films from 31 countries. $12, stu/srs $9.50; under 12 $8.50; opening night $25; closing night $15. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net. Apr 10 to 21 work by 200 artists and galleries from 12 countries. Today 6-10 pm; tomorrow noon-8 pm; Apr 12, 11am-8 pm; Apr 13, 11 am-6 pm. $15, stu/srs $10, children free. Convention Centre, 255 Front W. torontoartexpo.com.
Transportation-Commercial Photography Talk by photographer Terry Collier. 8
pm. $10. Toronto Camera Club, 587 Mt Pleasant. torontocameraclub.com.
Uncovering Myths About Protein: Muscle Building On A Raw Vegan Diet Lecture. 7 pm. Free (first come first served basis). Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
Friday, April 11
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The Pink Party (Canadian Breast Cancer Fdn) Performances by Naughty By Nature, the Sheepdogs, DJ Megan Daniels and others. Doors 9 pm. $140. Castlefield Event Theatre, 2492 Yonge. thepinkparty.ca.
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British Isles Show Celebration of all things
British with music by Beatles tribute band the Caverners, an appearance by Dev from Coronation Street, a dart tourney and more. Today 10 am-5 pm; tomorrow 10 am-6 pm; Apr 13, 10 am-5 pm. $15, stu/srs $12, under 11 free. International Centre, 6900 Airport. britishislesshowcanada.com.
Building A Worldwide Arts Movement
Tangled Art + Disability fest workshop with Hip-Hop Nation founder Leroy F Moore Jr. Noon-4 pm. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. Pre-register kate@tanagledarts.org. Gasland 2 Rebel Films screening and discussion. 7 pm. $4. OISE, rm 2-214, 252 Bloor W. socialistaction.ca. Grog Lane To Whiskey Alley Lost rivers/Irish heritage 5K walk. 6:45 pm. Free. Queen and John. 416-593-2656.
continuing Alucine Toronto Latin Film + Media Arts Festival Films, videos, performances and
installations that feature emerging and established Latin artists living in Canada and abroad. Check website for venues, prices and schedule. alucinefestival.com. To Apr 12 Neapolitan Music Festival Piano competition for amateur musicians. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. neapolitanfestival.com. To Apr 12 Paprika Festival Original theatre, live music and cabaret performances by young artists 15 to 25. $5. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, paprikafestival.com. To Apr 12
Toronto’s Bridal Show Fashion shows, dresses, services, venues and more. Today 5-9 pm; tomorrow 10 am-7 pm; Apr 13, 10 am-6 pm. $20. Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes’. torontobridalshow.com. Treehouse Talks Short talks by expert speakers on diverse topics. 6:30 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. treehousetalks.com.
Saturday, April 12
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Artists For A Better City (Olivia Chow
mayoral campaign) Performances by Amélie et les Singes Bleus, Teiya Kasashara, DJ Secretagent and others. Doors 8 pm. $20. Garrison, 1197 Dundas W. 416-519-9439. Closer To The Heart (Regent Park School of Music) Performances by Holly Woods, Glenn Milchem, Lorraine Segato, Thompson Egbo and others. 8 pm. $30. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. eventbrite.ca.
rEverything For Your Child Flea Market
(German International School Toronto) Kids’ clothes, toys, books, sports equipment and more. 10 am-1 pm. Free. German International School, 980 Dufferin. gistonline.ca/en. Flight Of The Butterflies (David Suzuki Fdn) Special 3D viewing of the film. 10:30 am. $20, stu/srs $15. Scotiabank Theatre, 259 Richmond W. goo.gl/j7qdHJ. Move For Hope (Canadian Women’s Fdn) A one-hour workout for all fitness levels supports a campaign to end violence against women. 11 am. Pledges. Yonge-Dundas Square. Pre-register moveforhope.ca.
Stompin’ Tom Connors Memorial Concert
(Street Soccer Canada) Performances by Sarah Harmer, Wayne Petti, Jose Contreras, Wax Mannequin and others plus a silent auction Doors 9 pm. $20. Horseshoe, 370 Queen W. ticketfly.com.
Reelworld Film Festival Dramas, shorts, documentaries and music videos by filmmakers from the aboriginal, Asian, black, Latino, Middle Eastern and South Asian communities. Canada Square Cinemas, 2190 Yonge. r eelworld.ca. To Apr 13 Tangled Art + Disability Festival Performances by Krip-Hop Nation, Workman Arts, Split Bitches, Les Productions des pieds de mains and others. Free-$25. Various venues. abilitiesartsfestival.org. To May 23 Tangled Kids Fest Tangled Art + Disability performance festival for kids. $5 sugg donation. Daniels Spectrum, Ada Slaight Hall, 585 Dundas E. tanagledarts.org. To Apr 10
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Bad Girls Of History Coco Framboise, Scarlett LaFlamme and others pay tribute to the spirit of burlesque and rebellious women. 10 pm. $12-$15. Club 120, 120 Church. badgirlsofhistory.brownpapertickets.com. Be Prepared! Camping Cookery Workshop for adults and youth 14 and up. 10 am-2 pm. $50. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge. Pre-register 416-225-0146. rchinese cultural heritage weekend
Piano performances, art demos, crafts, a tea ceremony and tours of the Forbidden City exhibition. Today and tomorrow 10 am-5:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. rom.on.ca rEaster Egg Painting Family workshop for ages six and up. Today 10 am-1 pm; tomorrow 1-4 pm. $10, child $5. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery. Pre-register 416-396-2819. Exploring Your New Farm Dream Learnercentered approach to exploring agriculture as a career for serious gandeners, livestock enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Today and Apr 26, 9:30 am-4:30 pm. $325. Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington. farmstart.ticketbud.com/ farmdreamtoronto. Ikebana Show Flower show and demonstrations of Japanese flower arranging. 1 pm. $20. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. ohara-toronto-chapter.ca. Native Arts & Crafts Easter Sale Handmade moccasins, beadwork, dreamcatchers, paintings, clothing and more. 10 am-4 pm. Free. Native Canadian Centre, 16 Spadina Rd. 416-964-9087. Off The Beaten Path Photo scavenger hunt in the downtown core, followed by an afterparty. 11 am-5 pm. $25 adv. Location revealed with ticket. otbptoronto.com. Queen West Gallery Tour Guided tour of
galleries along Queen West. 11:45 am. $25. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042. 5Queen/King Of Tokyo Toronto Gaymers board games night. 7 pm-midnight. Free. Glad Day Bookshop, 598a Yonge. torontogaymers.ca. rSculptural Selfies Workshop on making a soft sculpture of your own likeness using recycled textiles, with artist Jérôme Havre. 1-4 pm. $15, child $8. Textile Museum, 55 Centre. Pre-register 416-599-5321. Seed Starting, Growing & Saving Beginners workshop, garden fair and seed exchange. 11 am-2 pm. Free. Annette Library, 145 Annette. 416-393-7692. Spring Has Sprung Family nature walk in the park. 1:30-3 pm. $2. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside. highparknaturecentre.com. Survivors Of Conflict Discussion with former Canadian peacekeeper Percy Purpura, Salvadoran civil war survivor Manuel Rodriguez and others. 1 pm. Free. Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W. 416-393-7686. Teen Volunteer And Job Fair Find out about volunteer and job opportunities for summer. 2-4 pm. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence E. 416-395-5710. Toronto Indie Arts Market Fashion, small press, crafts, food and more from local artisans and makers. 10:30 am-4:30 pm. $5. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. torontoindieartsmarket.com. Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop Learn to make beautiful pysanky. 2-4 pm. $25. Articulations, 2928 Dundas W. Pre-register articulations.ca. A Walk To Courthouse Square Walk exploring the changes in William Lyon Mackenzie’s Toronto from 1837 to 1850. 10 am. Free. Mackenzie House, 82 Bond. 416-392-6915.
Sunday, April 13
Benefits
Fight! 4 Cancer (Princess Margaret Cancer Fdn) Wrestling matches featuring Ashley Sixx, Rhino and others plus music by Time Giant and an after-party. 4 pm. $15 and up. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. fight4cancer.ca. rSKATE AGAINST HATE (You Can Play) A family skate raises funds to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in sports. 1- 3 pm. $10, under 14 $5. Varsity Arena, 299 Bloor W. sk8againsthate.wix.com. Yonge Street 10k Run (Children’s Peace Theatre) 10K charity run down Yonge and west to Fort York. 9 am. Donation. North of Yonge and Eglinton. Pre-register online at canadarunningseries.com.
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Annex Flea: Spring Edition Alternative
shopping experience. 10 am-4 pm. Free. Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst. facebook.com/events/740339219332949. Bird Walk At Tommy Thompson Park Guided nature walk. 8 am. Free (bring binoculars). Tommy Thompson Park, foot of Leslie. 416661-6600 ext 5770. A Cappella Jam Improvisational all-vocal jam. 2-5 pm. $10. Artscape Wychwood Barns, Studio 170, 601 Christie. Pre-register nikiandre. com/circle. Celebrate Resistance Evening honouring and celebrating African and indigenous resistance, with performances by Nicaraguan singer Mery Perez, Zimbabwean music group Nhapitapi, Aztec Group of Dance and Axé Capoeira AfroBrazilian martial arts. 7 pm. $12, adv $10. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307. Community Home Show Design and renovation show with industry experts round tables, seminars, local tradespeople and more. 10 am-4 pm. $5, under 12 free. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. communityhomeshow.com. The Confessional Seven true tales and one lie on the theme of beauty – the audience to guess which is which. 3 pm. Free. Imperial Pub, 54 Dundas E. junemorrow@rogers.com.
Ecology As Politics: The Origins Of Ecosocialism Talk by author Umair Muha-
mad. 1:30 pm. Free. Centre for Social Innovation Annex, 720 Bathurst. s ocialinnovation.ca. English Pudding Historic cooking class. 10:30 am-3:30 pm. $75. Historic Fort York,
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Uncover the plants in the nursery and remove dead stalks from the boulevards beds. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Free. Grenadier Cafe, 200 Parkside. highparknature.org.
Jane Austen Historical Breakfast And Dance Explore the foods, dancing and music
of Jane Austen’s world. 10:30 am-3:30 pm. $45 stu/srs/yth $40. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113. rNature Awakening Hike Walk in the forestand by the pond to see what animals are waking up after winter. 11:30 am & 1 pm. Free w/ admission. Kortright Centre, Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie (Kleinburg). 905832-2289, kortright.org.
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Benefits Of The Urban Forest Learn about Toronto’s urban forest and how it benefits the city. 7 pm. Free. Parliament Library, 269 Gerrard E. y ourleaf.org.
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Film screening and discussion with the author on his book’s transformation into Ang Lee’s film. 7 pm. $35, stu/srs $30. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net. Chanting Chant for peace, happiness and spiritual growth. 7 pm. Free. Tao Sangha Healing Centre, 375 Jane, 416-925-7575.
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Lecture. 7 pm. Sugg $10 donation. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. Pre-register 416-466-2129. Unmasking Superfoods Talk by dietician Jen Sygo. 7-8:15 pm. Free. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge. 416-395-5649. 3
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views and sales Indigenous & Ingenious The beauty of aboriginal design minus the ugliness of cultural appropriation. Four Toronto-based indigenous artists – beadworker Naomi Smith, jeweller Barb Nahwegahbow, painter Mike Ormsby and photographer Jason Jenkins – showcase and sell their work at the Indigenous & Ingenious popup shop Friday (April 11) to April 18. The store is open at Communication Gallery (209 Harbord, communicationgallery. net.) from 11 am to 7 pm daily.
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Vintage Crawl Toronto is back on April 17, with over 35 local vendors, including favourites Penny Arcade, Arts Market, Magwood, BYOB Cocktail Emporium and 69 Vintage. From deals to art shows to guest DJs, each store does something a little special to celebrate the occasion. The shopping goes on from 7 pm until midnight, so come with a full wallet and lots of energy to support Toronto’s indie retailers. Visit vintagecrawltoronto. com for more info.
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finalizing the shift. I’m not necessarily saying there’s a potential problem. I simply suspect that you need further exploration and additional information before you can make the smartest move possible.
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Aries Mar 21 | Apr 19 Freedom is the
most important kind of joy you can seek right now. It’s also the most important subject to study and think about, as well as the most important skill to hone. I advise you to make sure that freedom is flowing through your brain and welling up in your heart and spiralling through your loins. Write synonyms for “freedom” on your arm with a felt-tip pen: liberation, emancipation, independence, leeway, spaciousness, carte blanche, self-determination, dispensation. Here’s one more tip: connect yourself with people who love and cultivate the same type of freedom you do.
that’s equivalent to saying “it probably won’t happen.” After all, a snowball would instantly melt if exposed to the scorching fires that rage in the underworld. But what if there’s an exception to this axiom? Let’s call on another American idiom: “when hell freezes over.” It’s another way to say “it probably won’t happen.” But the truth is that now and then a cold front does indeed sweep through the infernal region, icing its flames. When that happens, a snowball’s prospects of surviving there improve dramatically. And that’s exactly what I predict will happen for you in the coming week.
Taurus Apr 20 | May 20 It’s Love Your
Cancer Jun 21 | Jul 22 In 2007, J. K. Row-
Messes Week, Taurus. In accordance with the astrological omens, you are authorized to love the hell out of the messes in your life – from the small, awkward knots of confusion to the big, beautiful heaps of fertile chaos. This is not a time to feel embarrassed or apologize for your messes; not a time to shy away from them or ignore them. On the contrary, you should explore them, celebrate them and even take advantage of them. Whatever else they are, your messes are untapped sources of energy. Learn to love them for the mysterious lessons they keep teaching you. Love them for the courage and willpower they compel you to summon. Love them for the novelty they bring your way and the interesting stories they add to your personal legend.
Gemini May 21 | Jun 20 “A snowball’s chance in hell” is an American idiom
ling finished writing the seventh volume of her seven Harry Potter books, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows. The day it was published it sold 11 million copies. But Rowling had actually written the final chapter of this last book way back in 1990, when she first conceived the story she was to spend the next 17 years working on. She knew the climax right from the beginning. I foresee a similar theme unfolding for you in the coming weeks, Cancerian. As you plot a project you will be developing for a long time to come, you will have a vision of what it will be when it becomes fully mature.
Leo Jul 23 | Aug 22 When you see your shadow, it’s usually right next to you. It’s there on the ground or floor, a fuzzy black shape that follows you around closely. But today I saw my shadow waving back at me from afar. I was standing
Scorpio Oct 23 | Nov 21 Saturn has on top of a hill, and the sun’s rays created a dusky version of me in the meadow way down below. I think this is a useful metaphor for an opportunity that’s available to you. In the coming days, you will be able to view the shadowy, undeveloped parts of your personality as if from a distance. That means you will have more objectivity about them, and thus greater compassion. You can get a calm, clear sense of how they might be mucking with your happiness and how you could transform them.
Virgo Aug 23 | Sep 22 “You cannot use
butterfly language to communicate with caterpillars,” said psychologist Timothy Leary. That’s good advice for you to keep in mind in the near future. You might want to find a way to carry on constructive dialogues with people who have a hard time understanding you. It’s not necessarily that they are stupid or resistant to your charms. The problem is that they haven’t experienced some of the critical transformations you have. They can’t be expected to converse with you in your butterfly language. Are you willing and able to speak caterpillar?
Libra Sep 23 | Oct 22 Are you thinking of linking your fortunes to a new ally? Or deepening your collaboration with a familiar ally? Have you fantasized about bonding intensely with a source that may be able to give you more of what you want and bring out more of the best in you? These prospects are worth contemplating, Libra. But I suggest you let your connection ripen a bit more before
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been in the sign of Scorpio since October 2012 and will be there until the end of 2014. (It will make another visit from June to September 2015.) What does that mean? I have a view of Saturn that’s different from many astrologers. They regard it as the planet of limitation, struggle and difficulty. Here’s what I think: while Saturn may push you to be extra-tough and work super-hard, it also inspires you to cut away extraneous desires and home in on your deepest purpose. It motivates you to build strong structures that free you to express yourself with maximum efficiency and grace.
Sagittarius Nov 22 | Dec 21 When I
took an intermediate painting class in college, our first assignment was to imitate an Old Master. My choice was the Flemish painter Pieter Breugel the Elder (1525-1569). I worked on reproducing his painting The Fight Between Carnival And Lent as precisely as I could. It was tedious and liberating. I invoked Breugel’s spirit and prayed for his guidance. I sank my psyche deeply into his. By the end of the four-week process I’d learned a lot about painting. Given the current astrological omens, Sagittarius, I suggest you try something similar. Pick someone who excels at a way of working or a state of being that you would like to master yourself and copy that person for a while. For best results, have fun with it. Play!
Capricorn Dec 22 | Jan 19 Capricorn uthor J. R. R. Tolkien spent 14 years a working on The Lord Of The Rings. In
using a typewriter to produce over 1,200 pages, he relied solely on his two index fingers. He never learned the 10-finger typing method. I suppose it didn’t matter in the end. Presumably, his impediment didn’t affect the quality of his work, but only made it harder to accomplish and required him to spend a lot more time. Is there a fixable limitation on your own ability to achieve your dream, Capricorn? Is there some handicap you could, with effort, overcome? If so, now would be an excellent time to begin.
Aquarius Jan 20 | Feb 18 “The truth’s
superb surprise,” wrote poet Emily Dickinson, may be “too bright for our infirm delight.” Sometimes we’ve got to be careful about articulating what’s really going on. “The truth must dazzle gradually,” she said. If it hits us too fast and hard, it may be difficult to digest. So did Emily suggest that we should lie and deceive? No. “Tell all the truth,” she declared, “but tell it slant.” This is excellent advice for you in the coming days, Aquarius.
Pisces Feb 19| Mar 20 Here’s my report on your progress. You are not struggling to embody a delusional state of perfection as it is imagined by other people. Rather, you are becoming an ever more soulful version of your idiosyncratic self, evolving slowly but surely. You are not dazedly trudging along a narrow track laid down by thousands of sheep. Instead, you are lively and creative as you bushwhack a path for yourself through the wilderness. To celebrate this ongoing success, Pisces, I suggest you get yourself a new power object that symbolizes your inventive devotion. Homework: Write a short essay on How I Created Something Out Of Nothing. Go to FreeWillAstrology.com and click on “Email Rob.”
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spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” More sunlight and warmer temperatures are likely putting a bounce in your step, and those who suffer from winter S.A.D. are feeling better. (Unfortunately, for the few who suffer from summer S.A.D., the trial is just beginning.) Is spring fever a real thing? And if so, how can we optimize this bushy-tailed feeling?
“There’s little doubt that many experience a surge in libido in spring. From a clinician’s point of view, it’s not clear why. There’s evidence of reduced serotonin levels in certain parts of the brain in winter. So the receptors become very sensitive to serotonin. At winter’s end, there’s a lot more sunlight and serotonin, so people get active and energized, and dopamine is probably coming in as well. All these things are converging with the increase in light and warmth. These could be contributing factors. There’s probably a very good scientific reason, but it hasn’t been studied carefully.” NORMAN ROSENTHAL, psychiatrist, author, The Gift Of Adversity, Washington, DC
ger it is by raising the window shades in your bedroom so the earlier dawn makes contact with your eyes and signals the inner clock to respond more strongly to the seasonal change. A second strategy is to front-load your day with outdoor light rather than rushing to work directly from the house. Take a walk, jog or bike ride right after you get out of bed, before you begin your morning routine.” MICHAEL TERMAN, director, Center for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City
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“The relationship between melatonin, seasonal changes and mood is intriguing. Bright light exposure suppresses the brain’s production of melatonin, which is generally produced during sleep. Our light exposure increases as we enter spring. There is reason to believe that this is associated with an increase in energy and a decrease in the need for sleep. Indeed, it is attractive to speculate that this is the link between melatonin and spring fever.” SANFORD AUERBACH, associate professor of neurology and psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine “There are probably biological and psychological factors that cause the lift in energy we sometimes experience with the beginning of spring weather. The increase in sunlight likely has something to do with it, as does the warmer weather and the increase in physical activity and exercise. Exercise is a potent antidepressant. The psychological effects of being freer and the excitement all that nicer weather brings also contribute. I imagine for some this would impact sex drive.” JON ABRAMOWITZ professor and associate chair, department of psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill “April is the month of alleviation from winter grief, though most people with S.A.D. don’t feel fully recovered until the first week of May. When the springtime effect finally sets in, people start feeling distinctly higher – thus the poetic allusion to fever. During this transition period, some people’s moods start swinging up and down, though the trend is increasingly up. We should be on the lookout for first-time manic episodes in spring and seek prompt medical attention. The milder versions are exciting and spell relief from winter’s drag-down. If the wished-for low-grade spring fever just doesn’t seem to arrive, a good way to trig-
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I got my undergraduate degree at the University of Regina in visual art, which combined studio art and cultural studies, and I did my first diploma at New Media Campus in Regina in 3D animation and game design. I’m in my last few weeks of my masters in visual studies and curatorial studies at the University of Toronto. The program divides the curriculum between curatorial studies and studio art. I entered it primarily because I was trying to decide which career to pursue and thought it would give me an education that worked with both. Curator is a strange profession. This program is as close to a professional degree as you can get for curatorial practice. It’s somewhat similar to doing an MFA for an artist. There are opportunities for students to curate exhibitions as they’re going along. Last year I curated a screening of undergrad video work for an annual exchange with an institute in Stuttgart, Germany. What I do at Trinity Square Video is in some ways an extension of my education. I do practical, everyday, nitty-gritty things like paperwork. I’m managing artists with galleries, drafting budgets and working with the board – activities you don’t necessarily do in a university setting. I’ve always thought it’s extremely important in contemporary art to supplement your education with other types of activities. continued on page 34 œ
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I graduated from Centennial College’s broadcasting and film program in 2012. I was born and raised in Bangladesh, where I did my masters in mass communication and journalism at the University of Dhaka. I moved to Toronto in 2008 and decided to go to film school, which I’d always wanted to do. I was more interested in the creative aspect than the technical side, and Centennial’s program was a good blend of both. I’m currently working with the Canadian documentary filmmaker Nisha Pahuja on the India campaign for her film The World Before Her. We want to release the film there, and our plan is to travel with Pooja Chopra, the woman in the film who was to be killed 11 days after she was born and was saved by her mother. We want to take the film to universities, colleges and rural areas, where the infanticide rate is really high. I’m one of the campaign managers. Before Centennial, I wasn’t sure about doing documentaries. Back home we don’t have a clear idea about feature-length documentaries, so I didn’t really consider it. I wanted to work on commercial fiction films or TV drama. In my first semester we had a documentary course, and because of my journalism background I was drawn to that area. It’s a whole other world. From the first time I went to Hot Docs, I became obsessed. When I moved here, everyone told me, “Don’t go into that industry. No one is going to give you opportunities. You are from Bangladesh.” I wasn’t born or
raised here. It was totally a new culture, and everyone was advising me not to go this way. I was frustrated, but at the same time I felt like I’d just try it. The best part of Centennial was that all the teachers were supportive. They never made me feel like I was new here or didn’t know the culture or language. They gave me equal opportunities. Because of them I’m doing what I’m doing today. I started working on my own feature-length documentary, Silence Of Violence. It’s about Rumana Monzur, who was blinded by her husband in Bangladesh while she was a UBC grad student. It was all over the Canadian media. We went to school together. I did a research trip, met Rumana in Vancouver and did some shooting. I did some in Bangladesh as well. I made an extended trailer and have been meeting with funders and applying for funds. Centennial gave me the opportunity to get connected with filmmakers working in the industry. Every year Centennial students produce a video for Hot Docs. That’s how I got in touch with Nisha. This year I got a Doc Accelerator scholarship through Hot Docs, awarded to just eight film grads. The org launched the scholarship this year across Canada. It’s been almost three years since I started working on my own film. I’m still applying for funds. As a documentary filmmaker, you have to be very passionate and patient and not give up. Just stick with your dream, even if it’s not easy.
where to study FILMmaking BROCK UNIVERSITY (St. Catharines) Film studies, advanced filmmaking (in partnership with Fanshawe College): $6,452.90/year. brocku.ca CARLETON UNIVERSITY (Ottawa) Film studies: $6,799.36/year (plus fees). carleton.ca CENTENNIAL COLLEGE (Toronto) Broadcasting and film: $3,491.00-$3,503.50/year (including fees). centennialcollege.ca FANSHAWE COLLEGE (London) Advanced filmmaking: $4,945.62/year. fanshawec.ca
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There’s a perception that the curator’s job is very glamorous and just involves selecting the artists and that’s about it, but a lot of unglamorous paperwork and administrative are activities are involved. You’re a creative administrator, but it’s similar to any other institutional position: writing grants, arranging shipping and dealing with customs. If you’re in a smaller gallery, you’re mopping the floors and keeping the doors open. The program helps with the intellectual aspects of being a curator. A big part of the job is framing contemporary artwork through writing and how you speak about it. The university is well suited to train you for that. Access to the various departments at the University of Toronto – the program is interdisciplinary – means you can seek out the types of advisers you need. I’m taking classes in the philosophy department and in museum studies to gain administrative-type skills. While doing my masters, a strange thing has happened. I’ve become less reliant on academic-style writing, which is, I think, the reverse of how most people experience it. It’s been really great for helping me to simplify my language and communicate more clearly with audiences. Careful, thoughtful people make the best curators – people who are good at listening to artists, the public and the galleries they’re working for. A lot of the job is about being a mediator between these different forces and ensuring that the best exhibitions happen that can please as many people involved as possible – the artist above all.
where to study VISUAL ART ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Ottawa) Introduction to fine art: $1,304.75/term (plus fees). algonquincollege.com BROCK UNIVERSITY (St. Catharines) Visual arts, art history, curatorial studies: $6,452.90/year (plus fees). brocku.ca CARLETON UNIVERSITY (Ottawa) Bachelor of arts in art history: $6,799.36/year (plus fees). carleton.ca DURHAM COLLEGE (Whitby) Fine arts, foundations in art and design: $4,261/ year (including fees). durhamcollege.ca FANSHAWE COLLEGE (London) Fine art; fine art foundation: $1,930.09$2,175.09/term (plus fees). fanshawec.ca GEORGIAN COLLEGE (Barrie) Fine arts, fine arts – advanced: $3,802.71/year. georgianc.on.ca OCAD UNIVERSITY (Toronto) Criticism and curatorial practice; visual and critical studies; contemporary art, design and new media art histories: $6,978.00/year (plus fees). ocadu.ca QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY (Kingston) Fine art: $6,858.18/program. queensu.ca SENECA COLLEGE (Toronto) Art fundamentals: $3,369.08/year. senecac.on.ca SHERIDAN COLLEGE (Toronto) Art fun-
damentals: $4,607.46/year, visual and creative arts: $4,491.01/year (plus fees). sheridancollege.ca UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH (Guelph) Bachelor of arts in studio art, art history: $3,348/semester. uoguelph.ca UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA (Ottawa) Visual arts: $3,010.29/semester. uottawa.ca UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (Toronto) Art history, visual studies: $5,865/ year, visual studies – studio and curatorial (graduate): $7,160. utoronto.ca UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO (Waterloo) Studio art, art history and visual culture: $5,900/year (plus fees). uwaterloo.ca UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO (London) Art history and criticism; visual arts; studio art; museum and curatorial studies: $6,800-$6,855/year (plus fees). uwo.ca UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR (Windsor) Art history; visual arts: $3,479.61/semester (plus fees). uwindsor.ca WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY (Waterloo) Art history, visual arts: $3,479.61/ term (including fees). wlu.ca YORK UNIVERSITY (Toronto) Curatorial studies in visual culture (graduate): $5,545/year, visual arts and art history: $6,712.50/year. yorku.ca
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$6,978.00/year (plus fees). ocadu.ca QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY (Kingston) Film and media: $6,858.18/year. queensu.ca RYERSON UNIVERSITY (Toronto) Image arts – Film Studies: $6,928.21/year. ryerson.ca SENECA COLLEGE/YORK UNIVERSITY (Toronto) Documentary and non-fiction media production: $11,418.08/year (including fees). senecac.on.ca SHERIDAN COLLEGE (Toronto) Advanced television and film: $26,391.97 (three terms), film and television: $22,583.97 (eight terms). sheridancollege.ca UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH (Guelph) Bachelor of applied arts in media studies: $3,348.00/semester. uoguelph.ca UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA (Ottawa) Minor in film studies: $3,010.29/semester. uottawa.ca UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (Toronto) Cinema studies: $5,865/year (plus fees). utoronto.ca UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO (Waterloo) Film studies and visual culture: $5,900/ year (plus fees). uwaterloo.ca UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO (London) Film studies: $7,077.96/year. uwo.ca WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY (Waterloo) Film studies: $4,553.20/term. wlu.ca YORK UNIVERSITY (Toronto) Film studies: $6,712.50/year. yorku.ca
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Larnell Lewis, professional drummer and drum and music teacher at Humber College I play with a few bands, as well as an artist named Laila Biali and an American band called Snarky Puppy, who won a Grammy this year for best R&B performance. I played drums on their February release, We Like It Here. Not all bands tour all the time or play all the time. Playing a bunch of styles and being multi- faceted help ensure that I work constantly. I went to Humber College, where I studied music. I started playing drums when I was two, and I just turned 30. Growing up I played in church. One day I decided to go for it. “You know what? I do this at a high level and a lot of people are suggest ing I consider doing it professionally.” You never really think about drumming as a day-to-day job when you’re a kid. I was able to play with a lot of the faculty members in my first year. I played drums in their band and at recording sessions, so I got first-hand
professional experience as soon as I walked through the door. The course gave me the opportunity to network not only with students but with teachers, as well as giving me an understanding of theory and history. A lot of people go to school to get a degree and move on to teach, but I definitely wanted to go there to perfect my skills and be with people who could guide my path beyond giving private lessons. You might think that if you’re not doing the 9-to-5 thing, you don’t have to deal with a boss. At the end of the day, if you’re a freelance musician, you do have a boss: your bandleader. You’re constantly on the phone, emailing, trying to promote yourself and your band. You’re not avoiding paperwork. Music has its own version of office drama. You’re dealing with people. People in the office in suits are the same as people in their
“ The course at Humber College gave me the opportunity to network not only with students but with teachers, as well as giving me an understanding of theory and history. ”
performance outfits onstage. Music theory is a big part of my work. My main instrument is drums, but I also play keyboard and bass. Understanding theory opened up a world that is normally closed off to drummers because they play an indefinite-pitched instrument. I felt included. I was always around music and hearing chords, so my ear was developed early on. Once I was able to combine that with the theory, I felt more confident making suggestions. I didn’t feel like I had to step aside because I didn’t know what they were talking about. The theory explains what’s happening. When you connect a particular set of intervals with another set of intervals you get a chord. So the theory can be proven. But it does not override the fact that you have to play music from the heart and with conviction. That’s something you can’t get from a piece of paper. As a musician, you need to be observant. When you observe and pay attention, you’re able to connect with what’s going on. Whether you’re a passive person or an aggressive person, you do need to play with conviction.
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coUNTY COCKTAIL & SNACK BAR (798 Queen East, at Boulton, 416-781-4743, c ountycocktail.ca, @countycocktail) Complete dinners for $45 per person (lunches/ brunches $30), including tax, tip and a glass of wine. Average main $15. Open for lunch Monday to Friday 11 am to 4 pm, dinner Sunday to Wednesday 5 to 10 pm, Thursday to Saturday 5 to 11 pm. Weekend brunch 11 am to 4:30 pm. Café from 7 am Monday to Friday. Bar nightly 5 pm till close. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: two steps at door, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNNZ
If Victor Barry and Carlo Catallo of the County General and Splendido were band members, their recent split
With its bright-red cast-aluminum chairs and barnboard-topped tables, the 30-seat room feels familiar, too, as does the retro-rockin’ playlist that bounces from the Clash and the Stranglers to Deep Purple and Vanilla Fudge. Can Iron Butterfly’s In A Gadda Da Vida – the full 17-minute version with drum solo – be far behind? Some of Catallo and ex-Canoe sous Danai Hongwanishkul’s all-day carte is a blast from the past as well, including General signatures like the deep-fried chicken thigh sandwich ($14) and the beefy County Burger ($15) made with aged Cumbrae chuck. Both come with a choice of sides, either the house salad with creamy shallot vinaigrette, the soup du jour
– today, a tasty vegan carrot purée spiked with ginger – or commercial kettle chips. At dinner, the menu shifts to the type of small plates that go well washed down with a molasses rum sour ($13). There are squares of warm cornbread laced with jalapeño and dolloped with sweet-potato jam ($3), and free-range devilled eggs finished with cod fritters ($5). And who can say no to steamed Chinese bao stuffed with braised beef cheeks and trumpet-mushroom marmalade
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($4), or boudin noir sausage dressed with rum-soaked raisins and barely pickled mustard seeds ($3), especially at these prices? A terrific starter-sized salad of leafy Swiss chard comes tossed with slivered almonds and shredded Thunder Oak gouda ($7), while a trio of pulled-pork-shoulder tacos piled with pickled carrot slaw and spicy salsa verde ($12) can also be ordered as a DIY $40 shareable feast. In the same vein, Arctic char confit on pretzel toasts sided with crème fraîche
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the Museum and his eponymous Check out JKROM ouratonline wine bar on lower Church. This Corktown 550 Bayview, at Pottery Rd, 416-901-8234, café may not be quite as grand as his Wincafebelong.ca dows in Niagara Falls, but the dedication to Now that spring has sprung (cough), is the cause remains the same. there anywhere better to experience the Order this: at dinner, Kennedy’s signature wonder of nature reborn than the bucolic frites made with Ontario-grown Yukon Brick Works eco-centre? Spend the day Gold potatoes served with two types of wandering its wetland trails, then make a aioli ($6), followed by a tranche of fresh beeline for ex-Restaurant Makeover TV sustainable Pacific halibut à la meuniere chef Brad Long’s equally eco-conscious ($18) and apple pie à la cantina for the best of the season’s bounty. mode ($9); at brunch, Order this: at dinner, start with a Cobb salad of roasted Ontario beets poached organic tossed with toasted chicken, housepumpkin seeds and cured jambon apple cider vinaigrette blanc and ($12) before moving Search by rating, genre, pickled on to wine-braised wild leeks bison bourguignon price, neighbourhood, ($14). over thyme-scented review & more! Monday to Satspätzle ($29); at urday 8 am to 3 brunch, the inevitable Polenta pm (lunch from 11 Benny with houseat Grasslands is am), dinner Tuesbaked buttermilk bistopped with meaty day to Saturday cuits, maple-glazed ham, shiitake mushrooms. 5:30 pm to 10 pm. poached ouefs and classic holSunday brunch 10 landaise ($20). am to 3 pm. Closed some holidays. No resLunch Monday to Friday from 11:30 am, ervations. Licensed. Access: three steps at dinner Sunday to Friday from 5 to 9 pm, door, washrooms on same floor. Saturday 5 to 10 pm. Weekend brunch Rating: NNNNN 10:30 am to 3 pm. Closed holidays. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: barrierGRASSLANDS free. Rating: NNN✺ 478 Queen W, at Denison, 416-5045127, grasslands.to, @grasslandsto FABARNAK Stephen “Urban Herbivore” Gardner 519 Church, at Dundonald, 416-355reinvents his long-running Fressen as a 6781, fabarnak.com, @fabarnakresto stylish downtown lounge with a culinary This newish addition to the 519 Communscope far beyond most vegetarian restauity Centre makes us feel good on two rants. Who knew what’s good for you could fronts. Not only is the café part of a social taste this good, too? enterprise initiative that helps people with Order this: at dinner, seared starter-sized employment barriers get valuable experirounds of polenta topped with meaty ence in the resto biz, but the food that they shiitake mushrooms and garlicky wilted produce is of a shockingly professional calispinach in tomato-basil marinara sauce bre, as much as 70 per cent of it locally ($10); at brunch, the Monster Burger, a sourced. beefy baked black bean patty piled with Order this: at weekday lunch, the Square Peg, an ever-changing four-course tasting menu served in a lacquered bento box brimming with the likes of house-made headcheese crostini, puff-pastry pizza dressed with duck confit and crumbled blue cheese, braised beef tongue in horseradish crème fraîche, and retro banana Now flying solo at Splendido, Victor cake with salted caramel and tempered Barry is also responsible for the short chocolate ($11). Sunday brunch card at wife Nikki Lunch Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am to 3:30 Leigh McKean’s funky Fika (28 Kenspm, dinner Friday from 5:30 to 9 pm. ington, at Dundas West, 416-994Brunch Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, holidays. Reservations 7669, fikacafe.ca, @fikakensington, accepted. Licensed. Access: barrier-free. rating: NNN). The too-cute Market Rating: NNNNN✺
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Snow job As part of this year’s Images Festival, Frank at the AGO (317 Dundas West, at McCaul, 416-979-6688, ago.net/frank, @agotoronto) hosts avocado, lettuce, tomato and housemade ketchup and sided with skinny frites and organic greens in sweet tahini vinaigrette ($13). Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5:30 to 10 pm. Weekend brunch 10 am to 3 pm. Bar till close. Closed Monday, holidays. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: one step at door, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNNN
a simultaneous multi-course dinner and “moving-image excavation” of the gallery’s extensive collection of works by filmmaker Andrew Lampert on Friday (April 11) from 6 to 9 pm. None other than art superstar Michael Snow provides the live avant-garde dinner music. Admission is included with the price of chef Jeff Dueck’s prix fixe or à la carte lineup.
Teatro goes Over at College and Palmerston, Teatro has called it quits after a 16year run, an eternity for a once fashionable it-spot. With super-hot La Carnita and ex-Niagara Street Café’s Nick Liu’s imminent GwaiLo right next door, whoever’s taking over the spot would be a fool not to consider trendy takes on Southeast Asian SD street food or wacky tacos.
293 Palmerston, at College, 647342-6307, woodlottoronto.com, @WoodlotTO Proving that a cutting-edge kitchen can offer its vegetarian customers more than just gussied-up salad, David Haman’s celebrated west-side bistro keeps most
everybody happy with two parallel lineups, one carnivorous, the other geared to the rubber Birkenstock set. Order this: from the meat menu, naturally raised whey-fed pork chops with smoked chili pepper ’n’ chocolate sauce over charred spring onions ($29); from the veggie menu, smoked white bean and Savoy cabbage rolls with dried cherry, pistachio and sprouted organic barley ($24). Dinner Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 5 to 10 pm, Thursday to Saturday 5 to 11 pm; bakery same days from noon. Closed Monday, some holidays. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: one step at door, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNNNN✺ 3
Le Creuset mugs of endlessly refilled drip coffee ($2) and Splendido-baked cinnamon buns ($3). Splendido also supplies the Toulouse-style pork sausage and thickly sliced rustic bread that comes with the basic two-egg breakfast ($15). Barry cures the smoked organic Irish salmon and proper English muffin that accompany the perfunctory Benny ($14) as well. Both get additionally sided with crisply baked home fries and a whack of kale salad in a light sherry vinaigrette. Chef must not have received the memo about kale salad days being over.
Those same de-ribbed greens show up, appropriately enough on a wooden plank, as part of the Fika Smorgasbord ($20) alongside a coarse pork terrine and a mini Mason jar of tasty chicken pâté layered with creamy duck fat. There are halves of soft-poached runny eggs and slices of fat-streaked mortadella folded into little piles. A cube of smoky Gruyère, a two-bite wedge of Brie and a scattering of house-made quickles complete the somewhat pricey platter. Still, it’s considerably less than what SD brunch costs at Splendido.
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Dillon’s Unfiltered Gin 22
Thirsting for something independent, local and suitable for spring? Grab a bottle of Dillon’s Gin. Made from 100 per cent Ontario grape spirit and infused with 22 botanicals, many of which are grown by Niagara farmers, Dillon’s preserves full flavour by opting not to filter – so don’t be alarmed when it turns cloudy with the addition of ice or liquid. Price 750 ml/$39.95 Availability LCBO 358556
Local lights
Striving to drink responsibly? Partake of the fruits of local vineyards committed to sustainable production and eco-friendly initiatives. The conscious imbiber should check out bottles from this trio of Niagara eco-champs.
Wildass Red 2011
Jonny Gray
D.W. Alexander
19 Church, 416-364-8 368, dwalexander.com St. Lawrence Market, a neighbourhood famous for its historical buildings, swanky furniture shops and stacks of peameal bacon, now has its own self-identified premium drinkery. Opened just under a month ago in a heritage building that once housed its namesake’s leather business, D.W. Alexander taps into the axioms of modern cocktail bars, with its nondescript entrance (parka-clad doorman excepted), historical bent and whiskey drinks. The cocktails, designed by Aaron Beaudoin (Rock Lobster, Goods & Provisions) and executed by the charming Jonny Gray (Brassaii), are plugged into three categories: house, classic and beer. Consider the Old Fascist (Bulleit bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Amaro Lucano, demerara syrup, coriander and bay leaf tincture and cardamom bitters, $12) or Judy Blue Eyes (Tequila Tromba, Cointreau, vanilla syrup, yuzu and lemon juices, orange-flower water and lavender bitters, $15). Small bites are available, but the focus is on the drinks. Despite shelves lined with vintage encyclopedias, aspects of D.W. Alexander reek of brand-spanking-newness: there are no hooks installed on the bar just yet, and the space has the kind of virginal sheen well-worn establishments lost long ago to years of grime, shut-ins and washroom sex. Like anything, bars take time to settle into themselves, but I predict this one, providing a trendy service unique to its neighbourhood, will become a haven for young professionals. Suitable for post-work drinks or romancing a client, it’s the kind of place you can bring your crush for a cocktail- athon or cruise for pretty faces. Weave it into your weekly imbibing schedule and see what I mean. Access Entrance at street level, bar and lounge down a flight of stairs. Two steps to washrooms. Hours Tuesday to Friday 5 pm to 2 am and Saturday 6 pm to 2 am. Closed Sundays and Mondays
Rating: NNN Why Wildass is made at Niagara-on-the- Lake’s Stratus, the first LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) winery in the world. Sustainable processes are central to the Stratus philosophy, and to top it off, the vintner produces incredibly tasty wines. Gift the dry and fruity Wildass Red blend to an eco freak, or sip at home by candlelight. Price 750 ml/$19.95 Availability Vintages 86363
Featherstone Four Feathers 2011 Rating: NNN Why Ecological integrity is central at Featherstone. Among other things, a recycle sprayer and cover crops drastically minimize the necessity of chemical treatment for soil and vine. Bursting with bright florals and tropical fruits, this great-value VQA makes for easy drinking, especially as the weather warms. Price 750 ml/$14.95 Availability Vintages 341586
Southbrook
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Rating: NNNN Why Southbrook is the first Canadian winery to be awarded both organic and biodynamic certification for its methods, and its stunning hospitality pavilion is also LEED Gold-certified. Fresh and dry, this versatile VQA rosé is gorgeous for a prolonged late- afternoon lunch. Price 750 ml/$19.95 Availability LCBO 279117; Wine Country boutique exclusive
tasting notes Beer against breast cancer Sip craft for a cause at Beer4Boobs, the third annual collaborative brewing event in support of the PYNK program at Sunnybrook, which addresses the specific needs of younger women with breast cancer. Sample craft beers from some of
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the province’s most creative breweries on April 27 at Bellwoods Brewery (124 Ossington, 416-5354586, bellwoodsbrewery.com). Or take a jaunt to Hamilton’s The Ship (23 Augusta, 905-526-0792, theship.ca) on May 11 for round two. Tickets are $25 for each event. More info online at beer4boobs.ca.
The Rum Exchange, (67 Richmond West, 416-941-0000, @ therumexchange) is officially open. If you’re as desperate for warm-weather drinks and as curious about a clubby-looking rum bar as I am, then check it out.
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JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW at the Danforth Music Hall, Wednesday, April 2.
Rating: NNN Irish singer/songwriter James Vincent McMorrow’s intimate ballads fall somewhere between Bon Iver’s ethereal folk and James Blake’s electronically embellished torch songs, but with more of a rock feel. Even at his most upbeat, his songs are soft and delicate, so the overly chatty audience at the Danforth Music Hall was very distracting, even for those seated near the stage. A surprisingly large number of battles between shushers and loud talkers echoed around the room. The unfazed McMorrow handled it well, though, casually joking with the crowd between songs. He and his three-piece backing band sounded pristine, flawlessly reproducing the angelic harmonies of his recordings. Both his folkier tendencies and the electronic elements translated well to the stage, though the occasional rock-out moments seemed out of place.
No disputing his talent, but his back catalogue isn’t big enough to fill a long set with pure gold. If he’d cut the set list down a bit, the audience might not BENJAMIN BOLES have been so restless.
THE JULIE RUIN at the
Virgin Moblile Mod Club, ñ Saturday, April 5.
Rating: NNNN The last time Kathleen Hanna played Toronto was 10 years ago with Le Tigre, a high-energy trio of sparkly suited feminist/queer pop infiltrators. Now fronting five-piece band the Julie Ruin, Hanna’s onstage vibe veers toward self-effacing – but is no less potent. The 75-minute set mixed cuts from the Julie Ruin’s Run Fast and Hanna’s 1998 Julie Ruin solo album with material by Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, and was heavy on wry banter the crowd ate up. “I’m from the time of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” she deadpanned to a 21-year-old fan at the foot of the stage. Meanwhile, Hanna either did not see or chose not to acknowledge a banner dropped by trans activists asking her to address the Michigan
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THE UNDERACHIEVERS with DILLON COOPER at Tattoo, Sunday, April 6. Rating: NNN
It makes sense that the Toronto stop of the Eyes Of The World tour was an all-ages gig: the performers were all barely over twenty themselves. Dillon Cooper’s quickly spat standout tune, Everyday Life, sounded very mature, though – it recalled A Tribe Called Quest, Nice & Smooth and, mostly, the boom-bap revivalism of fellow Beast Coast young ’un Joey Bada$$. But as game as the packed room was for that opener, they lost their shit when the Underachievers’ Issa Gold and AK emerged. Some of the psychedelic production subtleties got buried either by the loud crowd or the sound mix, they seemed a little off-beat on their bestknown single, Gold Soul Theory, and their delivery was forced sometimes, like they were trying to yell over the crowd instead of letting the mics do their job. (The guys have such a nice flow on record.) But what Issa and AK lacked in technique they made up for in fan appreciation – blunt-sharing, near-constant high-fives and handshakes. One girl even crowd-surfed her way onto the stage. JULIA LECONTE Pretty turnt up for a school night. Womyn’s Music Festival’s policy against admitting transgender women. Politics aside, the Julie Ruin brought robust energy to the stage that Hanna matched with equally clear and forceful vocal delivery. The back catalogue covers rarely sounded as tight and together as the new songs, and Run Fast is more ambitious in scope than Hanna’s older material.
Wistful ballads Lookout, Eau D’Bedroom Dancing and Goodnight, Goodbye landed with maximum impact. KEVIN RITCHIE
LONDON GRAMMAR at the Phoenix, Monday, April
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Rating: NNNN As soon as the Phoenix’s overhead lights dimmed, a reverential hush fell
over the crowd. Amethyst beams illuminated the stage, revealing three silhouettes. And then came Hannah Reid’s voice: it dramatically croons and whispers, then soars to incredible heights before plunging into deep, sensual growls. She was flanked by guitarist Dan Rothman and Dot Major, who played keyboards, drums, synths and djembe, but Reid’s voice was the London-based trio’s not-so-secret weapon. Florence Welch comes to mind, but Reid’s pipes are wholly her own. London Grammar’s hour-long set showcased the reverb-heavy electronic pop found on their enormously popular debut, If You Wait, released last fall. It felt short, but the band played everything they’ve got, including a vocal line from Help Me Lose My Mind, Reid’s collaboration with Disclosure. Opener Hey Now was an airy slow burner that elicited goose bumps, while Wasting My Young Years provided the most dramatic moment of the night: as soon as the climax hit, the song faded, leaving Reid crying out repeatedly, “Don’t leave me hanging on.” SAMANTHA EDWARDS NOW APRIL 10-16 2014
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clubs&concerts hot this The War on Drugs week Americana Rock
Fevers, Coronado, Language Arts, Triple Gangers Horseshoe (370 Queen West), tonight (Thursday, April 10) See Language Arts preview, page 44. The National, Daughter Massey Hall (178 Victoria), tonight and Friday (April 10 and 11) Softly anthemic indie rock. Alejandra Ribera, Mo Kenney Royal Cinema (608 College), Friday (April 11) Dark, theatrical trilingual folk. Stompin’ Tom Memorial w/ Sarah Harmer, Wayne Petti, Tony Dekker, Wax Mannequin and others Horseshoe (370 Queen West), Saturday (April 12) Tribute show & Street Soccer benefit. Prabha Atre, Chetna Banawat, Kedar Naphade, Vikas Naregal Glenn Gould Studio (250 Front West), Saturday (April 12) Indian classical music.
Cauldron, Blizaro, Pyres, Manacle Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), Saturday (April 12) See preview, page 46. The Budos Band Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), Sunday (April 13) Daptone instrumental soul. Michael Feuerstack, the Olympic Symphonium The Piston (937 Bloor West), Sunday (April 13) Prolific Montreal singer/songwriter. See album review, page 54. FKA twigs Wrongbar (1279 Queen West), Monday (April 14) English PBR&B. Shapeshifter, Memorecks, Sylvermayne The Garrison (1197 Dundas West), Wednesday (April 16) New Zealand drum ’n’ bass. Julianna Barwick Double Double Land (209 Augusta), Wednesday (April 16) See preview, page 52.
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DJ Questlove Tattoo doors 9 pm, $15. INK, PDR, RT, SS. April 17.
Music From Tokyo: Vol 6 Rivoli and Lee’s Palace $15, adv $10. RT, SS, TW. May 16 and 17.
Anti-Vibes, Sluts on 45, the Terminals, City Death, Politikill Incorrect, Sabotage, Beaver Slap, Anxiety, Unfinished Business Girls
Malika Tirolien & Kobo Town
Just Wanna Have Punk Smiling Buddha 7 pm, all ages, $10-$12 or pwyc. April 18.
Tasseomancy, Wish, RLDML, DJ Cell Memory & Daniel Vila Con-
struction Volume 1 Double Double Land doors 9 pm, all ages, $5-$10. torontolongwinter. com. April 19.
Steven Page, Hawksley Workman Stratford Festival Forum: Shakespeare
Lulaworld Festival Lula Lounge 8 pm, $tba. May 18. Electric Island Concert + Picnic Series Centre Island $tba. electricisland.to. May 19, July 1, August 4 and September 1.
Panda Bear Opera House doors 8 pm, $21.50. RT, SS, TF. May 20.
Music listings appear by day, then by genre, then alphabetically by venue. Event names are in italics. See Venue Index, online at nowtoronto.com, for address and phone number. = Critics’ pick (highly recommended) ñ 5= Queer night
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All listings are free. Send to: music@nowtoronto.com, fax to 416-364-1168 or mail to Music, NOW Magazine, 189 Church, Toronto M5B 1Y7. Include artist(s), genre of music, event name (if any), venue name and address, time, ticket price and phone number or website. Deadline is the Thursday before publication at 5 pm. Weekly events must confirm their listing once a month.
Thursday, April 10 Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul
Art Gallery of Ontario Massive 10 Party
HS, RT, SS, TF. May 30.
RT, SS, TM. May 1.
pm, $20.50-$35.50. TM. June 1.
Toronto Sinfonietta, Fr Eugene O’Hagan, Fr Martin O’Hagan, Fr David Delargy, Toronto Choir
Richard Buckner Horseshoe doors 9
Vladimir Spivakov & Moscow Virtuosi 35th Anniversary Tour Roy Thom-
son Hall 8 pm, $55-$125. RTH. May 9.
Ellie Goulding, Tegan & Sara, Alyssa Reid, Magic!, Andrew Allen, Kristina Maria Canadian
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Camm Hunter Adelaide Hall doors 7 pm,
all ages, $15. PDR, RT, SS, TF. May 15.
Music Hall doors 7 pm, all ages, $21.50$31.50. TM. July 6.
The Fray, Barcelona & Oh Honey Future, Rico Love, Que & Bando Jonez Sound Academy doors 8 pm, $38.
shoe doors 9 pm, $15. HS, RT, SS, TF. May 30.
La Roux The Danforth Music Hall doors 7
Tattoo8 pm, $12. INK, RT, SS, TM. May 6.
June 29.
Fitz & the Tantrums The Danforth
White Cowbell Oklahoma Horse-
Vic Mensa Tattoo doors 9 pm, $22. PDR,
The Reason, the Dirty Nil, Stuck on Planet Earth, the C’Mons
Centre $45-$225. TM. June 26.
White Lung Garrison 8 pm, $10. TF.
Echo Beach at Molson Amphitheatre doors 7 pm, all ages, $49.50-$60. LN. July 11.
Palace. May 24.
Sheezer Lee’s Palace doors 9 pm, $13.50.
Gala Concert On The Occasion Of Canonization Of John XXIII and John Paul II Queen Elizabeth Theatre 7 pm, $55-$75. 416-5880555, r adiorodzina.com. May 3.
Brandon Boyd, JC Chasez, Michelle Williams, John Rotten Lydon Jesus Christ Superstar Air Canada
Chad VanGaalen, Cousins Lee’s
Slam Royal Conservatory of Music Koerner Hall 8 pm, $29-$54. April 23.
Music Week Kool Haus doors 6 pm, $49.49. cmw.net. May 9.
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Groove is underrated, and often goes undetected when done well. You simply find that a song is making you feel good – awesome, even – and when you unravel why, it’s because of subtle, hypnotic rhythms propelling things optimistically forward. Adam Granduciel of the War on Drugs is a groove genius, layering real drums with drum machines and then adding shiny, impressive electric guitar lines, humming organs, reflective lyrics, opensky melodies and his Dylanesque vocals overtop. People are taking note, no question. The Philly band’s sometimes sprawling new album, Lost In The Dream, is a critical hit, and both of these Toronto shows sold out ages ago. White Laces open at the Horseshoe, and Andre Ethier at Lee’s Palace. Monday (April 14) at the Horseshoe (370 Queen West) and Tuesday (April 15) at Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor West), doors 8 pm. $16.50. HS, RT, SS, TF.
pm, $13.50. HS, RT, SS, TF. June 6.
DevilDriver, Carnifex, Revocation, Whitechapel, Rivers of Nihil, Fit for an Autopsy Opera House doors 5:30 pm, all ages, $30. RT, TF. June 10.
Justin Rutledge Record release Rivoli
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Horse-
shoe doors 8:30 pm, $20. HS, RT, SS, TF. June 16.
Jello Biafra & the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Negative Approach Opera House doors 8 pm, $22. RT, SS, TF. June 17.
Black Flag, HOR, Cinema Cinema El Mocambo doors 8 pm, $26. RT, TF. June 19.
Ms Lauryn Hill Sound Academy doors 8 pm, $60. PDR, RT, SS, TM. June 21.
A Great Big World The Danforth
Solstafir & Junius Hard Luck Bar doors 7:30 pm, $20. RT, TF. May 15.
Music Hall doors 7 pm, all ages, $24.50$39.50. RT, SS, TM. June 24.
Kinoko Teikoku, Uchu Conbini, jizue, Happy!Mari, nayuta Next
Delta Rae Horseshoe doors 8:30 pm, $20. HS, RT, SS, TF. June 26.
INK, PDR, RT, SS, TM. July 11.
Michael Franti & Spearhead, SOJA, Brett Dennen, Trevor Hall Soulshine Summer Tour Echo Beach at
Molson Amphitheatre 4:30 pm, $45. TM. July 15.
Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Asking Alexandria, Body Count w/ Ice T, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Miss May I and others Mayhem Festival Mol-
Filthy Gorgeous, Johnny Hockin & Joseph of Mercury, Joseph & the Mercurials, DJ Soundbwoy, 9 pm. Baltic Avenue Finnegan’s Wake, the Fiscals, Eric McCauley 9 pm. Cadillac Lounge Megan Lane (blues-rock power trio) 9 pm.5 Cameron House The Millwinders (rockabilly) 10 pm, Scott Cook 6 pm. The Central Hey!, DW, Cole Burns, Sham 10 pm, Shug’s Grandkids 5:30 pm. Comfort Zone Cod Bless Fest Mimico, Sexy Merlin, Moonwood 9 pm. Daniels Spectrum Tangled Kids Fest! Elizabeth Morris, Lazylegs (pop) 9 am to noon. Drake Hotel Lounge The Digs (funk) doors 11 pm. The Garrison Ben Reed & the Paul Reiser Pulverizers, Johnny Awesome & the Goodtones, McPherson doors 9 pm. The Hideout The Clearing, the Ruddy Limbs, OL’CD, Dylan Reisch (rock) doors 9 pm. Holy Oak Cafe Carey Oaky (pop) 9 pm. Horseshoe Fevers, Coronado, Language Arts, Triple Gangers doors 8:30 pm. See Language Arts preview, page 44. Kensington Lodge Jam Derek Mok 7 pm. Linsmore Tavern Aaron Tesis (indie) 9 pm. Lula Lounge Bard from the Club (reggae) 9:30 pm. Massey Hall The National, Daughter doors 7:15 pm, all ages. Mélange Open Stage Lee Van Leer 9 pm.
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Combichrist, Willam Control, New Years Day (aggrotech) doors 8 pm.
son Amphitheatre doors 1 pm, all ages, $22.50-$79.50. LN, TM. July 25.
Orbit Room
Sisters Euclid w/ Kevin Breit 10 pm.
Jack White, Benjamin Booker Air Canada Centre 8
pm. $29.50-$65.50. TM. July 31. Mad Decent Block Party Fort York Garrison maddecentblockparty. com. August 15.
Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Tyler Farr Burn It Down Tour Molson Amphitheatre doors 6:30 pm, all ages, $29.75-$89.75. LN, TM. August 28.
Amaranthe, Within Temptation Sound Acad-
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Afternoon Pavel Haas Quartet 1:30 pm. Enwave Theatre I Send You This Cadmium Red Art of Time Ensemble.
First Canadian Place Waterfall Stage
Pauper’s Pub Jam Mike Barnes (rock) 10 pm. The Piston Rival Boys, Andrew Ennals & his
anadian Opera Company Preview Perform C ance 12:15 & 1:15 pm.
Checkered Past, Beams 9 pm. Rivoli Birds of Bellwoods, Running Red Lights, Chris Strazz, Midnight Vesta doors 8:30 pm. The Sister Dick Duck & the Doinks 7:30 pm. Smiling Buddha Hatley, Rachel Naftolin, Riley Szulc Band (indie pop/rock) 9:30 pm. Southside Johnny’s Skip Tracer 9:30 pm.
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre Up
Jumped Spring Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Jazz Message Quartet noon to 1 pm. The Great Hall Swing Fever: Royal Canadian Legion & Humber College benefit Pickup Swing Ensemble (40s big band/swing) 8 pm. Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine Daniel Barnes Groove Trio (jazz/world) 8 pm. Jane Mallett Theatre Music Toronto Parker Quartet w/ Kikuei Ikeda (violist) 8 pm. The Jazz Bistro Omer Klein (jazz piano). Kama Thursdays At Five Pat LaBarbera & Canadian Jazz Quartet (saxophonist) 5 pm. Montgomery’s Inn Neapolitan Music Festival. Musideum SoJay (Unplugged) Sophia Jackson, Solomon Joseph, Roger Sader 8 pm. Old Mill Inn Home Smith Bar David Occhipinti Trio 7:30 pm. Poetry Jazz Cafe Andrew McAnsh Group (experimental jazz) 9 pm. Reposado The Reposadists (Gypsy-bop jazz). The Rex Ross Wooldridge Trio 6:30 pm.
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Language Arts indie pop
There’s a whole lot of feeling on Toronto band’s newest album By Julia Leconte
Language Arts with Fevers,coronado and Triple Gangers at the Horseshoe (370 Queen West), Thursday (April 10), 8:30 pm. $7. 416-598-4753.
“Language Arts is essentially me and whoever wants to be on board,” says Kristen Cudmore between sips of a latte. “It’s a pressure-free zone.” For her bandmates, sure. But for the guitarist/singer/ composer who’s been making music under that alias since 2005, putting out album number three has been a pressure cooker situation. “I’m doing eight jobs. It’s a lot of work right now,” she says without betraying any sign of fatigue. For Cudmore, this caffeine stop at Rustic Owl – a Bloor & Dovercourt coffee shop in her neighbourhood – provides a brief break in her schedule. Those eight hats are in addition to her Regent Park music outreach job and parttime dog-walking gig. Wonderkind (Maple), her first album since moving to Toronto from Vancouver in 2010, has been a long time coming. “I wasn’t happy about it,” she says about the hiatus. “Basically, I was at the mercy of other people’s timelines. I put my last record out on my own. I funded it, paid for the publicity and did all the work, and it was just like – there’s only so much I can do on my own! So this time I wanted to do it where it gets heard a little bit more.” To help her achieve the decidedly less “indie” sound she was going for, she enlisted producer Darryl Neudorf. Recording on his Orangeville farm resulted in a much slicker third album. But despite the idyllic setting, it wasn’t easy. To begin with, Cudmore was facing an apartment move, a breakup and a last-minute loss of album funding. Then, while in the studio, two of her close friends in Vancouver died: a best friend from high school with whom she’d started a band called the Guess Why in Grade 7, and a fellow musician who had pushed her to perform live when Cudmore was still struggling with stage fright. “So I’m trying to be happy around my bandmates and not show my emotions, but my heart’s on my sleeve
most of the time. One night after everyone had done their parts, I said to Darryl, ‘I’m having a hard time. I don’t know what to do.’ He gave me this pep talk and kept quoting The Fast And The Furious,” she recalls, laughing. “They were really good quotes!” – more laughs – “and they worked. Then, every time we were tracking he would give me the perfect direction, and I’d feel suddenly engulfed with positive energy thinking about my friends. It’s hard to explain, but it’s definitely a special record to me in that way. I feel like they are on it.” Cudmore also credits her bandmates with keeping her in the zone. Two members – drummer Neil MacIntosh and keyboardist Joel Visentin – have been with her since 2010, while bass player Soren Nissen has been on-board almost a year. (He replaced his roommate, Joe Ernewein, who played on the album.) “Being in their presence during that time definitely made things a lot easier – I could really enjoy the music,” she says. A classical guitarist (“I’ve kind of been giving my life to it since I was 12”), Cudmore is currently coping with chronic back pain from teaching the instrument for 11 years (including 60 students/week in Vancouver). On Wonderkind, a richly layered, poppy effort that blends prog rock and classical elements, she made her electric guitar debut. You can’t help but be reminded of fellow guitar virtuoso St. Vincent’s latest release, and even neo-folkie Mutual Benefit when the languid strings kick in. But Cudmore’s vocals give Language Arts a sound all its own. Her voice gets a lot of attention, but the truth is she’s got more than one: she sweetly croons on 5 Ws, sing-speaks on the title track, gets spoken-word poetic on Oh Tangible World and full-on raps on What If It Were To Be Reworked. What all the songs have in common is Cudmore’s heart-on-sleeve honesty. “The ones people grasp onto are natural and vulnerable and real. I hope some of this record comes across that way,” she says. “There are definitely a lot of feelings going on.” 3 julial@nowtoronto.com | @julialeconte
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DISGRACELAND A Hard Days Night DJ Nick Harris (rock/hip-hop favourites) 10 pm. DRAKE HOTEL UNDERGROUND Album Release Slakah the Beatchild, DJ Soulchild 8 pm. EFS Untitled Simon Jain doors 10 pm. GOODHANDY’S T-Girl Party DJ Todd Klinck.5 HANDLEBAR Strawberry Sandwiches Catalist, Famous Lee, Kaewonder (vinyl) 10 pm. RIVOLI POOL LOUNGE DJ Bunitall (R&B/hip-hop). TATTOO DJ Tom Trago, Kevin McPhee doors 9 pm. WAYLA BAR Random Play DJ Dwayne Minard (70s/80s) 10 pm.
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CAULDRON METAL
Toronto trio return from Europe with Venom-inspired stage show By CARLA GILLIS
om-inspired stage show that will bring to a close the promotion cycle for their 2012 full-length album, Tomorrow’s Lost (529 Bloor West), Saturday (April 12), 9 pm. $10 at the door. 416(Earache). 532-1598. Back in the day, thrashy English metal legends Venom pulled out all the stops for their concerts: risers, fog maTouring can be a risky business for musicians, but in the case chines, pyro, lighting rigs, hair-whipping. Cauldron won’t get of Cauldron, it can also be life-threatening. During the Toaway with pyro at Lee’s Palace, but they’ll have all the rest. ronto band’s recent venture to Europe, the traditional metal “There won’t be a lot of theatrics,” Decay says. “Probably three-piece and American tourmates Volture got into an none. Just a stage show that looks totally fucking cool.” altercation with some drunken tourists in Barcelona. Then They’ll film it for a potential VHS-only concert video, and the next night they were chased by an armed street gang in also have on hand their brand new 7-inch, which features Marseille. covers of Gowan’s Moonlight Desires, Bathory’s Sacrifice “It was totally like that movie The Warriors,” says singer/ and Kratos’s Iron Beast. The Gowan cover is pretty left-field bassist Jason Decay, freshly returned to Toronto, about the (“It’s a really good song, underrated outside of Canada, that Marseille incident. “We were outnumbered, so we had to lends itself to heavy metal,” Decay explains) since the band split up and run. Me and Ian [Chains, Cauldron’s guitarist] usually wears its NWOBHM influences loudly and proudly. ran for five blocks and hid in some shrubbery for an hour Does getting tagged “retro” or “throwback” ever bother and a half. We happened to have a bottle of wine on us, so them? we drank that, worked up some liquid courage and eventu“I don’t really care about inventing shit,” says Decay. “I ally found our way back.” mean, most bands that are current are ripping off someBut there were highs to balance out the lows, including thing another band did a month ago. I wouldn’t even say having Venom’s Mantas join them on guitar and backup we’re ripping off what happened 30 years ago, but we’re vocals in Newcastle during their cover of Venom’s Die Hard. definitely taking that influence and then putting it through The timing couldn’t have been better: Cauldron, rounded our own filters to try to come up with something unique.” 3 out by drummer Myles Deck, have been working out a VenRCM_NOW_1-3_bw_Mar20+Apr10__V 14-03-04 4:26 PM carlag@nowtoronto.com Page 1 | @carlagillis
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Nirvana lives Nevermind the Hall of Fame; the band’s real legacy lies in today’s musicians By Shehzaad jiwani
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Arts Life Is A Cabaret, Eh? Ensemble Polaris, Francesco Pellegrino 8 pm. Old Mill Inn Home Smith Bar Arlene Smith Quartet 7:30 pm. Poetry Jazz Cafe Patrick Hewan & Co 9:30 pm. Revival Electro Swing Circus Rambunctious, Foxtrot Holmes, DJ Medicineman (1920-40s vintage & circus party) doors 9 pm. The Rex Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Jazz Message Quintet 9:30 pm, Artie Roth Quartet 6:30 pm, Hogtown Syncopators 4 pm. Roy Thomson Hall Goode Plays Mozart Richard Goode (piano) 7:30 pm, Orpheus Choir of Toronto noon. Touché Mistura Fina Quartet (Brazilian MPB music) 10:30 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross Scaramella Chamber Ensemble 10 pm.
Dance Music/DJ/Lounge
Nirvana are being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on Thursday (April 10), days after the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s suicide. And though most of the Seattle grunge trio’s legacy has already been mined, repackaged and reissued, that statement is still a weighty one. Would Cobain have wanted to be recognized by exactly the kind of institution he despised? Is a punk band still punk if it’s in the Rock Hall? Who cares? Nirvana entered the pantheon of rock the second Smells Like Teen Spirit first aired on MTV, and they cemented their place there on April 5, 1994. How many David Fricke editorials
have to be reprinted before people accept that they were just a really, really, really good band? Hopefully, their induction will put an end to the nostalgia trips and cash grabs that focus on everything except what made the man and the band so vital in the first place. What keeps generations of music fans coming back to Nirvana is – obviously – their music. Kids don’t care about Courtney Love’s Vanity Fair interview. They want to hear a guy scream “No recess!” at the top of his lungs. The overdoses don’t matter to a teenager watching Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! for the first time. The albums are all we have left,
“When I first heard Nirvana, it was like a beacon of light cutting through the dark waters that was mainstream radio in small-town Manitoba.”
“Nirvana is an amazing reminder to me that pop music can still be honest.” Katie Monks, Dilly Dally
Gavin Gardiner, The Wooden Sky
“Nirvana was the first band that I liked. Not my parents, not my friends. Me. Nirvana was mine.” Jesse Crowe, Beliefs
“Kurt, as Nirvana, became the only public figure I had growing up who seemed to share in my younger feelings of pain and loneliness stemming from divorce and rootlessness.” Susie Parish, The Beverleys “I probably wouldn’t have made it out of high school without that band.” Annabelle Lee, Mexican Slang “They were the reason I first realized that acoustic guitar was limiting.” Anna Mayberry, Anamai/HSY “Nirvana is the reason I didn’t feel like a loser for playing punk rock and for dreaming it was something I could actually build my life around.”
Jonny Dovercourt, Wavelength Music Series
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and they’re all we ever needed. To mark its 20th anniversary this past fall, I helped curate a tribute to Nirvana’s final album, In Utero, along with Toronto indie rock band the Wooden Sky and local label Hand Drawn Dracula. The compilation proved how widely Nirvana’s influence had spread in two decades, inspiring bands of all sorts here in Toronto alone. Some of them spoke to me about how they were affected by Nirvana’s music. Now, that seems like an honour Cobain would appreciate – more than anything an antiquated institution could award him.
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“Nirvana is the reason I love guitar feedback. It made me realize a guitar solo doesn’t have to be some douchebag wanking off on a guitar.” Jude, HSY “Nirvana is a huge influence in the way I think about dynamics and tension when arranging music, and how these two things can catapult the melody in the most effective way.” Ben Reinhartz, Beliefs/Dilly Dally/Neon Windbreaker
Anamai play the Holy Oak Cafe (1241 Bloor West), Wednesday (April 16); HSY play CineCycle (129 Spadina) April 26.
Shehzaad Jiwani is a singer and guitarist in the band Greys. Greys play a free show at Sonic Boom on Record Store Day (April 19) with HSY, PS I Love You, Diana and more. 3 music@nowtoronto.com
Club 120 Full Force Fridays DJs Ping, Tongue & Lady Bliss 10 pm.5 CODA Laurent Garnier, Jamie Kidd, Greg Gow, Gera doors 10 pm. Crawford Upstairs Phazed DJ Aphillyaded (hip-hop/old school/R&B) 9 pm. Crawford Downstairs House Party 9 pm. Curzon DJ Mr Stylus (hip-hop/funk) 10 pm. Dance Cave Bif Bang Pow DJ Trevor (60s mod Brit pop) 10 pm. Drake Hotel Lounge DJ Your Boy Brian doors 10 pm. Drake Hotel Underground Lay These Knight doors 11 pm. Drake One Fifty DJ Dougie Boom doors 9 pm. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar DJ Sammy Rawal 9 pm. Goodhandy’s Sweat Fridays DJs Little Bad Ass, Henry, Bhui, DWhy, Tongue & Lady Bliss 10 pm.5 Handlebar Hug Life DJs Totally OK 10 pm. The Hoxton Mr Carmack & Sweater Beats, Djemba Djemba doors 10 pm. Johnny Jackson 90s Party DJ Fawn & PHNM (alt rock/pop/hip-hop). Lithuanian House Promise Garden Party Seychelle, Brink, Richard Brooks, Ben Cormier (house/techno) 10 pm. Maison Mercer Up All Night Will Sparks doors 10 pm. The Piston Synthesexer (indie electro) 10 pm. Rivoli Pool Lounge DJ Stu (rock & roll). The Savoy Frkn Wknd DJ Caff (R&B/hip-hop/ dancehall) 10 pm. Sex Laser Creature Feature DJ Wilderness Creature 10 pm. UNIUN Factory Fridays Tommy Trash, Manzone & Strong (house) 10 pm. Unlovable Dirty Talk DJs Diana M & Pammm (Italo disco/Euro synthpop/weird) 10 pm.
Saturday, April 12 Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul
Alleycatz Soular (R&B/soul/funk). Bovine Sex Club Brutal Chérie, Reminder, the Ready’s, Owen Wilson (punk) doors 9:30 pm.
Burroughes Building Relive Prom (50s to
90s prom dress code in effect) The Intentions, DJ Efsharp 8 pm. Cadillac Lounge The Rizdales 10 pm. Cavern Bar Thirdrite, Mental Circuit, Breadfan, On the Verge (rock) 8:30 pm. Daniels Spectrum Closer To The Heart: Benefit for Regent Park School of Music Larry Evoy, Cooper Evoy, Glenn Milchem, Holly Woods, Kevin Kane, Holly McNarland, Lorraine Segato, Hill & the Sky Heroes, Thompson Egbo doors 7 pm. The Garrison Artists For A Better City Fundraiser For Olivia Chow Amélie et les Singes Bleus, Zachary Bennett, Jordan B Wright & the Starks, Darlin & Dinah Thorpe, Teiya Kasahara, Amai Kuda, DJ Secretagent doors 8 pm. Handlebar Big Fraiser, Ketamine Girls, Borders (rock/blues) 9 pm. Harlem Treble Attack (reggae/ska/funk/soul) 7:30 to 11 pm. The Hideout The North, Affinity, the Lipstick Junkies (rock) 10 pm. Holy Oak Cafe Persian Rugs (pop) 10 pm. Horseshoe The 2nd Annual Stompin Tom Memorial Show & benefit for Street Soccer Canada Sarah Harmer, Wayne Petti, Tom Wilson, Tony Dekker, Jose Contreras,
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Wax Mannequin, the Olympic Symphonium and others doors 9 pm. Hugh’s Room Highway 61 Revisited: A Tribute To Bob Dylan Jason Fowler, Gregory Hoskins, David Gillis, Kevin Breit, Ariana Gillis and others 8:30 pm. Lee’s Palace Cauldron, Blizaro, Pyres, Manacle (metal) 9 pm. See preview, page 46. Linsmore Tavern The Merves (tribute to Joan Jett & the Ramones) 9:30 pm. The Local Jimmy Byron (rockabilly roots) 9 pm. Lola Chris Lord Ideal 9 pm. Massey Hall Classic Albums Live: The Eagles Hotel California 8 pm. McQueen’s Pub The Ronnie Hayward Trio (rockabilly) 4 to 7:30 pm. Orbit Room Ride the Tiger (60s & 70s soul/ Motown/stax/R&B) 10 pm. Press Club aBabe Saturday Chris Harper Band, Samantha Scott, Tereza Tomek 9:30 pm. The Rex Danny Marks (pop) noon. Rivoli CD release Chasing Jane, Glass Ampp, Dear Love, Little Black Dress doors 8 pm. The Rockpile East Y&T (rock) 8 pm, all ages. Ryerson Oakham House Tangled Arts Festival: Krip-Hop Nation Kounterclockwise, DJ Rob Da’ Noize Temple (hip-hop) 8 pm. Silver Dollar Greg Ashley, Michael Rault, the John Brothers Piano Co, Tang Soleil 9 pm. The Sister CD release Greg Smith & the Dreamers, We Are French, the Back 40. Smiling Buddha Dig it Up, Barrasso, Los (punk rock) 9 pm. Southside Johnny’s Paul James (rockabilly) 10 pm, The Bear Band (rock/blues) 4 to 8 pm. Unicorn Pub Half Hour City (alt rock) 10 pm. Virgin Mobile Mod Club Destruction, Krisiun, Exmortus 7:30 pm.
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Bar Radio Will Matthews (roots) 9 pm. Black Swan Mark Yan & Barry Mulcahy 9 pm, Open Stage And Jam Brian Gladstone 2 pm.
Cameron House Mayhemingways 10 pm,
Big Tobacco & the Pickers (country) 6 to 8 pm.
Cameron House Back Room Bison Sound,
the Corner.
The Central Dalton Crook, Whale Eye, the
Dirty Darlins, Rebecca Loveday Harrison (folk/ acoustic) 9:30 pm, A Fellow Ship 5:30 pm. Dakota Tavern Bluegrass Brunch 10 am to 2 pm. Dora Keogh Lucag Stagg Band (roots) 10 pm. Free Times Cafe Chris Birkett (folk) 8:30 pm. Full of Beans Coffee Rebas Open Mic Saturdays Jim Amar 1 to 4 pm. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar Arlene Paculan 9 to 11 pm. Glenn Gould Studio Prabha Atre, Chetna Banawat, Kedar Naphade, Vikas Naregal (Indian classical music) 7 pm. Graffiti’s Album release Lisa Marie Kruchak, Emily Jill West 9 pm. Habits Gastropub Fullarton Brothers w/ Ben MacPherson (folk) 9 pm. Humble Beginnings Songbird (folk) 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Kehillat Eytz Chaim Azalea (alt country) 10:30 am, all ages. Lazy Daisy’s Cafe Woodshed Open Mic H annah Naimon (Appalachain ballads) doors 6 pm. The Local Arthur Renwick (blues) 5 pm. Lula Lounge Moda Eterna (salsa) 10:30 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross Prince Enoki 10 pm, Scott B Sympathy 6:30 pm, Jamzac 3 pm.
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Young Centre for the Performing Arts Cabaret Series Andrew Penner 8:30 pm.
Jazz/Classical/Experimental
Array Space Trio 7090 8 pm. Chalkers Pub Mike Murley Trio 6 to 9 pm. Columbus Centre Waltzes & Overtures The
Greater Toronto Philarmonic Orchestra 8 pm. Enwave Theatre I Send You This Cadmium Red Art of Time Ensemble. Grace United Church Classic And Sacred Piano Works Anne Gardener Evans (piano) 7 pm. Grossman’s The Happy Pals 4:30 to 8 pm. Harlem West Madette (jazz) 7:30 pm. Heliconian Hall Tension/Resolution The Toy Piano Composers 8 pm. The Jazz Bistro Marc J ordan 9 pm. Musideum Mason Victoria’s Minature Dance Band 8 pm. Nawlins Jazz Bar The N’Awlins All Star Band w/ Brooke & Duane Blackburn (jazz/blues) 9 pm, Sam Heineman (piano jazz) 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Old Mill Inn Home Smith Bar Chris Gale Trio 7:30 pm. Paintbox Bistro Piano Plus-Swing Into Spring
Roberto Occhipinti Quintet 8 & 9:30 pm, Jazz Student Trios 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Pilot Tavern Norman Marshall Villeneuve’s Jazz Message Quintet 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Poetry Jazz Cafe Jon Foster Group (experimental jazz) 9:30 pm. The Rex Dave Restivo Quintet 9:45 pm, Nick Teehan Group 7 pm, Dan White Sextet 3:30 pm. Roy Thomson Hall Goode Plays Mozart Richard Goode (piano) 8 pm. Seven44 Climax Jazz Band (traditional jazz) 4 to 7 pm. Toronto Centre for the Arts Show Choir Canada National Championships 1 to 10 pm. Unitarian Congregation Great Hall Here Comes Spring Lush Cello Ensemble 8 pm. Victoria Chapel Basso Obbligato Scaramella (chamber music) 8 pm.
Dance Music/DJ/Lounge
Andy Poolhall Older Than Oldskool DJ Flex, DJ Dr Trance, DJ Marty McFly (house/booty/ trance/breakbeats) 10 pm. Baltic Avenue Homework: Dance Music From The Future Goin’ Steady DJs doors 10 pm. Barcode DJ Scream, Getatkat, City X Nights, Brooklyn Brand. BassLine Music Bar TDotLove v.3 DJ Spinz & Traj MC 9 pm. The Cage 292 Shitshow Saturdays DJ Raz (metal/industrial/rock) doors 10 pm. Clinton’s Shake, Rattle, Roll (60s rock/pop/ soul) doors 10 pm. CODA Pan Pot doors 10 pm. Crawford Upstairs Ignition DJ Caff & Walmer Convenience (R&B/hip-hop/dancehall) 10 pm. Crawford Downstairs DJ Mista Jiggz (90s hip-hop/R&B) 9 pm. Dance Cave Full On DJ Pat (alternative) 10 pm. Drake Hotel Underground Quatro Conor Cutz & Rouge doors 11 pm. Drake Hotel Lounge The Soul Proprietor doors 10 pm. Goodhandy’s Bad Girls Of History Burlesque DJ Tanner doors 9 pm.5 Guvernment Size N/A Tour AN21, Third Party, Max Vangeli, Qulinez 10 pm. The Hoxton Tycho doors 7 pm. Lou Dawg’s DJ Kenny Bounce (funk/soul/ blues/hi-hop) 10 pm. The Piston Beam Me Up (disco party) 10 pm. The Red Light Strictly Business 4th Anniversary DJs Serious & Numeric 10 pm. Rivoli Pool Lounge DJ Plan B (hip-hop/rap/club). Rivoli Bump’n Hustle DJs Paul E Lopes, Mike Tull (old school/disco/soul/funk/hip-hop/ house) doors 10 pm. The Savoy Oooh! Oooh! (R&B/hip-hop/ dancehall) 10 pm. Sneaky Dee’s Shake-A-Tail. 3030 Dundas West Open Mind DJ Corey Dawkins (soca/dancehall/hip-hop) 10 pm. Wrongbar Hnny, Members Only, Charlton 10 pm.
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Sunday, April 13 Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul
Cadillac Lounge Whiskey Jack & Debbie Fleming (bluegrass/country) 4 to 7 pm. The Great Hall Fight! 4 Cancer Benefit for the Princess Margaret Foundation Time Giant (pro wrestling & live music) doors 3 pm. Handlebar Christian Hansen, Blimp Rock, Elrichman (happy pop rock) 8 pm. Harlem Word Sound Power: Open Mic & Community Networking DJ Black Lotus 7 to 11 pm. The Hideout Scott Barrager (rock) 10 pm. Hirut Fine Ethiopian Cuisine Acoustic Open Stage Nicola Vaughan (pop rock) 3 to 6 pm. Holy Oak Cafe Nude As the News (Sandro Perri & Andre Ethier) 9 pm. Lee’s Palace Budos Band (instrumental soul) doors 8 pm. Linsmore Tavern Pat Perez & John Dickie Band (R&B) 3 to 7 pm. May Cafe The Fairest and Best 9 pm. Orbit Room Horshack (classic rock) 10 pm. The Piston Michael Feuerstack, the Olympic Symphonium 9 pm. See album review, page 54. Rivoli Indie Night Darryl McCarty, Mitchell Belot, Anthony Araz, Bron Halpin doors 8 pm. Seven44 Little Peter & the Elegants (50s/60s rock & roll) 5 pm. The Sister Shak Shak 5 to 7:30 pm.
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The Cage 292 Jam Phill Hood 10 pm. Cameron House Rye & Fairy Tales (roots) 10 pm, Captain Dirt & the Skirt 6 pm.
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Campbell House Museum The Listening Party Bruce Peninsula Trio (folk/soul) doors 7 pm. The Central Joel Archambault 10:30 pm. Dakota Tavern The Beauties 10 pm, Bluegrass Brunch 10 am-2 pm. Free Times Cafe Zack Werner Idol School Showcase 7:30 pm, Lenka Lichtenberg & the Maydels 11 am. Full of Beans Coffee Rebas Full of Beans Sundays D7 Nation 2 to 4 pm. Gladstone Hotel Ballroom Acoustic Family Bluegrass Brunch 10 am to 2 pm. Grossman’s The National Blues Jam Brian Cober (double slide guitar) 10 pm. Hugh’s Room Strunz & Farah doors 8:30 pm. The Local David Celia (folk/rock) 9 pm, Sean Donald 5 pm. Lou Dawg’s Gospel Choir Southern Brunch noon. Lula Lounge Celebrate Resistance Mery Perez, Nhapitapi, DJ No Capitalista doors 6 pm, Sunday Brunch Jorge Maza Group (salsa) 11 am. Opera Bob’s The Ole Fashion (old country/ folk) 9 pm. Press Club G Mark Weston, the Rev Buddy Black (singer/songwriters) 8:30 pm. Relish Bar & Grill Stir It Up Sundays Open Mic Paul Brennan, David MacMichael 9 pm. The Rex Dr Nick & the Rollercoasters (blues) 3:30 pm. Southside Johnny’s Open Jam Rebecca Matiesen & Phoenix 9:30 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross Max Layton, Don Graham, Alexandria Taylor, Bob Cohen 5-7 pm. Unicorn Pub Open Jam 10 pm.
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Alleycatz Anthem: A Cabaret Seren Brooke
Lannon, Chris Tsujiuchi doors 5:30 pm. Array Space Underscore The Blythwood Winds (classical wind quintet) 7 pm. Emmet Ray Bar Jon Shearsmith (jazz) 9 pm. Gate 403 Dinner Jazz Joel Sheridan & Mark Kieswetter 5 to 8 pm. Grossman’s New Orleans Connection All Star Jazz Band 4:30 to 9 pm. Heliconian Hall Walter Buczynski Celebration Talisker Players Quartet, Melanie Conly (soprano) 3 pm. Hugh’s Room Michael Johnston Music Studio Recital & Spring Celebration noon. The Jazz Bistro Micah Barnes Trio 12:30 & 7 pm. The Jazz Bistro Cellar Don Francks 8 pm. The Local Gest Sunday Jazz Sophia Perlman, Brendan Davis, Ted Quinlan. Montgomery’s Inn The Neapolitan Connection Series: Italian Serenades Manuele Mizzi, Jennifer Schinzel (tenor, soprano) 3 pm. Morgans on the Danforth Thursdays At Five Gina P & Scott Metcalfe 2 to 5 pm. Musideum Poli’s Jazz Salon Paul Hoffert & Reg Schwager (jazz) 3 pm. The Rex Strictly from Prehistoric 9:30 pm, James Brown Trio 7 pm, Excelsior Dixieland Jazz noon.
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McDonald 2 pm.
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Fauré
Requiem TEMC Sanctuary Choir, Christopher Dawes (chorus and organ) 2 pm. Toronto Centre for the Arts Show Choir Canada Can-Am Invitational 10 am to 5:30 pm. Tranzac Southern Cross See-Through Trio (jazz) 10 pm, Members of the Austrialian Art Orchestra 7:30 pm, Toronto Improvisers Orchestra 1 pm.
Brooklyn musician conjures intense emotion with just her voice and one key piece of gear By Benjamin Boles
Dance Music/DJ/Lounge
Cadillac Lounge Toronto Vintage Society Mad
Julianna Barwick with Vasillus, Christine Duncan and castle if at Double Double Land (209 Augusta), Wednesday
Cavern Bar DJ Notorious RKV (hip-hop) 9 pm.
(April 16), doors 8 pm, all ages. $8-$10. RT, SS.
Monday, April 14
Brooklyn-based solo artist Julianna Barwick’s otherworldly sound depends on the dense vocal layers she creates in real time using a looping pedal. At times she sounds like a choir of alien angels, and is able to conjure an impressively transcendent feeling. In fact, Barwick admits that she might never have become a professional musician had it not been for that one piece of gear. “That was definitely the key,” Barwick explains, from her parents’ home in Oklahoma. “That was the turning point where I went from just having fun singing and playing electric guitar to being really excited and enthusiastic about making music. I like to work very fast and have stuff just happen magically, and that’s what happened when I started using it.” Her songs definitely evoke that magical feeling, and
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Pop/Rock/Hip-Hop/Soul
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Birdy (singer-songwriter) doors 7 pm, all ages.
Drake Hotel Lounge Yuka (soul) doors 11 pm. Drake One Fifty Northern Soul Horns doors
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her sound got even more ethereal on her most recent album, Nepenthe (Dead Oceans), thanks to production help from Sigur Rós’s Alex Somers. However, she didn’t let the outside influence change her songwriting approach. “I would create the songs like I always do: just plug everything in and make everything up on the spot into the Loop Station. I would jam by myself with my morning coffee for an hour and come up with a bunch of stuff to show Alex, and then experiment from there.” Considering how dependent her sound is on the looper, it’s a good thing the thieves who recently stole her phone, laptop and iPad while she was on tour left her live gear alone. She’s also never experienced a major technical malfunction onstage. “I have not, and that’s a terrifying thought, actually. That’s probably why my dad is always asking if I have extra fuses or whatever, and of course I don’t.” 3 benjaminb@nowtoronto.com | @benjaminboles
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bass. The themes of his songs – Ransom Notes, Paralysed, Bloodflows – are often defeatist. Even the more uptempo tracks (Artifice sounds most like the mainstream dance of today’s Daft Punk, for example) are bleak in lyrical content. But even though the chords are minor and the mood sombre, there’s something pure, clean and uncluttered about the record that prevents it from being altogether sad. It breathes. And you’ll want to sing along to all of Taylor’s repeated assertions. He’s got a knack for electronic percussion, too, nodding to bhangra one moment and steel drums the next. Top track: The Wheel Sohn plays the Horseshoe May 14. JL
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Hard Boiled Soft Boiled (Buzz) Rating: NNNN Odonis Odonis shows involve a lot of loud guitars, pedal-stomping, knob-twisting and buried vocals. If the sound isn’t crisp, it can be difficult to grasp what the Toronto trio is trying to do. But Hard Boiled Soft Boiled gives some clues. Recorded at the Hive in Victoria, the band’s second album has terrific production values, and beneath all the industrial edges and gothic stomp, Dean Tzenos’s vocals are surprisingly melodic. Their sound’s still not easy to pin down, but post-punk, synth pop, garage-surf, shoegaze and industrial influences seamlessly mesh. The creeptastic but danceable Angus Mountain brings Trust to mind; Are We Friends, with its menacing bass lines and throat-scraping singalong chorus, nods to Metz; the demented, chaotic Order In The Court would’ve fit nicely on the last Soupcans record. You might notice that all those references are to Toronto acts. Odonis Odonis arose from this city’s DIY scene and have a sound that’s unique to it, and ready to be spread far and wide. Top track: Order In The Court Odonis Odonis play NXNE in June. CARLA GILLIS
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Built On Glass (Maple) Rating: Chet Faker is billed as an electronic musician, but if last year’s cover of No Diggity didn’t tip you off, his debut album proves the Melbournite’s got serious soul. The downtempo production is mellow and broody – often like a more clear-head-
ed Noah “40” Shebib. But that’s warmed up with yearning vocals and R&B sensibilities. There’s a song called 1998, but references to that decade are rooted a lot earlier in the 90s (more Dance Mix than Much Dance), and once in a while – especially on standout single Talk Is Cheap – there’s a Mr. Big To Be With You thing bubbling just below the electro-soul surface. On Blush, Faker displays his best knobtwiddling. To Me is a Motown-inspired gem with the most perfect horn blasts (they sound like a passing train). The vocals on Lesson In Patience are almost spiritual, while Dead Body is downright bluesy. Faker picks his lone guest star wisely: ultra-cool Brooklynite Kilo Kish adds sass to the already sizzling Melt. However varied the influences, there’s one thing the songs have in common: they all make you feel some type of way. Top track: Talk Is Cheap Chet Faker plays the Hoxton May 19. JULIA LECONTE
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Rating: NNN For her debut solo project, Chairlift frontwoman Caroline Polachek (aka Ramona Lisa) created beautiful electronic soundscapes using her laptop. Recorded while touring with her Brooklyn band, the compact synth/microphone/drums set-up suited her makeshift studios: hotel room closets, airport bathrooms and semi-private spaces in between. The resulting album, however, feels wholly organic. Her “pastoral electronic” landscapes, as she describes them, vary from ecclesiastical to sensual to futuristic and alien. In her Ramona Lisa alter ego, Polachek indulges experimental whims while also exploring her feminine, romantic side. (On standout track Getaway Ride, her powerhouse vocals seduce with coos and woos so convincing, we’d happily agree to be her accomplice in a heist.) Polachek’s voice, however, is also her Achilles heel: the vocal melodies somehow overpower the landscapes, threatening to make them forgettable. Top track: Getaway Ride SAMANTHA EDWARDS
Singer Songer (Forward) Rating: It can get lonely out there in Canadian singer/songwriter land, and Michael Feuerstack – a pro at creating interior worlds in his tunes – surely knows that. On Singer Songer, he builds a bridge out of musical isolation by enlisting nine friends to take over lead vocal duties on songs he wrote. Singer Songer, though conceptually reversed, is reminiscent of Neko Case’s Canadian Amp (in which she sang songs by various Canadian artists), perhaps because Feuerstack’s collaborators invest so much of their own personalities in each of the tunes, which he wrote with their unique vocal styles in mind. This is particularly clear on Out Of Season, in which Feuerstack nails Devon Sproule’s characteristic lilt in the melody; Stories, featuring Jessie Stein’s hushed, spooky and idiosyncratic vocals; and Friday Night Guard, which struts along contagiously with all the fun bells and whistles (and in which John K. Samson sounds a lot like he’s channelling Jim Guthrie). Top track: Friday Night Guard Michael Feuerstack plays the Piston Sunday (April 13). SARAH GREENE
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Rating: NNNN London-bred, Vienna-based producer, remixer and songwriter Sohn (aka Christopher Taylor) has worked with up-andcoming singer BANKS, indie darlings Rhye and big-time house duo Disclosure. Now, with his debut LP, he’s making considerable waves of his own. On Tremors, Taylor’s perfect voice (think Rhye’s Mike Milosh or a silkier Justin Timberlake) floats pretty melodies over stuttering beats, soothing synth lines, bleeps, bloops and the occasional injection of moody
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Torrential (Dead Daisy) Rating: It’s hard not to admire Emm Gryner for sticking to her fiercely DIY roots since first breaking out in the Toronto scene in the 90s. But that indie ethos wouldn’t mean much without the songs to back it up. Over a dozen albums into a career that’s included gigging with Bowie and being lauded by Bono, Gryner continues to hone her trademark effervescent indie pop and hushed bedroom folk. Her involvement in Canadiana trio Trent Severn seems to have influenced more than a few tunes, including banjo-boosted
lead track Pioneer, which somehow makes chucking your cellphone in a river sound appealing. There’s a welcome new directness to Gryner’s impressionistic lyrics, particularly on So Easy, a buoyant duet with astronaut Chris Hadfield. The song’s strummy vibe contrasts sharply with the lyrics’ real talk about depression and friendship. That’s Gryner’s ace: getting you thinking and humming at the same time. Top track: So Easy Emm Gryner plays the Rivoli April 17. TABASSUM SIDDIQUI
GORD DOWNIE, THE SADIES AND THE CONQUERING SUN
(Arts & Crafts) Rating: NNN It’s a Canrock nerd’s dream: Gord Downie and the Sadies team up to make a psychedelic concept album. It’s loosely based on the push-pull between day and night, light and darkness, though some of these songs sound like relationship tunes. On opening track Crater, the band makes it clear this project is going to revel in noise: big guitar riffs, fat bass and airdrumming-inspiring drum rolls topped by Downie’s signature big vocals. It is hardcore, near-metal catharsis – equal parts dorky, loose and awesome. But the musicians have more than loudness up their sleeve: familiar Sadies twin guitars fold in prominently on The Conquering Sun, and we get a reprieve from the decibel level on Go-Betweens-ish acoustic songs like Devil Enough (with pretty mandolin flourishes) and Los Angeles Times. While the bands are still in the process of fusing their sounds, Demand Destruction, with its catchy melody and explosive drums, is the most seamless. Top track: Demand Destruction Gord Downie, the Sadies and the Conquering Sun play Field Trip Music and Arts Festival June 7 and 8. SG
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Earth Driver (self-released) Rating: NNNN When Arthur von Nagel, bassist/lyricist/ vocalist of Bay Area experimental extreme metal trio Cormorant, quit the group, it seemed like the end. “Cormorant has left Cormorant,” the metal press crowed. How does a band – especially such a consistently compelling, challenging one – carry on when its creative centre has dropped out? Well, just fine, apparently. Earth Driver doesn’t quite trump 2011’s Dwellings — one of the most inventive records of that year. But it makes a good show of trying. Post-von Nagel Cormorant remain masters of the form. The record retains their wacky alchemy of progressive, black and traditional metal. They even manage to invigorate the acoustic-intro-leading-toheavy-riffage shtick (a cliché since at least Ride The Lightning) in the pummelling Daughter Of The Void that shatters opener Eris. Earth Driver is a more walloping, straight-ahead record than Dwellings, mostly purged of airier bits. But its assault contains moments of flourish and repose (especially in closer A Sovereign Act), further evincing Cormorant’s ability to stitch together not just disparate modes of metal, but different moods. Top track: Waking Sleep JOHN SEMLEY
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Marital secrets and lies Actors sink their teeth into juicy play about an unravelling couple By JON KAPLAN BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog, directed by Jason Byrne, with Allan Hawco, Christine Horne, Dalmar Abuzeid and Marsha Regis. Presented by Company Theatre and Canadian Stage at the Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley). Opens Thursday (April 10) and runs to May 4, Tuesday-Saturday 8 pm, matinees Wednesday 1:30 pm and Saturday-Sunday 2 pm. $22-$49. 416-368-3110.
Whether we intend it or not, our key relationships occasionally involve little fibs. Amy Herzog’s Belleville focuses on a different magnitude of falsehood. According to actor Christine Horne, Herzog wrote the script “to examine a marriage with a really big lie at its centre.” Horne and Allan Hawco play the couple, Abby and Zack, whose lives and relationship unravel when secrets come to light. The action takes place in the culturally diverse Belleville section of Paris, where the American couple has moved so that Zack, who works for Doctors Without Borders, can
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help find a cure for pediatric AIDS. With its twists, turns and red herrings, the show is as much a mystery as a look at a corroding marriage. “I had a lot of initial feelings about Zack when I read the script,” recalls Hawco, co-founder of the Company Theatre, which presents the play in association with Canadian Stage. “But the most obvious ideas aren’t necessarily the most significant ones, as we’ve discovered in rehearsal. “Zack goes through the kind of pressure I never want to experience in my own life,” he continues, “and I was uncomfortable by the end of that first read. But over the course of time, digging into the script, I started to empathize with his situation, having to behave a certain way to get what he wants, making justifications for the choices he’s made though they might not be the right thing to do.” Horne’s character is easier to discuss but no less multi-layered. “Abby finds herself with little to do in Paris besides teaching yoga,” says Horne, whose stage work includes Iceland and The Turn Of The Screw and
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who’s known to TV and film audiences for Lost Girl and The Stone Angel. “Her mother died several years previously, which has intensified her relationship with her family back in the States. Her life is ruled equally by an intense marriage and an iron umbilical cord with her family. “She’s still struggling with anxiety and depression, and doing her best to get off the medication she’s been taking for years.” The production marks the return of director Jason Byrne, who helmed Company Theatre productions of A Whistle In The Dark, Festen and The Test. His unusual style of working relies on far more than the words on the page. “The play goes under a microscope in a way that some other directors don’t consider,” admits Hawco, who’s best known as Jake Doyle in CBC’s The Republic Of Doyle, which just wrapped its fifth season. “We didn’t begin, as is usually the case, with a table read,” continues Horne. “We weren’t confined to the
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(Canadian Opera Company). At the Four Seasons Centre (145 Queen West). Runs to April 30. $12-$332. 416-363-8231. See Continuing, page 58. Rating: NNNN
War leaves no one, on or off the battlefield, unscathed. Director Peter Sellars’s moving contemporary version of Handel’s opera Hercules leaves the classical world to present instead an American general (Eric Owens), the strongest of his day, returning from the front suffering from PTSD. We’re on the outskirts of a Middle Eastern war, Hercules’s last. His arrival with a foreign princess, Iole (Lucy Crowe), as booty and maybe as concubine fires the jealousy of his wife, Dejanira (Alice Coote), and upsets his friend Lichas (David Daniels). Only his love-smitten son Hyllus (Richard Croft) is happy to see Iole. Handel’s rich score fills out these five characters’ relationships and emotions. As Sellars notes, the opera draws on Sophocles’ Women Of Trachis; despite its title, the central figures are Dejanira, whose anger leads to more suffering, and the distraught Iole. The musicianship is world-class under conductor Harry Bicket, from the sweetness of Daniels’s counter-tenor to Owens’s rough-hewn sound as the shell-shocked, stolid warrior unable to words or even the order in which deal with emotion and unaware of his things happen in the script. Even so, lapses in focus. Hyllus’s ringingly heroic there’s a structure to what Jason does, and softer romantic melodies are well one that at first allows us to make delivered by Croft, though at times his every possible choice.” diction is unclear. The script provokes strong reacThe women are remarkable. Coote tions from the two actors, who combrings a commanding presence and pare Abby and Zack’s relationship to wide range of vocal dynamthat of George and Martha in ics to the pill-popWho’s Afraid Of Virginia ping Dejanira, Woolf and of Macbeth and who’s first his wife. fearful that “The writing is exher hustremely shocking and band structurally impreswon’t resive,” offers Hawco, turn from who’s making his first battle and theatre appearance in then deterAlice Coote (left) and Lucy five years. “But while it’s mined to Crowe soar in Hercules. dark and disturbing, it’s win back his also really funny and sexy.” affection. Crowe “I also responded to its huis a revelation as mour,” nods Horne, “which is Iole, singing her first aria witty, awkward, uncomfortable and as a subdued prisoner and later becomreal. I like its suspense and the love at ing a passionate yet tender figure who its centre. brings reconciliation to this troubled “Belleville may be about a fuckedworld. I can’t imagine her role being up love story, a look at unhealthy, done better. toxic, codependent love, but this couNot every element works. The chorple’s relationship has lasted this long for a reason.” 3 us’s illustrative hand gestures sometimes succeed but distract at others. jonkap@nowtoronto.com Still, Hercules is first-class Handel given a thrilling, inventive staging by a MORE ONLINE JON KAPLAN fine cast and director. Interview clips at nowtoronto.com
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VideoCabaret is now in its second year of production partnership with Soulpepper, and Trudeau And The FLQ – the 1960s instalment of company founder Michael Hollingsworth’s epic 21-part Canadian history series The History Of The Village Of The Small Huts – is the company’s strongest remount in recent years. Culminating in the harrowing events of the 1970 October Crisis, which saw members of the Quebec separatist movement Front de libération du Québec kidnap a British diplomat and a provincial cabinet minister and led to a martial law showdown by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the play begins in the early 1960s with the gradual radicalization of the FLQ and the “mania” surrounding Trudeau’s rise to national prominence. All the trademark elements audiences expect from VideoCab are in place: insightful historical analysis, the “black box” recurrence of darkness, the ghoulish Brechtian comedy of manners in rapid-fire vignettes.
But Trudeau And The FLQ stands out for its even stronger performances and stunning new visual effects. Stealing the show in the role of Trudeau, Mac Fyfe perfectly reproduces the iconic PM’s voice and mannerisms, playing up his charisma, infamous womanizing and lecture-hall-sized ego to hilarious effect, all while effectively outlining his lofty vision for a new Canadian nationalism. Adding to the already trippy visual formula, this production makes use of black-lit images and video projected
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Opening Avenue Q by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff
Whitty (Lower Ossington Theatre). A college grad moves to NYC and copes with grown-up problems in this adult musical puppet play. Opens Apr 10 and runs to Jun 1, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, Sun 4 pm. $49-$59. 100A Ossington. lowerossingtontheatre.com. Belleville by Amy Herzog (Company Theatre/Canadian Stage). An unexpected event leads to stark revelations in the lives
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of young Americans living a seemingly perfect life in Paris (see story, page 55). Opens Apr 10 and runs to May 4, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 1:30 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. $22-$49. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-3683110, c anadianstage.com. Burn This by Lanford Wilson (Sterling Studio Theatre). A tragic accident brings a woman, her roommate and the deceased’s brother together to reconsider their lives. Opens Apr 10 and runs to Apr 20, Tue-Sun 8 pm. $20. 163 Sterling, unit 5. sterlingstudiotheatre.com.
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venture (Lower Ossington Theatre). Dora and friends take a trip to Treasure Island in this kids’ show based on the animated TV series. Opens Apr 12 and runs to May 4, Sat-Sun 11 am and 1 pm. $29-$39. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst. lowerossingtontheatre.com. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Echo Productions). The classic horror tale is newly adapted in this physical theatre piece. Apr 10-12, ThuSat 8 pm, mat Sat 2:30 pm. $25. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst. 416-538-1772, totix.ca. The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown (Big Benn Productions). Two young New Yorkers spend five years falling in and out of love in this musical. Apr 10-19, Thu-Sat 8 pm. $25$30. Winchester Street Theatre, 80 Winchester. thelastfiveyears.brownpapertickets.com. Lesbians Who Wear Lipstick: The Middle
Ages by Marcy Rogers (The Flying Beaver Pubaret). Rogers presents a sequel to her 1989 show about a fearless young misfit who braves stone butches and orthodox feminists. Apr 12-13, Sat 9 pm, Sun 7:30 pm. $10-$15. 488 Parliament. 647-347-6567, pubaret.com. Long-Term (Link & Pin Performance Series/ FADO). Curators Adriana Disman and Sandrine Schaefer present performance art by duos. Apr 12-13, Sat-Sun 2 to 10 pm (see website for
onto a transparent screen in front of the stage. The most effective moment (which brought one of many waves of applause) has Trudeau being interviewed on camera with his back to the audience while the camera’s live feed projects his talking head onto the transparent screen, creating an amazing front/back doubling effect. If you’ve never seen a VideoCab production, this is the one to catch. If you’re a fan, expect to be wowed JORDAN BIMM once again.
schedule details). Pwyc. Hub 14, 14 Markham. performanceart.ca. Mother by the graduating class (Humber Theatre/Save Me a Seat Productions). Gender roles and relationships are challenged when a community is rocked by an unearthly event. Opens Apr 16 and runs to Apr 19, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15, stu/srs $10, mat pwyc. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, artsboxoffice.ca. Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire (Alumnae Theatre Company). A couple searches for comfort after an accident turns their world upside-down. Opens Apr 11 and runs to Apr 26, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, pwyc Sun. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley. 416-364-4170, alumnaetheatre.com. Run For Your Wife by Ray Cooney (Drayton Entertainment). A taxi driver tries to keep his two wives from finding out about each other in this comedy. Opens Apr 16 and runs to May 4, see website for schedule. $25-$42. Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand S, Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866, draytonentertainment.com. Shadows (Margo MacDonald). This play is based on the life of actor Eva LeGallienne, outed as a lesbian in 1930s NYC. Opens Apr 11 and runs to Apr 19, Tue-Sun 8 pm. $20, stu $15. Videofag, 187 Augusta. videofag.com. A Simple Man (TCB Productions). Tim Boyle tells a coming-of-age story through song. Apr 11-12, Fri-Sat 8 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. The Sound Of Music by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse (Lower Ossington Theatre). An aspiring nun leaves the order to govern the children of an Austrian officer. Opens Apr 10 and runs to May 3, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun 3:30 pm. $39$69. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416915-6747, lowerossingtontheatre.com.
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Arms And The Man by Bernard Shaw (Shaw
Festival). A woman is caught between two men on opposite sides of the 1885 Serbo-Bul-
Ballsy battle COCK by Mike Bartlett (Studio 180). At the Theatre Centre (1115 Queen West). Runs to April 27. $25-$35, some Sunday pwyc. 416-872-1212, studio180theatre.com. See Continuing, page 58. Rating: NNN
UK playwright Mike Bartlett’s Cock is only semi-hard. Its look at sex, relationships and the fluidity around labels is very timely, but a bit more weight would have given the script a tougher punch. After breaking up with his long-term boyfriend, gay 20-something John (Andrew Kushnir) meets a woman identified only as W (Jessica Greenberg) and eventually has sex with her. He returns to his boyfriend, M (Jeff Miller), but can’t decide whom to stay with. Eventually, a dinner involving all three and an unexpected guest ensues. Without props and using only the ding of a boxing match bell to mark off scenes, the show consists mostly of oneon-one skirmishes as the characters attempt to find each others’ weaknesses and execute verbal jabs. There are lots of clever
lines, and the actors are excellent. Kushnir is charming and believably indecisive, while Miller’s intense, frustrated M and Greenberg’s controlled, precise W make worthy competitors. Ian D. Clark’s smooth-voiced F adds another layer of complexity near the end. Joel Greenberg’s direction is sharp and vivid on John Thompson’s set, the floor a green square resembling a fighting ring in which the characters often stare each other down. (The audience sits in the round, as in a real cockfight.) One of the highlights is a beautifully choreographed scene in which John and W talk about sex and come closer to each other but don’t touch. It’s thrillingly erotic. But there’s a feeling of emptiness to the show, and it’s worth comparing it to British writer Duncan Macmillan’s Lungs, which was recently mounted at the Tarragon. That play also consisted of a series of quick scenes chronicling shifting relationship dynamics. But his characters and their lives had a depth and history that made their battles (and makeups) more GLENN SUMI involving.
Andrew Kushnir (left), Ian D. Clark, Jeff Miller and Jessica Greenberg talk it over in Cock. garian War. Previews to May 8. Opens May 9 and runs in rep to Oct 18. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com. Beatrice & Virgil by Yann Martel (Factory Theatre/National Arts Centre). A novelist meets a taxidermist who wants to write a play in this drama about truths unearthed through art. Previews Apr 12-16. Opens Apr 17 and runs to May 11, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm (Sun preview 7 pm) plus May 3 & 10. $30-$45, preview $23, mat pwyc at the door. 125 Bathurst, Studio. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca. Business As Usual by Viktor Lukawski, Adam Paolozza and Nicolas Di Gaetano (ZOU Theatre Company/Independent Creators Cooperative). Success and excess take a once-successful corporation off the rails and into chaos. Previews Apr 12-16. Opens Apr 17 and runs to May 18, Thu-Sun see website for times (Runs in rep with Ralph + Lina & Death Married My Daughter). $23, 3-show pass $55. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen W. 416-538-0988, 3shows.ca. Cabaret by Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb (Shaw Festival). An American writer falls for a nightclub singer in Nazi-era Berlin. Previews Apr 10-May 9. Opens May 10 and runs in rep to Oct 26. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagaraon-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com. Death Married My Daughter by Danya Buonastella, Dean Gilmour, Nina Gilmour and Michele Smith (Play it Again Productions/Independent Creators Cooperative). A bouffon-inspired satire puts Man on trial when Ophelia and Desdemona are resurrected. Previews Apr 12-16. Opens Apr 17 and runs to May 18, Thu-Sun see website for times (Runs in rep with Ralph + Lina & Business As Usual). $23, 3-show pass $55. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen W. 416-538-0988, 3shows.ca. A God In Need Of Help by Sean Dixon (Tarragon Theatre). In 1606, four Catholics carrying a holy painting across the Alps are attacked by Protestants and attribute their escape to divine intervention. Previews Apr 16-22. Opens Apr 23 and runs to May 25, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun
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mats 2:30 pm (and Apr 26, May 3 and 10). $21$53, 8 pm, Apr 26 pwyc, rush $13. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com. Of Human Bondage by Vern Thiessen (Soulpepper). W Somerset Maugham’s novel is adapted for the stage in a tale of loss, lust, obsession and the pursuit of beauty. Previews Apr 15-23. Opens Apr 24 and runs to May 17, see website for schedule. $23-$74, rush $5$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca. Ralph + Lina by Michele Smith, Dan Watson and Christina Serra (Ahuri Theatre/Independent Creators Cooperative). Italian lovers fight to stay together in the face of WWII, forced immigration and old age. Previews Apr 12-16. Opens Apr 17 and runs to May 18, Thu-Sun see website for times (Runs in rep with Death Married My Daughter & Business As Usual). $23, 3-show pass $55. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen W. 3shows.ca.
One-Nighters
Anthem: A Cabaret (Seren Brooke Lannon).
Lannon performs her musical show. Apr 13 at 7 pm. $20. Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge. whatsyouranthem.brownpapertickets.com. Back End Burlesque (Red Herring Productions). Daytona Bitch hosts a showcase of burlesque, boylesque, drag, circus and more. Apr 16 at 9 pm. $10. Crews/Tango, 508 Church. aprofessionaldistraction.com. Bad Girls Of History (Blazing Bombshell Burlesque). Coco Framboise, Scarlett LaFlamme and others pay tribute to the spirit of burlesque and rebellious women. Apr 12 at 10 pm (doors 9 pm). $12-$15. Club 120, 120 Church. badgirlsofhistory.brownpapertickets.com. Fat Pig by Neil LaBute (The LaBute Cycle). In this staged reading, a man faces criticism from his friends and coworkers after he begins dating a plus-size woman. Apr 13 at 2 pm. Pwyc. Unit 102, 376 Dufferin. labute-cycle.com. The Foolish Cabaret (Foo Productions). This cabaret features emerging and established clown, bouffon, mask and mime artists. Apr
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with Joe, but until the last scene the good-tempered man laughs off the proposal in favour of turning their relationship into a playful friendship. Rickaby’s expressive Joe is a good match for Fradkin’s shy baker, but La Frenie’s Devil, who has a soft side that enjoys Chopin, ballet and tea, is less strongly defined. He doesn’t need to be a wholly demonic Prince of Darkness, but there’s a strength and power missing until their final battle. The character you’ll remember best is the minion, costumed by Kimberly Beaune as a bedraggled bat (the show’s visuals are all black-and-white, like early films) with tattered wings, tail and large, pointy ears. This mischievous imp is quite a hoofer, and a drama queen to boot. She’ll tickle your funny bone and win your heart in the process. The music’s as important as the lively performances, and pianist David Atkinson’s tuneful, emotionally sug gestive contributions range from classical scores to nursery tunes. JON KAPLAN
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Irish building contractor who employs English therapist JPW King (Diego Matamoros) to help him sing like Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli. It’s an odd request, but the down-on-his-luck King, who’s recovering from a separation by using alcohol and the occasional romp with married Irishwoman Mona (Irene Poole), is intrigued. Inevitably, his client’s quest begins affecting his own life. The pieces of the play take a while to assemble, and over two and a half hours there’s not much to look at on Ken MacKenzie’s cluttered, realistic set. But director Nancy Palk gets nuanced performances from the two actors, Matamoros moving from quiet despair to manic confidence, while Hughes changes from a closed-off, suspicious control freak to an energized man painfully recalling an abusive history. Poole, although her part is underdeveloped, adds an earthy feel and sardonic humour to her few m oments. Liberal use of recordings of Gigli’s famous arias and scenes adds atmosphere to scene changes. But it’s a shame some of the emotion in those songs doesn’t make its way into the frequently clunky script, which at times feels like a dramatized Oliver Sacks case study. GLENN SUMI
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14 at 8 pm. $10. Unit 102, 376 Dufferin. fooproductions.com. The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls (The American Place Theatre). This adaptation of Walls’s memoir recounts a precarious upbringing at the hands of her eccentric parents. Apr 10 at 8 pm. $28-$45. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts, Mississauga. livingartscentre.ca. The Glitter Roadshow 2014 (Heels On Wheels). The performance art cabaret features acts of resistance by queer artists Shomi Noise, Damien Luxe, Heather Acs, Angel Nafis and others. Apr 14 at 7 pm. $7-$15. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick. heelsonwheelsroadshow.com. L’Homme Et Le Ciel by Adam Scime and Ian Koiter (FAWN Opera/Thin Edge New Music Collective). The company’s newest electroacoustic opera gets a workshop presentation. Apr 11 at 8 pm. Pwyc. Ernest Balmer Studio, 9 Trinity, suite 316. fawnopera.com. #Legacy by Rob Kempson (Harbourfront Centre HATCH). This interactive performance project brings three women over the age of 65 to the Twitterverse to consider how we might leave a lasting impression. Apr 12 at 2 and 8 pm. $12-$15. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Studio Theatre. 416-9734000, harbourfrontcentre.com/hatch/legacy.
Resurrection Journey: An Interactive Easter Experience (Shower Curtain Productions).
The Easter story is presented by church and choir members of all ages. Apr 12 at 7:30 pm. $10, child $2 (food bank fundraiser). Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East. 416-694-4081. Suicide Girls: Blackheart Burlesque (Union Events/Travis Porter). The musical burlesque group performs a live show. Apr 11, doors 9 pm. $25-$75. Opera House, 735 Queen E. ticketfly.com. The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler (Aura Freedom/V-Day). Female monologists tell real women’s stories to raise awareness of violence against women. Apr 12, doors 7:30 pm. $15-$20. 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture & the Arts, 918 Bathurst. aurafreedom.org.
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Weidman (Mirvish/BASE Entertainment). A sultry mix of passion and politics, this new dance-theatre piece isn’t where it could be dramatically, but the music, movement and heart still make it an entertaining show. The young Arrabal (Micaela Spina) immerses herself in the tango clubs of Buenos Aires and learns what happened to her father, Rodolfo (co-choreographer Julio Zurita), who was disappeared under Argentina’s military dictator-
ship. The dance sequences smoulder and ignite, and Gustavo Santaolalla’s music is electric and catchy. But writer Weidman needs to find more clarity in the storytelling. Runs to May 11, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $44-$84. Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com. NNN (GS) Cock by Mike Bartlett (Studio 180 Theatre). A man breaks up with his boyfriend and falls for a woman in this comedic drama about identity (see review, page 56). Runs to Apr 27, TueSat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, Wed 1:30 pm. $25-$35, ltd Sun pwyc. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen W. 416-872-1212, studio180 theatre.com. NNN (GS) Dinner With Goebbels by Mark Leith (act2 studio WORKS). This political satire features an imagined meeting of Joseph Goebbels, Karl Rove and Edward Bernays. Runs to Apr 27, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm (no shows Apr 18 & 20). $22. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen E. act2studio.ca. Elegies: A Song Cycle (Acting Up Stage Company). Finn’s 20 songs remember and celebrate his departed friends, and while some of the comical songs aren’t strong, much of the other material is. So are the performers in the remount of this Acting Up Stage production, singing actors who know how to touch the heart and the funny bone. Runs to Apr 13, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $30-$50. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E, Aki Studio Theatre. 1-800-838-3006, actingupstage.com. NNNN (JK)
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Dorezas). Women in a book club read the novel and share their interpretations in this original musical comedy (see review, this page). Runs to Apr 13, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat SatSun 2 pm. $39-$75. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-366-7723, stlc.com/1785.html. NNN (Debbie Fein-Goldbach) Frozen by Bryony Lavery (EN(LIVE)N Productions). Three lives intertwine in an exploration of the human capacity for forgiveness, remorse and change. Runs to Apr 20, Fri-Mon 8 pm (except Apr 20 at 2 pm). $25, Mon pwyc ($20 adv). The Box Studio, 89 Niagara, rm 103. frozen.brownpapertickets.com. The Gigli Concert by Tom Murphy (Soulpepper). An unstable Irish millionaire hires an English self-help guru to teach him to sing like an opera star (see review, page 57). Runs to May 16, see website for schedule. $29-$74, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca. NNN (GS) Hercules by George Frideric Handel (Canadian Opera Company). The Greek myth based on Sophocles’ tragedy is brought into the modern day (see review, page 55). Runs to Apr 30, Apr 11, 15, 19, 24 and 30 at
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Grey areas 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL by the company (Marshall Cordell, Albert Samuels and Emily Dorezas). At Bluma Appel (27 Front East). To April 13. $39-$75. 1-855899-7852 or ticketmaster.ca. See Continuing, this page. Rating: NNN
While Fifty Shades Of Grey was written for a mature adult audience, the parody currently onstage at the Bluma Appel is best suited to adults craving something more juvenile. The 2011 erotic romance bestseller lends itself to lowbrow laughs, and this production delivers them as a musical comedy with heart… plus a few other body parts. Even if you haven’t read the book, you’ve probably heard of Anastasia Steele, the virginal English lit major who soon finds herself conflicted by (and literally tied up in) a sexual relationship with BDSM-inclined industrial tycoon Christian Grey. An eight-person creative team studded with Second City talent provides solid structure by opening with a threesome of book-club moms discussing the novel and then periodically returning to them. Plus, to their credit, the writers never parody just 7:30 pm, Apr 27 at 2:30 pm. $12-$332. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca. NNNN (JK) I Send You This Cadmium Red (Art of Time Ensemble). Correspondences between artist John Berger and filmmaker John Christie are the basis of this multidisciplinary piece. Runs to Apr 12, Thu-Sat 8 pm. $25-$59. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, artoftimeensemble.com. The Last Man On Earth by the Ensemble (Keystone Theatre). The devil and his minion plot to corrupt the last trace of innocence on earth in this silent-film style play (see review, page 57). Runs to Apr 13, Tue-Sun 8 pm, mat
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the book, but the whole Fifty Shades mommy-porn fad. The cast fully commit to their ludicrous roles. As Grey, Jack Boice elicits some of the night’s biggest laughs in a sex scene with well-chosen sound effects, then sings a raunchy song that includes an Urban Dictionary’s worth of slang. Eileen Patterson’s Anastasia is more fun than in the book, and her soaring voice makes even the silliest lyrics palatable. The fine supporting cast includes Kim David in two roles, one of which takes
her into the audience in a scene that redefines the phrase “phoning it in.” Originally conceived for the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the show requires little space and would be better staged in a more intimate venue. The material isn’t exactly fresh any more, and the script too frequently relies on clichés and innuendo for easy laughs, but it’s still a night out that’s good for a giggle. DEBBIE FEIN-GOLDBACH
Sat-Sun 2 pm. $25, mat $20. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley, Upstairs. 416-368-3110, keystonetheatre.net. NNN (JK) Maggie’s Getting Married by Norm Foster (Nags Players). A woman makes a startling discovery on the eve of her sister’s wedding. Runs to Apr 12, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm. $12-$20. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick. nagsplayers.com. Magic @ The Cage (Abracadabaret). Magicians, mind readers and mystery entertainers perform weekly magic and comedy. Weekly, Sun and Tue 7 pm. $15-$20. The Cage 292, 292 College, Crimson Lounge. 416-995-1736, abracadabaret.com/cage. Minotaur by Kevin Dyer (Young People’s Theatre/Polka Theatre/Clwyd Theatr Cymru Theatre). To save his soldier father, a 12-year-old boy travels back in time to classical Greece, discovering in the process that he’s a version of the mythic hero Theseus, fated to fight the half-man, half-bull Minotaur. Dyer’s energetic adventure story is filled with strong characters, though there’s so much packed into 70 minutes that it would work better as a two-act play. Runs to Apr 13, see website for schedule. $15-$24. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, youngpeoplestheatre.ca. NNNN (JK) New Jerusalem by David Ives (Harold Green Jewish Theatre). Ives’s play about 17th century Jewish philosopher Baruch de Spinoza is a clever blend of philosophy and theatre, as secular and religious elders in Amsterdam question the young man and threaten him with excommunication. Director Mitchell Cushman’s production directly involves the audience by turning them into members of Spinoza’s congregation. Runs to Apr 13, TueThu and Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm. $30-$60. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge, Studio Theatre. 1-855-985-2787, hgjewishtheatre.com. NNN (JK) Nuts by Tom Topor (Scarborough Theatre Guild). An escort fights a psychiatrist’s ruling that she’s mentally unfit to stand trial for manslaughter. Runs to Apr 19, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Apr 13 & 19 at 2 pm (no eve show Apr 19). $20, stu/srs $17. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston. 416-267-9292, theatrescarborough.com. Paprika Festival (Paprika Festival). This youth-led performing arts festival features new plays, workshop productions and full performances. Runs to Apr 12, daily readings at 6 pm, performances at 7 and 9 pm, Cabaret Series at 10:30 pm. $5, some events free; festival pass $50. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. paprikafestival.com. Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann, Victoria Kann and John Gregor (Vital Theatre). A girl turns pink after eating too many cupcakes in
this family musical. Runs to May 25, Sun 1 pm. $29.50-$39.50. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, pinkaliciousthemusical.com/toronto. Reasons To Be Pretty by Neil LaBute (The LaBute Cycle). LaBute’s play questions how we value female beauty in modern society. Runs to Apr 13, Tue-Sun 8 pm. $17. Unit 102, 376 Dufferin. labute-cycle.com. Rent by Jonathan Larson (Lower Ossington Theatre). NYC artists struggle to make ends meet in the shadow of the AIDS epidemic in this musical. Runs to May 25, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, Sun 4 pm. $49-$59. 100A Ossington. lowerossingtontheatre.com. Ring Around The Moon by Jean Anouilh (George Brown College Theatre School). Twin brothers, an heiress, a ballet dancer and others scheme and seek love in a French chateau. Runs to Apr 19, see website for schedule. $18, srs $12 stu $7. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-8668666, youngcentre.ca. The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams (George Brown College Theatre School). A reclusive widow is drawn out by a man who reminds her of her late husband. Runs to Apr 20, see website for schedule. $18, srs $12 stu $7. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.
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Singular Sensation: A Music Theatre Open Mic (Jennifer Walls). Sing showtunes with a
live band and see previews of upcoming works at this weekly show. Mondays 10 pm. Free. Statler’s, 487 Church. 416-922-0487. Soliciting Temptation by Erin Shields (Tarragon Theatre). A meeting for sex in a hotel room turns into a discussion on morality, economics and desire. Runs to May 4, TueSat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $27-$53, rush $13. 30 Bridgman, Extra Space. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com. Swell Broad/The Homemaker by Brooke Banning/Laura Anne Harris (Convection Productions/Peanut Butter People). Harris directs a play about an unlikely rendezvous and performs her solo cabaret in this double bill. Runs to Apr 13, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm. $20, stu $15. The Storefront Theatre, 955 Bloor W. brownpapertickets.com/event/546366.
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Trudeau And The FLQ: The History Of The Village Of The Small Huts, 1963ñ 1970 by Michael Hollingsworth (VideoCaba-
ret/Soulpepper). This history play looks at the Quebec separatist movement and Trudeau’s pirouette to power (see review, page 56). Runs to May 10, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Fri and Mon 1 pm, Wed 1:30 pm. $25-$55. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, videocab.com. NNNN (Jordan Bimm) 3
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Chris Earle has a great ear and sharp sense of drama and he knows how to get the best from his stellar cast, who shine – especially in two contrasting sketches about young dudes (played by the women) and middle-aged women (played by the men). Don’t miss it. Limited run, Tue-Thu 8 pm, Fri 7:30 pm, SatSun 7:30 & 10 pm. $25-$29. 51 Mercer. 416343-0011, secondcity.com. NNNNN (GS) amateur comedians competing for $1,000. To Apr 30, Mon-Thu 8 pm. $5. Johnny Jackson, 587 College. empirecomedylive.com. YUK YUK’S DOWNTOWN presents Kristeen von Hagen. To Apr 13, Thu-Sun 8 pm, plus Fri-Sat 10:30 pm. $13-$22. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.
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ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents headliner Bobby Mair, Nick Reynoldson and host Casey Corbin. To Apr 13, Thu 8:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 & 10:45 pm, Sun 8 pm. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca. BAD HABITS COMEDY Habits Gastropub presents a weekly show. 10 pm. Pwyc. 928 College. 416-533-7272, habitsgastropub.com. KITCH KOMEDY presents a show. 9 pm. Free. Kitch, 229 Geary. k itchbar.com. MIKE WILMOT Puff Mama presents the underground legend. 9 pm. $20. 670 Queen E. 416-732-7761, puffmama.ca. PILOT SEASON: AN IMPROVISED SITCOM JJ Evason presents a show based on audience suggestions w/ host Evason and others. 10 pm. $5. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. 416-5516540, comedybar.ca. RUNNING ON FEAR The Weaker Vessels present a full-length sketch comedy revue w/ Lance Byrd, Jeff Clark, Nadine Djoury, Matt McCready and Colin Sharpe. To Apr 12, ThuSat 8 pm. $10. Fraser Studios, 76 Stafford. facebook.com/TheWeakerVessels. SIXTEEN SCANDALS Second City’s funniest revue in ages draws on our anxiety about the schizophrenic weather, our cracksmoking mayor and the urban/suburban split in surprising and inventive ways. Director
Absolute Comedy See Thu 10. THE BONG-A-LONG SHOW The Underground
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Comedy Club presents Steven Patrick Adams, Jess Beaulieu, Dean Young, Catherine McCormick and hosts Sandra Battaglini & Phil Luzi. 9:30 pm. $20. Underground Cafe, 670 Queen E. 416-732-7761. COMEDY MACHINE Johnny Jackson presents stand-up w/ Michelle Christine, Robbie Hoffman, Garrett Jamieson, Allison Dore and host Amanda Day. 8 pm. $10. 587 College. 416-564-0330, johnnyjackson.ca. Running On Fear See Thu 10. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 10.
TEH INTERNETS QUIZ SHOW: TEH FOOLEST MONTH Comedy Bar presents a comedy ñ panel/quiz show w/ Jan Caruana, Ralph Mac-
Leod, James Gangl and Lindsay Grant. 10 pm. $10. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. TEXAS COMEDY MASSACRE 2 Fox & Fiddle presents stand-up w/ Dylan Gott, Dave Martin, Zabrina Chevannes, Randy Hughes, Danny Polishchuk, host Xerxes Cortez and others. 8:30 pm. Pwyc. 27 Wellesley E. 416580-4153, t exascomedymassacre2.com. Todd Glass Empire Comedy Live & the Dark Comedy Festival present the comic in a live show. To Apr 12, Fri-Sat 8 & 10:30 pm. $20. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.
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dance listings Opening Celebrate Resistance Latin American & Carib-
bean Solidarity Network presents a celebration of African and Indigenous resistance with Aztec Dance Group, music and martial arts. Apr 13 at 7 pm. $10-$12. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307, lacsn.weebly.com. Convergence YMI Dancing presents new work by Julia Aplin, Mairead Filgate, Yuichiro Inoue, Liisa Smith and Pia Bouman. Apr 11-13, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $20, stu/srs $10-$15, Sun mat pwyc. Pia Bouman School for Ballet, 6 Noble, Studio Theatre. 416-5328705, piaboumanschool.org. Eros, Thanatos & The Avant-Garde The Eros Cabaret presents a music, dance, film, comedy and interdisciplinary performance. Apr 11 at 9 pm. $12-$15. Round Venue, 152A Augusta. 416-451-6346, PedestrianThrashDC @hotmail.com. Flowchart Amelia Ehrhardt presents a series of interdisciplinary performances by artists with a minimal yet intense approach to their subjects. Apr 10 at 8 pm. $10. Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw. ameliaehrhardt.com. Pointe Master Class The National Ballet of Canada presents an open class for ballet students and spectators, led by Heather Ogden. Apr 13 from 11 am to 1 pm. $40 per class, $10 to watch (must pre-register). Walter Carsen Centre, 470 Queens Quay W. 416-345-9595. The Renaissance Woman Boss Dance Company presents humanistic and artistic dance acts from a female perspective to challenge gender hierarchy and social norms. Apr 11-13, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $22. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, bossdancecompany.com. Sawah (Wanderer) Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra and Harbourfront NextSteps present Middle Eastern dance and music about the weaving in and out of foreign influ-
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Toronto Comedy Brawl: Gauntlet Qualifying Rounds See Thu 10. TUESDAY HEADLINER SERIES COMEDY Imperial Pub presents host Danny Polishchuk and guests. 9:30 pm. Free. 54 Dundas E. 416977-4667, imperialcomedy.com. YUK YUK’S DOWNTOWN presents the Humber School of Comedy at 7:30 pm, Launching Pad for new stand-ups at 9:30 pm, every Tue. $4/show. 224 Richmond W. yukyuks.com.
Monday, April 14 ALTDOT COMEDY LOUNGE Rivoli presents Mark Forward, Mike Rita, Tim Rabnett, ñ Moe Ismail, Mark DeBonis, Kelly Fanson, Julie
TORONTO COMEDY BRAWL: GAUNTLET QUALIFYING ROUNDS Empire Comedy Live presents
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THE SKIN OF MY NUTS presents a weekly open mic w/ host Vandad Kardar. 9:30 pm. Free. Sonic Espresso Bar, 60 Cecil. facebook. com/skinofmynuts.
a weekly sketch and live music show. 9 pm. $10. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. WAR PORSCHE War Porsche presents improv and storytelling w/ Anders Yates, Lara Johnson, Hayley Kellet, Jen Littlewood, Mike Kellet, Leigh Cameron and host Ely Henry. 8 pm. $8. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca. Yuk Yuk’s Downtown See Thu 10.
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TOP SHELF COMEDY presents The Main Event, a weekly pro headliner and others. 9:30 pm. $5. St Louis Bar & Grill, 1963 Queen E. 416637-7427. Yuk Yuk’s Downtown See Thu 10.
Saturday, April 12 Absolute Comedy See Thu 10. CRAIG GASS Unioin Events presents the actor/
comic in a live show. Doors 8 pm. $25. Royal Cinema, 608 College. ticketfly.com. RED ROCKET COMEDY presents a weekly show w/ host Joel West and guests. 8 pm. Free. Red Rocket Coffee, 1364 Danforth. 416-406-0880. Running On Fear See Thu 10. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 10. Todd Glass See Fri 11. Yuk Yuk’s Downtown See Thu 10.
Sunday, April 13 Absolute Comedy See Thu 10. HAPPY HOUR COMEDY: GIVE ME MY SPOT Ein-
Stein presents the Round 3 Finals featuring five contestants competing for a spot on Yuk Yuk’s Tuesday Night Show. 8 pm. Free. 229 College. ein-stein.ca. MAD LAUGHS AND A SONG Madison Avenue Pub presents a weekly open mic comedy show and karaoke contest. 8 pm. Free. 14 Madison. 416-927-1722, madisonavenuepub.com. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 10. STAND-UP 101 GRAD SHOWS Absolute Comedy and the Second City Training Centre present the freshest comics in the city. 12:30 & 3 pm. $5. Absolute Comedy, 2335 Yonge. 416-4867700, absolutecomedy.ca. SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE The Sketchersons present
ences in Arab culture. Apr 10-13, Thu-Sun 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $19-$39. Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com. Spring Into Action Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie presents James Kudelka’s Alloneword with guest dancers, urban dance by Gadfly and more to raise funds for the Citadel. Apr 12 at 5 pm. $200. The Citadel, 304 Parliament. c olemanlemieux.com. Tango Legends Sony Centre for the Performing Arts presents 12 dancers alongside live musicians celebrating the iconic Argentine dance. Apr 10 at 8 pm. $42.50-$72.50. 1 Front E. 1-855-872-7669, sonycentre.ca.
Kim, MC Rob Pue and others. 9 pm. $5. 332 Queen W. altdotcomedylounge.com. CHEAP LAUGHS MONDAY PJ O’Briens Irish Pub presents a weekly open mic w/ Russell Roy and guests. 9:30 pm. Free. 39 Colborne. 416-815-7562. GET HAPPY! Smiling Buddha presents a weekly open mic w/ hosts Scott Barkley & Scott Topolinsky. 8 pm. Free. 961 College. facebook.com/smilingbuddhaTO. HIGH FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP Gladstone Hotel presents a competition judged by Rhiannon Archer, Fraser Young, Kaleb Robertson and hosted by Stephen Eyes. 7 pm. $10. 1214 Queen W, Ballroom. 416-531-4635, gladstonehotel.com. I HEART JOKES The Central presents a comedy show. 10 pm. Pwyc. 603 Markham. 416913-4586, thecentralbar.ca. IMPERIAL COMEDY SHOW Imperial Pub presents a weekly show. 9:30 pm. Free. 54 Dundas E. 416-977-4667, imperialcomedy.com. OFFICE PUB COMEDY presents 12 pros and amateurs each week w/ hosts Cassandra Sansosti and Blayne Smith. 8 pm. Free. The Office Pub, 117 John. 416-977-1900.
Wednesday, April 16 ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents Pro-Am Night w/ headliner Perry Perlmutar, ñ Dylan Beeson, DK Phan, Eli Jakeman, Felipe
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Tuesday, April 15 THE FIRESTARTER Fox & Fiddle presents weekly
pros and lotto spots w/ host Kyle Andrews. 8:30 pm. Free. 280 Bloor W. 416-966-4369. FOUNTAIN ABBEY The Fountain presents stand-up w/ hosts Diana Love & Julia Hladkowicz. 8 pm. Free. 1261 Dundas W. juliacomedy.com. Get Some: SketcH Comedy Comedy Bar presents new weekly sketches w/ members of Picnicface, the Sketchersons, Tony Ho and others. 8 pm. $5. 945 Bloor W. 416-551-6540, comedybar.ca. I HEART JOKES The Central presents a comedy show. 7 pm. Pwyc. 603 Markham. 416913-4586, thecentralbar.ca. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 10.
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Dimas, Michelle Christine, Troy Stark and host Ryan Maglunob. 8:30 pm. $6. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca. CADILLAC COMEDY Cadillac Lounge presents Andrew Johnson, Merv Hartlen, Troupe Name Pending, the Gee Spots, Jessica Fitzpatrick, QB Kids, the National Theatre of the World and host Nigel Grinstead. 8:30 pm. Pwyc. 1296 Queen W. 416-536-7717, cadillaclounge.com. CHUCKLE CO. PRESENTS weekly stand-up. 9:30 pm. $5. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. chuckleco.com. ELEPHANT EMPIRE Comedy Bar presents the sketch troupe w/ Hannah Spear, Andrew Gardner, Matt Lemche and Peter Stevens, performing fast-paced sketch and a one-act play. To May 28, Wednesdays 8 pm. $8. 945 Bloor W. 416-551-6540, comedybar.ca. MAGIC OVEN COMEDY presents weekly stand-up. 8-10 pm. Free. Magic Oven, 347 Keele. facebook.com/MagicOvenKeele. 120 WEDNESDAYS OPEN MIC Club 120 presents comics, burlesque and novelty performers w/ TS comedian Mandy Goodhandy and others. 9 pm. Free. 120 Church. c lub120.ca. Sixteen Scandals See Thu 10. SPIRITS COMEDY Spirits Bar & Grill presents one of T.O.’s longest-running weekly comedy nights. 9 pm. Free. 642 Church. 416-967-0001. TOP SHELF COMEDY presents The Spotlight, a weekly night of top comics. 9 pm. $5. WAYLA Bar, 996 Queen E. 416-901-5570.
Toronto Comedy Brawl: Gauntlet Qualifying Rounds See Thu 10. TORONTO COMEDY CAVERN presents a week-
ly show w/ host Adam Jamal. 8:30 pm. Free. Cavern Bar, 76 Church. 416-971-4440. YUK YUK’S DOWNTOWN presents Dana Alexander. To Apr 20, Wed-Sun 8 pm, plus Fri-Sat 10:30 pm. $13-$22. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com. 3
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present a sultry mix of passion and politics, this new dance-theatre piece isn’t where it could be dramatically, but the music, movement and heart still make it an entertaining show. The young Arrabal (Micaela Spina) immerses herself in the tango clubs of Buenos Aires and learns what happened to her father, Rodolfo (co-choreographer Julio Zurita), who was disappeared under Argentina’s military dictatorship. The dance sequences smoulder and ignite, and Gustavo Santaolalla’s music is electric and catchy. But writer Weidman needs to find more clarity in the storytelling. Runs to May 11, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $44-$84. Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com. NNN (GS) Tangled Kids Fest! Tangled Art + Disability presents entertainers from the disability community, including Propeller Dance, Lazylegz and singer Elizabeth Morris. To Apr 10, Thu 9 am to noon. $5 sugg donation (preregister katie@tangledarts.org). Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E, Ada Slaight Hall. tangledarts.org. 3
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Shadows tells Eva Le Gallienne’s story By DAVID JAGER SHADOWS by Margo MacDonald, directed by Diana Fajrajsl, with MacDonald and Sarah Finn, at Videofag (187 Augusta) from Friday (April 11) to April 19 at 8 pm. $15-$20. eventbrite.ca.
Even theatre history buffs might not know the name of Eva Le Gallienne. The daughter of an English poet and a Danish journalist, Le Gallienne was raised in an artistic and literary family that shuttled between London and Paris. She made her stage debut in 1914 in a Maeterlinck play at 15. Five years later, she was a leading lady on Broadway and founded the Civic Repertory Theatre. Openly lesbian in her social circle
but closeted by necessity in public, she counted Tallulah Bankhead, Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table among her friends. A dominant force in theatre throughout her career, she continued to struggle with the many issues affecting queer performers and artists from the 1920s through the 50s. Margo MacDonald’s Shadows, which premiered at the Ottawa Fringe Festival in 2010, catches Le Gallienne at a troubling time of her life. Outed in the press and suffering after a debilitating accident, she struggles in seclusion in the country accompanied by her lover, actor Josephine Hutchinson. Slipping forward and back in time, she battles the demons surrounding identity, creativity, the de-
THIS WEEK IN THE MUSEUMS ART GALLERY OF MISSISSAUGA Form, Colour,
Line; HyunRyoung Kim, to Apr 18. 300 City Centre (Mississauga). 905-896-5088. ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO Light My Fire: Five Propositions About Portraits, to Apr 30. Brian Jungen and Duane Linklater, to Jun 15. Francis Bacon and Henry Moore, to Jul 20 ($25, srs $21.50, stu $16.50). Elevated: Contemporary Art In The AGO Tower, to Oct 12. $19.50, srs $16, stu $11, free Wed 6-8:30 pm (special exhibits excluded). 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648. ART GALLERY OF YORK U Camilla Singh, to Jun 16. 4700 Keele, Accolade E. 416-7365169. BLACKWOOD GALLERY Communicating Vessels, Apr 16-May 11, reception 5-8 pm, artist talks 6:30 pm Apr 16 (bus from Mercer Union 5:30 pm). 3359 Mississauga N. 905828-3789. CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES Life On The Grid: 100 Years Of Street Photography, to May 31. 255 Spadina Rd. 416-397-0778.
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This Is Not A Toy, to May 18 ($16, stu/srs $13). Emerging Designer Competition, to May 19. $10, stu/srs $8. 234 Bay. 416-363-6121. DORIS McCARTHY GALLERY Glam North: Doris McCarthy And Her New Contemporaries, to Apr 26. 1265 Military Trail. 416-287-7007. GARDINER MUSEUM OF CERAMIC ART At Risk: Sheridan College ceramics grads, to Apr 16. Ron Thom And The Allied Arts, to Apr 27, talk 6:30-8 pm ($15) Apr 10. $12, stu $6, srs $8; Fri 4-9 pm half-price, 30 and under free. 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080. JUSTINA M. BARNICKE David Buchan, to May 3. 7 Hart House. 416-978-8398. McMICHAEL CANADIAN ART COLLECTION Mary Pratt, to Apr 27. Changing Tides: Contemporary Art Of Newfoundland And Labrador, to Jun 1. $15, stu/srs $12. 10365 Islington (Kleinburg). 905-893-1121. MUSEUM OF INUIT ART The Matchbox Gallery: A Retrospective, Apr 10-Oct 1, reception 7-9
Sarah Finn (left) and playwright Margo MacDonald appear in Shadows, playing at Videofag.
mand for conformity, the perils of addiction and the price of art. Videofag, which opened in 2012 in pm Apr 10. $5, stu/srs $3. 207 Queens Quay W. 416-640-1571. OAKVILLE GALLERIES The Talking Cure; Olia Mishchenko, to May 11. Gairloch Gdns, 1306 Lakeshore E; Centennial Sq, 120 Navy (Oakville). 905-844-4402. THE POWER PLANT Mike Nelson, to May 19. Tirdad Zolghadr, International Lecture Series talk 7 pm Apr 15 (Brigantine Rm, $15). 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949. ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM The Forbidden City: Inside The Court Of China’s Emperors, to Sep 1 ($27, stu/srs $24.50). $16, stu/srs $14.50; Fri 4:30-8:30 pm $10, stu/srs $9. 100 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8000. RYERSON IMAGE CENTRE Mary Anderson; Black Star Subject: Canada; Robert Burley, Phil Bergerson and Elisa Julia Gilmour, to Apr 13. 33 Gould. 416-979-5164. SPADINA MUSEUM Dressing For Downton, to Apr 13 ($25-$30). $5.66, stu/srs $4.72. 285 Spadina Rd. 416-392-6910. TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA Heather Goodchild and Jérôme Havre, to Apr 23, Havre workshop 1-4 pm Apr 12 ($8-$15). From Geisha To Diva: The Kimonos Of Ichimaru, to May 25, Conscious Consumption talk 7 pm Apr 10 ($20). Telling Stories, to Sep 1. $15, srs $10, stu $6; pwyc Wed 5-8 pm. 55 Centre. 416-599-5321. U OF T ART CENTRE MA of visual studies grads; The Shelley Peterson Student Art Exhibiton, to Apr 12. 15 King’s College Circle. 416-978-1838. VARLEY ART GALLERY Colour, In Theory, to May 4. $5, stu/srs $4. 216 Main (Unionville). 905477-9511. YORK UNIVERSITY Stuff: The Culture Of Obsolescence, to Apr 18. Samuel J Zacks Gallery, Stong College, 4700 Keele.
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Asian Short Film + Video (Images Festival), to May 3, curator talk 3 pm, reception 4-6 pm Apr 11. 401 Richmond W #110. 416979-9633. BAU-XI PHOTO Katrin Korfmann, to Apr 19. 324 Dundas W. 416-977-0400. BEAVER HALL Painting: Douglas Haynes, Apr 16-May 13. Amélie Jérôme, to Apr 14. 29 McCaul. BIRCH CONTEMPORARY Painting: Martin Golland, to Apr 12. Lisa Bissonnette, to Apr 12. 129 Tecumseth. 416-3653003. CANADIAN SCULPTURE CENTRE Richard McNeill, to May 3, reception 1:30 pm Apr 12. 500 Church. 647-435-5858. CHINATOWN CENTRE MALL Images Festival: Bambitchell (Sharlene Bamboat and Alexis Mitchell), Apr 12-28, reception 2-5 pm Apr 12. 222 Spadina, lower level #19D. CIRCUIT GALLERY @ PREFIX Photos: Donald Weber and Dima Gavrysh, Apr 10-May 3, reception 6-9 pm Apr 10, artist’s talk 1-2 pm Apr 12. 401 Richmond W #124. 416591-0357. COOPER COLE Vanessa Maltese and Barb Choit, Apr 10-May 10, reception 6-10 pm Apr 10. 1161 Dundas W. 647-347-3316. DIAZ CONTEMPORARY Pierre Dorion and Elizabeth McIntosh, to Apr 26. 100 Niagara. 416-361-2972. GALLERY TPW Working In And Out Of The Archive group show (Images Festival), Apr 10-26. 1256 Dundas W. 416-645-1066. GLADSTONE HOTEL Textiles: Hard Twist 2014 – This Is Personal, to Apr 27. 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
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and installation festival, Apr 10-19 (free$15). Various venues. imagesfestival.com. INDEXG GALLERY Photos: Gary Michael Dault, Apr 12-27, reception 3-6 pm Apr 12. Prints/sculpture: Han Yu and Kai Chan, to Apr 15. 50 Gladstone. 416-535-6957. KATHARINE MULHERIN Shauna Born, to May 4. 1086 Queen W. 416-993-6510. LOOP Yael Brotman and Martha Eleen, to Apr 20. 1273 Dundas W. 416-516-2581. MKG127 Sky Glabush, to Apr 19, artist’s talk 4:30 pm Apr 12. 1445 Dundas W. 647-4357682. NICHOLAS METIVIER Photos: Michael Awad, to Apr 19. 451 King W. 416-205-9000. PAUL PETRO Painting: Sadko Hadzihasanovic, to Apr 26. Images Festival: Darryl Nepinak, Apr 11-26, reception 7-10 pm Apr 11. 980 Queen W. 416-979-7874. PROPELLER Occam’s Razor group show, to Apr 20, talk 2 pm Apr 13. 984 Queen W. 416-504-7142. STEPHEN BULGER Photos: Scott Conarroe, to May 3. 1026 Queen W. 416-504-0575. TORONTO ART EXPO Glass, sculpture, Design North, Apr 10-13. $15, stu/srs $10. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front W. 416-265-6988, torontoartexpo.com. VTAPE Images Festival: Maha Maamoun, Apr 12-May 17, reception 2-5 pm Apr 12, artist’s talk 3 pm Apr 15. 401 Richmond W #452. 416-351-1317. YYZ Images Festival: Off Screen Projects tour, 1 pm and 3 pm Apr 12; Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc, Apr 10-26, reception 2-5 pm Apr 12, artist’s talk 3 pm Apr 14. 401 Richmond W. 416-598-4546.
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Soft Landing LANDING GEAR by Kate Pullinger (Doubleday), 282 pages, $29.95 cloth. Rating: NNN
Kate Pullinger’s Landing Gear has a great premise, but the Governor General’s Award-winning author has a hard time keeping the narrative taut. London-based Harriet and Michael are mindlessly maintaining their marriage until a volcano in Iceland spews an ash cloud that halts air traffic at Heathrow, leaving Michael stranded in New York. He decides to travel to Toronto and hooks up with an old girlfriend, which has a disastrous impact on his household. Harriet, in the meantime – while
making sure their teenaged son Jack stays focused on school – has been trying to locate the young woman who might be the daughter she gave away at birth. And Emily is trying to find her birth mother – who may be Harriet, whom she starts following and videoing. The material dealing with the air traffic shutdown is illuminating. Jack and his stoner friends marvel at the beauty of the clear skies, and the communities close to Heathrow are gobsmacked by the absence of noise pollution. Harriet, a radio reporter, does a news spot in which, for seconds, she records nothing but the sounds of
READINGS THIS WEEK Thursday, April 10
mics and more. To Apr 13. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W, rm 2212. ifpor2013@gmail.com.
TED BARRIS Reading from The Great Escape: A
Saturday, April 12
Canadian Story. 6:45 pm. Free. Gerrard/Ashdale Library, 1432 Gerrard E. 416-393-7717.
DENNIS LEE/RONNA BLOOM/KEN BABSTOCK/ KAREN SOLIE/SOUVANKHAN THAMMAVONGSA
Poetry reading. 6 pm. Free. Beaches Library, 2161 Queen E. 416-393-7703. ALISON LOAT AND MICHAEL MACMILLAN Breakfast and chat with the Tragedy In The Commons authors. 8:30 am. $50 (includes book). Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay. 416-361-0032. VALERIE MASON-JOHN Launching Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teachings To Overcome Addiction. 7 pm. Free. Another Story, 315 Roncesvalles. 416-462-1104. PAN AM POETRY SLAM Spoken word competition celebrating the Games. 7 pm. Free. Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577. NICHOLAS PENGELLEY Reading from Traitor’s Gate. 7 pm. Free. Dufferin/St Clair Library, 1625 Dufferin. torontopubliclibrary.ca.
Friday, April 11 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF POETRY OF RESISTANCE Poetry readings, open
SHARON BALTMAN Signing copies of her memoir Escape From The Bedside (9 am-noon) followed by a reading (12:30 pm). Free. Stop Farmers’ Market, 601 Christie. thestop.org.
Sunday, April 13 WENDY BROWN Signing copies of her self-help book Why Love Succeeds Or Fails. 1-5 pm. Free. Chapters, 142 John. chapters.indigo.ca. EYESCAPES Poetry by Clara Blackwood, Yaqoob Ghaznavi, Merle Nudelman, John Oughton and others. 2 pm. Free. Women’s Art Assoc, 23 Prince Arthur. 416-922-2060. KATHERINE GOVIER Launching her cookbook Half For You And Half For Me with a threecourse meal and interview. 5 pm. Windup Bird Cafe, 382 College. 647-349-6373. PLASTICINE POETRY Readings by David Clink, Martha Baillie, Clara Blackwood, Michael Fraser, Jacob Scheier and others plus an open mic. 6 pm. Free. Paupers, 539 Bloor W. plasticinepoetry.com.
IN PERSON birds, the wind, kids laughing. When air travel resumes, Pakistani Yacub stows away in the landing gear of a plane headed from Dubai to the UK and falls, plummeting out of the sky onto Harriet’s car. Miraculously, he walks away from the accident, and Harriet takes him into her home – which changes everything. While the narrative moves between the perspectives of Harriet, Yacub, Jack, Michael and Emily in the novel’s early stages, Pullinger keeps her grip on the story. And there’s considerable tension as Emily’s and
I’ve been lucky enough to have a woman as my doctor for a long time now, so it’s easy to forget that women weren’t always welcome at medical schools. Sharon Baltman experienced that discrimination when she attended U of T’s med school in the mid-60s. She writes about her school days, subsequent travels across Canada, Europe and Israel and why she decided to become a psychotherapist in her absorbing memoir, Escape From The Bedside ($16.85, CreateSpace). Baltman reads from her book Saturday (April 12) at Wychwood Barns. See Readings, this page. SGC
Harriet’s lives get set to collide. But the narrative slackens in the middle and skips over some hard stuff. Jack’s friend dies after taking the drugs Jack gave him. What happens after that? What happens when Emily and Jack first set eyes on each other? Pullinger keeps setting up conflicts and, poof, it’s two years later. And, as with her GG-winning The Mistress Of Nothing, things get SUSAN G. COLE too tidy in the end. Pullinger reads from Landing Gear on Wednesday (April 16) at Harbourfront. See Readings, this page. susanc@nowtoronto.com | @susangcole
ther Birrell, Diana Byden, Carrie Snyder, Julia Zarankin and others. 6 pm. Free. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay. 416-361-0032.
Wednesday, April 16 JONAS T BENGTSSON/KATE PULLINGER/JENNIFER MCMAHON Bengtsson reads from A
Fairy Tale, Pullinger reads from Landing Gear, McMahon reads from The Winter People. 7:30 pm. $10, stu/yth free. Harbourfont Centre Brigantine Rm, 235 Queens Quay W. ifoa.org.
SHANNON BRAMER/MICHAEL FRASER/JESSICA HIEMSTA/BEN LADOUCEOUR Poetry reading. 7
pm. Free. Windup Bird Cafe, 382 College. 647349-6373.
ERINA HARRIS/DAVD BROCK/DD MILLER
Launching new books. 7 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635. WRITING ABOUT WAR Panel discussion with authors Antanas Sileika, Nicole Lundrigan and Karen Connelly. 6:35 pm. Free. Danforth/Coxwell Library, 1675 Danforth. 416-393-7783.
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Monday, April 14 BOOKS ON FILM: YANN MARTEL ON LIFE OF PI
Yann Martel talks about the Oscarwinning screen adaptation of Life Of Pi, April 14, as part of the Books On Film series.
Film screening and discussion with the author on his book’s transformation into Ang Lee’s film. 7 pm. $35, stu/srs $30. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net.
LINWOOD BARCLAY HOSTS SONS OF
PERDITION PEN Picks film screening and talk with the author. 6:15 pm. $15. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W. bloorcinema.com.
Tuesday, April 15 BOOK THUG SPRING LAUNCH
Guadalupo Muro, Jacob Wren, Aisha Sasha John and others read. 8 pm. Free. Supermarket, 268 Augusta. bookthug.ca/events. php. BRIAN FAWCETT Reading from The Last Of The Lumberman. 12:30 pm. Free. Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View. 416-393-7610. IAN HAMILTON Reading from The Two Sisters Of Borneo. 7 pm. Free. Taylor Memorial Library, 1440 Kingston. 416-3968939.
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With Ayub Nuri and Brian Stewart
With The Cellist of Sarajevo author, Steven Galloway
April 23, 6:45 pm High Park Branch
April 28, 7 pm In the Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library Free, but ticketed. Details on website.
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Audio clips from interview with KAREN GILLAN • Bonus Q&A with MIKE FLANAGAN • CINEMATHEQUE’S SPECIAL SCREENINGS • and more From Deep shows how basketball has been co-opted by marketing, movies and music vids.
Bloody Beans looks at the legacy of colonization.
DOM HEMINGWAY (Richard Shepard). 94 minutes. Opens Friday (April 11). For venues and times, see Movies, page 67. Rating: NNNN
FILM FESTIVAL REVIEWS
AWESOME IMAGES Some highlights from the edgy fest of experimental film, art and performance By NORMAN WILNER IMAGES FESTIVAL at various locations from Thursday (April 10) to April 19. See Indie & Rep Film, page 74, and imagesfestival.com. Rating: NNNN
The Images Festival is back, in venues all over downtown, with the intention of making us look at our world from a slightly different angle. The annual celebration of experimental multimedia (defined in the fest’s mission statement as “experimental and independent moving image culture,” but long since expanded to include live performances and art installations) offers a grab bag of innovative shorts, features and documentaries in its On Screen component. The opening-night feature, From Gulf To Gulf To Gulf (Thursday, April 10, at the Royal), is a fascinating documentary experience. Shaina Anand and Ashok Sukumaran, members of the South Asian CAMP collective, distributed camera phones to merchant sailors on a circuitous route through the Arabian Sea and asked them to shoot what they found interesting. The result – intercut with additional footage shot by Anand, Sukumaran and others – does for merchant sea work what Leviathan did for
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commercial fishing, capturing the job’s day-today functions (as well as some of its unexpected perks) in a way I’d never seen before. Narimane Mari’s Bloody Beans (Monday, April 14, at Jackman Hall) explores the legacy of France’s colonization of Algeria through a fictional narrative in which a group of Algerian children, sick of their diet of legumes, set out to get better food from the French and wind up in a metaphorical confrontation with their nation’s ugly history. Mari uses naturalistic acting and staging that put me in the mind of Peter Brook’s Lord Of The Flies, though the results are very different. The shorts programs are full of intriguing pleasures – that flash of happiness as a metaphor lands, the joy of discovering an inspired contrast or connection. Film Program In Which There Appear Colour Bars, Greek Pop Songs, Didactic Eye Makeup, Etc. (Sunday, April 13, at Jackman Hall) is a particularly lighthearted assortment of pieces that goof around with our expectations even as they offer some clever, inventive filmmaking. The first short, Marisa Hoicka’s This Is Not A Test, is a pure delight; I saw it knowing nothing more than its title, and so should you. murmurations (April 17, at Jackman Hall) lets
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artists interpret the natural world and our collision with it. Death is never far from the frame; it lurks in the backgrounds of Sasha Waters Freyer’s Our Summer Made Her Light Escape and Travis Shilling’s Totem. Beatriz Santiago Muñoz’s La Cueva Negra is entirely concerned with the legacy of an indigenous burial ground recently discovered in Puerto Rico. But it’s not like art shouldn’t engage with mortality. The closing-night film, Brett Kashmere’s From Deep (April 19, at Jackman Hall), looks at basketball as a profound cultural force. Marketing, movies and music videos have co-opted the sport, and Kashmere plucks images from all of them – though he somehow neglects to include Space Jam, which fuses basketball with the primal American touchstone that is Bill Murray. I can only assume this was an oversight. I’m also quite intrigued by one of the Live Images events. Lucy Raven’s On Location (Sunday, April 13, at Jackman Hall) is a lecture that “explores the location of production and the production of location in Hollywood cinema,” and somehow includes both Road Runner cartoons and Roland Emmerich’s 2012. Bring it on, I say. 3
After his revelatory supporting turn in 2012’s Anna Karenina, Jude Law proves once again that a leading man can become a kick-ass character actor. He plays the eponymous Dom Hemingway, a foul-mouthed, cocky (just listen to his hilarious, ribald opening monologue), middle-aged safecracker who’s released from prison after 12 years and goes looking for the money that’s owed him. There’s also the matter of reconnecting with his daughter (Emilia Clarke, unrecognizable from Game Of Thrones) who grew up in his absence, is now a mother and wants nothing to do with him. Law delivers a ferocious comic performance with layers of pain, hurt and guilt bubbling beneath his raucous, bulging-veined exterior. Director Richard Shepard (The Matador) matches the manic-depressive energy of Law’s Dom. The film’s filled with bold colours, big, clear chapter titles and a couple of marvellously fun set pieces. The supporting actors – Clarke, Demian Bichir (A Better Life) as a sinister crime kingpin – are good but don’t have much to do. Richard E. Grant’s role as Dom’s nattily dressed best friend is essentially a series of nervous reaction shots. Grant nails them, but he deserves a meatier part. But Law is feckin’ brilliant. GLENN SUMI
Jude Law gets manic as Dom Hemingway.
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Matt Berninger, lead singer of the rock band The National, invites his metal-head younger brother Tom to film their biggest tour yet. Sneak preview on April 10 with introduction by The National!
Paradise is found and lost in this gripping 1930s murder mystery featuring a self-styled Swiss Family Robinson and a gun-toting Viennese Baroness and her two lovers. Director Skype Q&As—see website for details.
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Fiction meets fact as we feature some of PEN Canada’s most celebrated writers. Linwood Barclay (A Tap at the Window) hosts the gripping film Sons of Perdition. Post-screening Q&A with Linwood Barclay.
This 80s cult classic features performances by a 26-year-old artist who quickly became an international superstar—legendary singer-songwriter Prince. We kick off the party with DJ Moe Berg and drink specials!
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She’s scary talented Doctor Who actor eyes juicy genre roles By NORMAN WILNER OCULUS directed by Mike Flanagan,
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Karen Gillan is willing to get a little crazy. As a young woman determined to prove that her parents’ deaths were caused by a malevolent mirror in Oculus, the Scottish actor plunges full-on into the role of a character so obsessed with her mission that she’s lost track of everything else. “That’s what I loved so much,” Gillan says from her home in Los Angeles. “That was my favourite aspect of the film, actually. I thought that was just so cool and interesting, that this girl is dancing on the edge of being normal and being totally nuts. That was really fun to play with.” Gillan, who became nerd royalty in 2010 when she was cast opposite Matt Smith as the heroic Amy Pond on Doctor Who, jumped at the chance to make a scary movie once she wrapped up her run on the show. “I really like horror films!” she says. “I watched them growing up a lot. I mean, I wasn’t interested in doing a generic horror film where, like, a group of teenagers get killed off one by one. But this is a really interesting film even without any of the supernatural aspects. It just seemed like a good idea.” Given that her next big role is that of a bald blue meanie in August’s Guardians Of The Galaxy, is she worried about getting stuck in the world of fantasy and sciencefiction?
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“I love doing genre work – I think that’s where the amazing female roles are at the moment,” she says. “The stuff you get to act in those things is just amazing. It really stretches you because of the range that’s required. You’re in life-or-death situations regularly, so it’s not like just two people chatting in a room at all. It’s high-octane, and that’s so satisfying for an actor. “I mean, if I had to do a TV show where I was walking down a corridor pretending to be a doctor – and not like a fun Time Lord Doctor, just a real one – I think I’d be really bored.” This isn’t to say she’s unwilling to take on more conventional projects, mind you. “I want to do more comedy,” Gillan says. “This is the big thing for me. I just finished a pilot for ABC called Selfie, and I loved that so much. It’s about a girl who’s really obsessed with taking pictures of herself and social media, and she’s basically a complete narcissist and doesn’t understand how to have real relationships with people offline. I loved that role.” 3 normw@nowtoronto.com | @wilnervision
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This resourceful creeper feels like writer/director Mike Flanagan’s response to the diminishing returns of the Paranormal Activity series. Most of the action is confined to a suburban home where a family falls under the sway of something awful – though in this case, the terror comes not from an invisible demonic force but from a centuries-old mirror that may or may not be haunted, possessed or simply sentient. Brenton Thwaites and Doctor Who fan favourite Karen Gillan are adult siblings who blame the mirror for the deaths of their parents (played in flashback by Rory Cochrane and Katee Sackhoff) 11 years earlier. Or at least one of them does, and is determined to prove it scientifically. Naturally, things don’t go well at all, and before too long our heroes are reliving their previous encounter, which unfolds in a parallel narrative. Oculus doesn’t do anything especially new – in fact, its vibe is strangely similar to that of last year’s Mama – but it’s cleverly written, and the actors are all much better than they need to be. Annalise Basso and Garrett Ryan, who play the younger versions of Gillan and Thwaites’s characters, are terrific, and Cochrane and Sackhoff both go above and beyond the demands of the genre. NW
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The National’s Matt Berninger (left) and his brother Tom engage in some sibling rivalry.
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In 2010, Matt Berninger – lead singer for the National – offered his brother Tom a crew job on their world tour. An aspiring filmmaker, Tom brought along a video camera and started to make a documentary. The result is Mistaken For Strangers. The film is less about the National than about the Berninger brothers and their fractured relationship. Matt’s the successful one fronting a popular and well-regarded band, while Tom – who’s nine years younger – is the fuck-up determined to make something of himself
even if he doesn’t fully understand how. Over the course of the tour, Tom interviews Matt and his bandmates, but the questions always seem to be about Tom and why Matt doesn’t respect him as a filmmaker. I’m not sure I respect Tom as a filmmaker either. Though he’s credited as director and shares editorial credit with producer Carin Besser – who is also Matt’s wife – Mistaken For Strangers has clearly been constructed after the fact by a number of editorial consultants, including executive producer (and two-time Oscar nominee) Marshall Curry. I don’t point this out to take anything away from the finished doc, which is really clever in its deconstruction of the Berningers’ emotional dynamic. I just have trouble believing that Tom did the deconstructing himself. NORMAN WILNER
The Baroness von Wagner poses with her lovers Robert Philippson (left) and Rudolf Lorenz in 1932 on Floreana island.
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Evil island THE GALAPAGOS AFFAIR: SATAN CAME TO EDEN (Dayna Goldfine, Dan Geller). 120 minutes. Opens Friday (April 11). For venues and times, see Movies, page 67. Rating: NNN
This documentary whisks us back to the 1930s on the remote Galapagos island of Floreana, where a handful of European eccentrics attempt to escape civilization and wind up becoming precursors of a season of Survivor. “War is fixed in the genes of human beings,” says one of the central figures, unaware that he’s going to prove his own theory. By the end of The Galapagos Affair, some inhabitants of this new Eden have disappeared without a
trace, though there’s ample evidence to suggest they’ve been murdered. The islanders include a Nietzschefixated German physician and his younger MS-afflicted lover, another German couple expecting their first child, and an imperious, self-described French baroness accompanied by a pair of gigolos. Many of them left diaries that are read in voice-over by Cate Blanchett, Sebastian Koch, Diane Kruger and other name actors. The story is inherently captivating, but the film suffers from an excessively leisurely pace, with glacial transitions, overused stills and mostly superfluous interviews with the subjects’ descendants. It’s worth seeing, but the tale might have been better conveyed in a longform magazine piece or wellJOSÉ TEODORO structured book.
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CONCERNING VIOLENCE D: Gรถran Hugo Olsson Musician Lauryn Hill narratives a sweeping look at the fight for African independence.
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THE LIFE AND MIND OF MARK DEFRIEST D: Gabriel London INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE
A legendary jail-breaker gets a shocking admission from those who imprisoned him.
THE GREAT INVISIBLE D: Margaret Brown A shocking examination of the disastrous Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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BRONX OBAMA D: Ryan Murdock The behind-the-scenes life of a struggling presidential impersonator.
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SLEEPLESS IN NEW YORK D: Christian Frei A look at heartbreak and the resilience of love.
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(D: Carlos Saldanha, 101 min) Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway and other celebs lend their voices to this sequel about birds of a feather flocking to the wilds of the Amazon.
Heaven Is For Real (D: Randall Wallace, 99 min) A father (Greg Kinnear) decides to open up about his son’s near-death experience – the boy says he visited Heaven – in this adaptation of the nonfictionbestseller. Rio 2 opens Friday (April 11). Screened after press time – see review April 11 at nowtoronto.com/ movies. Heaven opens Wednesday (April 16). See review in next week’s issue. Knight Rusty is a wonky but charming fantasy involving a robot and a stolen engine.
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Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) and Jewel (Anne Hathaway) experience jungle fever in Rio 2.
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Cabin drama
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TIFF Kids offers a mix of imports, holdovers from TIFF proper and studio premieres. In addition to opening film Rio 2, this year’s festival offers an early look at Disneynature’s Bears, which opens in theatres April 18. Ever since its Sprockets days, the festival has found room for a more mature entry. This year it’s Dave Schram’s Regret!, a serious drama aimed at older teens that approaches high school bullying from an oblique angle. Schram doesn’t sensationalize the subject matter of Carry Slee’s novel, and gets strong performances from Robin Boissevain and Dorus Witte as students grappling with their consciences in the wake of tragic events. The Danish adventure Antboy, a special presentation at last year’s Toronto Film Festival, returns to the Lightbox for multiple screenings, and this weekend’s 50th-anniversary salute to the Pink Panther presents eight restored MGM shorts including 1964’s Oscar-winning The Pink Phink. Set in a world populated primarily by mechanical creatures, German CG feature Knight Rusty is a wonky but charming fantasy adventure in which a robot jouster embarks on a quest to retrieve a stolen engine. It leans a little heavily on the moral messaging (Were you aware that Friendships Are Important, kids?), but it’s pretty charming overall and plays as a weird steampunk variation on the grown-up cult hit Adventure Time. I wish I could muster more enthusiasm about the closing-night gala, Ben Stassen and Jérémie Degruson’s computer-animated 3D adventure The House Of Magic. It’s the simultaneously busy and boring tale of an abandoned kitten taken in by an elderly stage magician despite the objections of his other pets. Made in Belgium but set in Boston, it’s a simplistic, dopey affair that undermines some splendid design with generic voice performances and banal plotting. But kids like talking animals, so what the hell do I know? 3
Mark Rendall (left) and Nicholas Campbell deserve a better script than Algonquin.
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I’m getting used to Canadian films in which great casts slog through crappy scripts. Algonquin’s screenplay is at least not godawful, but it’s still pretty weak. Ailing bad boy author Leif Roulette (Nicholas Campbell) has convinced his aspiring writer son Jake (Mark Rendall) – he’d left him and his mum (Sheila McCarthy) when Jake was a boy – to help him finish a book about the Algonquin Park cabin the family used
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The Raid 2 (Gareth Huw Evans). 148 minutes. Subtitled. Opens Friday (April 11). For venues and times, see Movies, page 67. Rating: NNN
When it opened in North America, Gareth Huw Evans’s action thriller The Raid came with a subtitle: Redemption. The sequel is billed more simply as The Raid 2. But they could just as easily have gone with The Raid: More. Here Evans – once again writing, d irecting and editing – expands the graphic, visceral action of his 2011 breakout into a more ambitious riff on Infernal Affairs and The Departed. Jakarta cop Rama (Iko Uwais), ordered to infiltrate an Indonesian crime family to root out the corrupt cops in their employ, befriends a boss’s son (Arifin Putra) in prison and emerges two years later as a trusted mob soldier. But in no time at all, Rama’s back to slugging his way through crowds of assassins in an epic series of battles. As before, Evans extrapolates an entire aesthetic from the hammer scene in Park Chanwook’s Oldboy, with brutal pummellings paying off in gruesome comic punchlines. It’s all about the smashy-smashy, and on that level The Raid 2 certainly delivers. But at two and a half hours, it proves as exhausting an experience as its predecessor – a blunt instrument that just keeps pounding long after everything’s turned to powder. NORMAN WILNER
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Borrowing plays from 2011’s Moneyball, Draft Day is an entire movie built around the business of recruiting players and shaping a winning team. The action doesn’t take place on the field, but in offices and over conference calls, where general managers trade players as if they were shares on the stock market. Kevin Costner stars as Sonny Weaver, the worn-out GM of the Cleveland Browns, Iko Uwais (left) and Cok who approaches the Simbara rest between NFL draft as the unaction scenes. popular leader of a
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to love. But when Leif dies and Jake reluctantly decides to finish the project, he learns that his father had started another family with Carmen (Victoria Sanchez) and that he has a half-brother, Iggy (Michael Levinson). Carmen and Iggy descend on the cabin where Jake is writing, forcing him to deal with his feelings about his father and his own art. The script veers from fuzzy (will Iggy and Jake connect?) to icky (possible chemistry between Jake and Carmen), and Leif is such a repulsive guy, it’s hard to care about his legacy. But McCarthy is terrific, as usual, and Rendall (Victoria Day) is obviously a major talent, kind of like Jay Baruchel but with more heft and soul. Give this guy the script he deserves. SUSAN G. COLE
desperate team. When we meet him, he’s getting lambasted all over radio and television, pressured to pull off a miracle in the draft. Sonny has a checklist of personal issues to deal with, too. His father (the team’s former coach) has died, leaving Sonny with a legacy to live up to. And his inter-office fling (a mismatched Jennifer Garner) recently peed on a stick. Moneyball took a novel approach by exploring the numbers you see on the backs of Fleer cards and whittling baseball down to a mathematical equation. Draft Day, on the other hand, is much more old-fashioned. Gut instinct trumps whatever stats the professionals can conjure up, and in the end the nicest guys will get their payday while the undeservedly popular folks will be exposed for the douchebags they really are. Sonny may be looking beyond statistics, but Draft Day plays it entirely RADHEYAN SIMONPILLAI by the numbers.
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ABOUT LAST NIGHT (Steve Pink) stars
motormouth Kevin Hart in an update of the 1986 rom-com, an adaptation of wordsmith David Mamet’s provocative play Sexual Perversity In Chicago. Hart is working with real material thanks to the two degrees of separation from Mamet. His comedic talents get structure and purpose, and he has enough room to put his own stamp on the original’s acidic dialogue. This may be watered-down Mamet,
ut for Hart it’s 80 proof. 98 min. NNN (RS) Colossus, Interchange 30, Yonge & Dundas 24
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does so much so well, it’s impossible not to be charmed by it. Writer/directors Prowse and Lee play versions of themselves on a trek around the world following Lee’s potentially terminal brain aneurism diagnosis. Prowse brings along camera gear to document their globetrotting. A week into their trip, Lee begins exhibiting strange symptoms following a questionable hookup in Paris. He can punch through walls. His skin blisters in the sunlight. He craves human blood. The shift from MTV-edited travelogue to superhero flick to supernatural horror movie is seamless. Even though the premise of “filming everything” feels stretched in places, Prowse and Lee’s found-footage format hides some serious SFX in its lo-fi set-up. 85 min. NNNN (John Semley) Canada Square, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, SilverCity Mississauga, Yonge & Dundas 24
ALGONQUIN (Jonathan Hayes) 101 min. See review, page 66. NN (SGC) Opens Apr 11 at Carlton Cinema AMERICAN HUSTLE (David O. Russell) is nominally a story about the barely remembered 1978 Abscam sting, in which the FBI used a small-time con artist to snare politicians on bribery and corruption charges. It’s being compared to Goodfellas
(Adam McKay) contains plenty more of the same. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially for Anchorman diehards. Like its predecessor, the movie is most itself when its stars goof around, so it’s a shame that it expends so much energy trying to imitate the original, which at its best seemed to be making it up as it went along. 118 min. NNN (John Semley) Yonge & Dundas 24
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(John Wells) stars an awesome Meryl Streep as the drug-addled matriarch of a family that’s gathered after the patriarch disappears. This adaptation of Tracy Letts’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play has its flaws – the family rot borders on parody, the music is awful, and it’s still too stagy – but it’s extremely entertaining. 121 min. NNNN (SGC) Interchange 30, Mt Pleasant, Yonge & Dundas 24
BAD WORDS (Jason Bateman) casts director/star Bateman as Guy Trilby, a 40-yearold cipher with a photographic memory who enters a children’s spelling bee thanks to a loophole in the rules and uses grown-up head games to cut a path through regional contests straight to the finals – all the while keeping his motive a secret even from his sponsor and occasional bed partner Jenny (Kathryn Hahn). It’s a great set-up, and a fine role for Bateman, who shifts his characteristic exasperation into something uglier and more venal. But as the plot nears its payoff and Guy’s reasons are revealed, the movie grows softer and less complex in a way that seems calculated and unconvincing. Some stories would be much more satisfying if they let their asshole stay an asshole. 89 min. NNN (NW) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scar-
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runs him (Tsahi Halevi); where Omar took its time to develop its central character, Bethlehem builds a more complex narrative of constant danger. There’s also a deeper sense of Shin Bet as an organization – not surprising, since director and co-writer Adler is a veteran of Shin Bet. If you’ve seen Omar, Bethlehem will play as a fascinating mirror image. If you haven’t, it stands just fine on its own. Subtitled. 99 min. NNNN (NW) Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Varsity
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sleazebag (Alec Baldwin) who moves to San Francisco to live with her sister (Sally Hawkins) when he’s busted. 98 min. NNNN (SGC) Interchange 30
THE BOOK THIEF (Brian Percival) reframes the Second World War as a coming-of-age story about a young German girl (Monsieur Lazhar’s Sophie Nélisse). Director Percival has helmed a lot of Downton Abbey episodes, and it shows in film’s odd propriety. A movie about the Holocaust can’t be afraid of confronting its own message. 131 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (Paul Greengrass) stars Tom Hanks in a fantastic performance as the eponymous skipper of a commercial vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. The rest of the film is far more problematic, with director Greengrass applying the tense, jangled docudrama aesthetic of United 93 to another true-life hostage crisis. Some subtitles. 134 min. NNN (NW) Interchange 30 CAS & DYLAN (Jason
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DIVERGENT (Neil Burger) is the latest attempt to launch the next Hunger Games, and the first to nakedly mimic that franchise with another post-apocalyptic tale of a young woman fighting to save her people from an elaborate political conspiracy. The problem is that it takes nearly two hours to start, spending all its time on dull world-building and endless training sequences in which self-doubting Tris (Shailene Woodley) learns to fight, shoot and climb things after joining the Dauntless, a police caste in future Chicago. Eventually, Tris qualifies as a Dauntless, along with her battle coach/love interest Four (Theo James), just in time to be swept up in an Erudite coup against Abnegation. Once that actually gets going, Woodley comes to life and so does the movie, delivering a couple of effective action sequences and some good moments for Ashley Judd as Tris’s mother and Kate Winslet as a snooty Erudite villain. But it’s a long way to go for the payoff, and I can’t say I care about following these characters into a sequel. 140 min. NN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity DOM HEMINGWAY ñ NNNN
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DOWN RIVER (Benjamin Ratner) tracks
ailing Pearl (Helen Shaver) and her relationships with three young neighbours in a story with brains and heart. Director Ratner hammers away at the water theme and the soundtrack is a bit too cute. But when he stays with the emotional core of the story, the film works, and Shaver’s marvel. 92 min. NNN (SGC) Kingsway Theatre
DRAFT DAY (Ivan Reitman) 110 min. See
review, page 66. NN (RS) Opens Apr 11 at 401 & Morningside, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24
ENDLESS LOVE (Shana Feste) is a dull teen
romance that starts off okay but quickly devolves into silliness and contrivance. Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde are appealing leads, but Bruce Greenwood and Robert Patrick almost save the movie with great performances as their dads. 103 min. NN (Andrew Parker) Interchange 30
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(Denis Villeneuve) captures Toronto with a wary outsider’s eye that makes it the best Hogtown movie since David Cronenberg’s Crash. Like that film, Enemy establishes T.O. as a glassand-steel cocoon where people are so alienated from themselves (and each other) that they don’t even know who they are, a place where a frumpy history prof (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a motorcycleriding wannabe actor (also Gyllenhaal) are entirely interchangeable. The lurid pleasures of Villeneuve’s identity-crisis mindfuck – a recurring tarantula motif, intimations of a members-only sex club in a condo basement and a strange cameo by Isabella Rossellini as an overbearing mother force-feeding her kid blueberries – are entirely trifling. But they’re put across with such giddy, nasty aplomb that it’s impossible not to savour them. And Gyllenhaal is terrific. Twice. 90 min. NNNN
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(John Maloof, Charlie Siskel) sifts through some of the 100,000 photographs shot by nanny and compulsive hoarder Vivian Maier to construct a compelling portrait of an artist who refused to be seen. Unknown to the world until co-director Maloof happened to acquire her negatives at auction, Maier’s raw, poetic street photography portrays a distinctive view of the everyday. Here the photographs are not just art but breadcrumbs leading to an enigmatic personality. In interviews, some who (barely) knew her describe Maier as Mary Poppins-like while others report a nastier side that includes physical abuse. Maybe the biggest mystery of all is why she took so many photos and then hid them from sight; since the negatives were never processed, even Maier never saw her own work. The consistently intriguing doc reveals facets of a woman who was eccentric, abrasive, soulful and mentally unhinged. Maier may still be an enigma, but the film does a remarkable job of developing those riddles into a fascinating picture. 83 min. NNNN (RS) Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre, Regent Theatre, TIFF Bell Lightbox
FROZEN (Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee) is an entertaining Disney animated musical about two Nordic princesses, one who’s holed herself up in icy isolation and the other who wants to track her down. It’s basically The Snow Queen mixed with Wicked. The songs are derivative but effective. Look for a hilarious ditty by Josh Gad’s scenestealing happy-go-lucky snowman Olaf, the best sidekick since Timon and Pumbaa. 102 min. NNN (GS) Interchange 30, Kingsway Theatre, Yonge & Dundas 24 THE GALAPAGOS AFFAIR: SATAN CAME TO EDEN (Dan Geller, Dayna Goldfine) 120
min. See review, page 64. NNN (José Teodoro) Opens Apr 11 at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
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(Sebastián Lelio) stars Berlin Film festival best actress Paulina García as a smart 50-something Chilean divorcée yearning for sex and adventure. A central theme is how offspring and past
relationships impinge on new relationships, but as essential is candid glimpse of middle-aged sexuality so rare in movies, it takes your breath away. Subtitled. 109 min. NNNN (SGC) Canada Square
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(Wes Anderson) recounts the entirely fictional tale of Monsieur Gustave (Ralph Fiennes), the unflappable concierge of the eponymous mountaintop manse in the European country of Zubrowka, and his training of the young lobby boy Zero (Tony Revolori) in the ways of service and life. It is a story filled with intrigue and love and war and murder and betrayal and a fairly novel prison break, and if I was to say anything further about what director/cowriter Anderson does with Willem Dafoe as a sort of human bulldog you wouldn’t believe me. Anderson doesn’t even nod toward realism, as he did in Moonrise Kingdom; he simply builds this magnificent playhouse, populates it with actors he knows and trusts – among them Adrien Brody, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jeff Goldblum and Edward Norton – and runs riot. And when moments of genuine emotion pierce that perfectly constructed artifice, they hit as powerfully as ever. That’s just how he works. 100 min. NNNN (NW) Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Rainbow Promenade, SilverCity Mississauga, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24
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(Alfonso Cuarón) plays as both an immediate, nail-biting thriller and a stunning technological accomplishment, following two astronauts (Sandra Bullock, George Clooney) stranded in Earth orbit and cut off from mission control. There are things here you’ve never seen before; this is a great, unprecedented picture. 91 min. NNNNN (NW) Interchange 30, Yonge & Dundas 24
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(Paolo Sorrentino) stars Toni Servillo as 60-something journalist Jep, who wrote a bestselling novel in his 20s but hasn’t written a thing that matters since. Instead, he’s immersed himself in all things shallow: the party circuit, pseudo-intellectual confabs with the rich and famous, meaningless sex. Shades of La Dolce Vita. Jep
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dor Dali robot and a run time between 12 and 20 hours, it was too out-there for any Hollywood studio to drop $15 million on. The hardest sell was the filmmaker himself. In this document of the conception and ultimate unravelling of Jodorowsky’s spiritual sci-fi epic, he describes his Dune as “the coming of a god.” He’s apparently very serious about this. And why shouldn’t he be? Pavich’s film is a testament to the power of motion pictures as metaphysical experience. Even if Jodorowsky’s movie never got made, his wide-eyed belief in the medium is refreshing in an age when cinema’s possibilities feel frustratingly limited. Even if we can’t see his Dune, we can still believe in it. 90 min. NNNN (John Semley) TIFF Bell Lightbox
Le Week-End (Roger Michell) is being mar-
keted as a frothy middle-aged romance, but it’s really a drama about an English couple (Jim Broadbent, Lindsay Duncan) unhappily marking their 30th anniversary in Paris. As they fuss and fight across the City of Light, we come to understand their dynamic: she’s tired of him, and he’ll do anything to hold on to her. This should be the start of an interesting character study, or at least a drama worthy of powerhouse performers Duncan and Broadbent. But neither screenwriter Hanif Kureishi nor director Michell seems interested in going that way, and the actors can’t settle on a tone. Le Week-End feels like a stage play that’s been awkwardly translated to the screen. It certainly can’t compete with last year’s Before Midnight, which told a very similar story with considerably more empathy and skill. 93 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre, Rainbow Market Square, Varsity r eflects on his empty life in a series of spectacular vignettes that come tumbling out of cinematographer Luca Bigazzi and writer-director Sorrentino’s vivid imagination: over-the-top bashes, an artist performing beside Roman ruins, a moneygrubbing doctor injecting botox in public. Garish party sequences collide with serene images of Rome’s ancient art; beautiful inspirational music meets club bangers. Sure, it’s self-indulgent, but Sorrentino is the kind of director you want to indulge. Just let the damn thing wash over you. Subtitled. 142 min. NNNNN (SGC) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema
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(Phil Lord, Chris topher Miller) feels like a quantum step up for both CG animation and movies based on marketing pitches. Lord and Miller, whose 2009 adaptation of Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs was similarly ambitious in its use of CG storytelling,
have created a sprawling 3D fantasy universe designed to mimic stop-motion animation. They’ve also folded every heroic quest narrative into the story of an ordinary construction worker (voiced by Moneyball’s Chris Pratt) who might be the one person who can save the universe from the evil plans of the sinister Lord Business (Will Ferrell). Kids will be thrilled by the non-stop activity and insane creative leaps, while grown-ups will also appreciate those leaps – especially one toward the end – and delight in how the voice actors are enjoying themselves as much as the audience. Sweet, funny, preposterously complex and uniquely ridiculous. 100 min. NNNN (NW) Carlton Cinema, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Interchange 30, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, Yonge & Dundas 24
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(Ritesh Batra) is built around the fanciful conceit of a mistaken lunch delivery that paves the way for two strangers to exchange handwritten letters via their meals. Ila (Nimrat Kaur) prepares home-cooked lunches for her neglectful husband, which are sent through Mumbai’s dabbawalla delivery system to the wrong recipient, Mr. Fernandes (Irrfan Khan), a standoffish accountant who’s ready to hide away in retirement. A sense of their personal lives is conveyed by suggestion, like the scents of the ingredients in a satisfying dish. There’s romance, comedy and melodrama, but Batra deploys them gently, building a moving, sincere film around his characters. It’s an assured, affecting picture of loneliness and longing amidst modern Mumbai’s hustle and bustle. 105 min. NNNN (RS) Varsity
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(George Clooney) is a Second World War caper picture in which director/co-writer Clooney and a band of charming character actors portray art experts roaming around Europe to retrieve sculptures and paintings seized by the Nazis from Jewish collectors. The earnest and clever script makes some very good points about the importance of art while telling an involving story about characters we come to adore. Some subtitles. 118 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square, Interchange 30, Kingsway Theatre, SilverCity Mississauga
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yanks the 2D, hand-drawn time-travelling cartoon from the 60s into the new era of 3D animation. The genius dog and his adopted son visit textbook figures like Marie Antoinette, King Tut and Leonardo Da Vinci while giving history a zany spin. The father-son story is a strained framework for their lighthearted, rib-tickling episodic adventures, which retain the cartoons’ fun and humour. 92 min. NNN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24
Muppets Most Wanted (James Bobin)
uses The Great Muppet Caper as its template, plunging the Muppets into a world of international intrigue and mistaken identity when they embark on a European tour just as Constantine, the world’s most dangerous frog, impersonates Kermit to use the troupe as cover for a series of museum heists. (Kermit, mistaken for Constantine, is sent to a Russian gulag run by Tina Fey.) It’s less a movie than an excuse for a series of Muppet Show sketches and celebrity cameos, and it lacks the heart Jason Segel brought to the previous picture. (It also lacks Segel himself, though his character’s Muppet brother, Walter, is
still around.) Returning director Bobin compensates with a faster pace and more anarchic Muppety energy, which makes for a pretty fun movie. It’s just not as enjoyable as the last one. 108 min. NNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24
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(Greg Camalier) is about the musically inclined backwater town in Alabama that has seen everyone from Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones come through to produce hits by working with Rick Hall, of FAME Studios, arguably the backbone of the Muscle Shoals music industry. The interviews are woven together like music, composing a film with storytelling rhythms that strikes emotional chords. 111 min. NNNN (RS) Kingsway Theatre
Need for Speed (Scott Waugh) dazzles with money shots of obscenely expensive cars tearing down highways, earning video-game bonus points whenever police cruisers spin out. Director Waugh opts for real stunt work, getting dangerously close to the twisted metal, over CGI. Unfortunately, plot and character are a hindrance in a movie that stalls whenever it tries to tell a story. 131 min. NN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yorkdale The Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Event is a high-def broadcast of
the Atlanta competition featuring 30 of the best American squads. 130 min.
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Heaven Is for Real (Randall Wallace) 99 min. See Also Opening, page 66. Opens Apr 16 at Coliseum Mississauga, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Yonge & Dundas 24
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ñHer
(Spike Jonze) is essentially a story about how technology can facilitate a relationship over impossible distances and what happens when one partner evolves more quickly than the other. In the end, it’s a movie as beholden to Annie Hall as it is to 2001, and don’t think that isn’t the strangest sentence I’ve written this year. 125 min. NNNN (NW) Carlton Cinema, Interchange 30
Imagine: Life Spent on the Edge
(Thierry Donard) is a documentary about extreme board sports set in breathtaking landscapes. 95 min. Opens Apr 16 at Yonge & Dundas 24
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Ethan Coen) plays as comedy, musical and drama all at once, with the tone steered by Oscar Isaac’s soulful interpretations of folk songs that somehow manage to reflect precisely what his character is feeling. Beautifully realized and packed with delightful incidents; the recording of Please Mr. Kennedy is probably the most satisfying three minutes you’ll spend in a movie theatre this year. 105 min. NNNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre
ñJodorowsky’s Dune
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Night Train to Lisbon (Bille August) is a dreary Euro-pudding that wastes several very talented actors in two stories separated by four decades. Jeremy Irons has a few nice scenes with Martina Gedeck as an optometrist with whom his character becomes friendly, but that’s hardly a reason to endure the rest of it. 111 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre
ñNoah
(Darren Aronofsky) has rock monsters, a villain, a barbarian army and all sorts of other stuff that wasn’t in the original text. But what director and co-writer Aronofsky has done, in a surprisingly textured and mature way, is acknowledge that the story is in fact only a story. He plays it absolutely straight; even a hint of irony would bring the whole thing down in a heap. That’s why casting Russell Crowe as Noah makes sense; he’s immune
to irony, and can’t help but engage fully with the role of a patriarch wrestling with concepts and responsibilities well beyond his pay grade. After the Flood, Aronofsky shuts out the spectacle to focus, intensely, on the people in the boat: Noah, his wife (Jennifer Connelly), their sons and a young woman (Emma Watson) who’s become part of their line, sitting in silence among sleeping beasts as the screams of the dying filter through the walls. At that point, Noah essentially becomes a taut survival drama; it could be taking place 6,000 years in the past or 6,000 years in the future. The point is that the story is alive and relevant and intriguing. 138 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge,
(Jaume Collet-Serra) is an inventive, intense picture with surprisingly fleshed-out characters, a truly subversive message about American security theatre and a refreshing sense of play. Yeah, it’s a little easy to figure out who the villain killing passengers on air marshal Liam Neeson’s plane is, but so what? Go ahead, strap yourself in. 106 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Yorkdale
Shailene Woodley and Theo James help make Divergent a pretty fun ride.
Nymphomaniac: Volume I (Lars von
Trier) sheds light on nothing except von Trier’s misogyny. Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) recounts her hypersexual adventures to asexual bachelor Seligman (Stellan Skarsgård) after he finds her half dead in the street. To every sordid tale, he responds with stunningly cerebral detachment. Some of it is very funny, though not necessarily intentionally – like the laughably bad Shia LeBeouf as Joe’s main squeeze. But where does Joe’s unbridled sexuality come from? From early abuse? No, and nothing else explains her predilections. In short, she kinda liked her first orgasm and, poof, she was a nymphomaniac. Women are like that, doncha know. Volume I covers Joe’s sexual adventures through to her fear that she’s losing the ability to feel anything physically at all. In Volume II, she seeks to deal with her numbness. Her coping mechanism shows von Trier at his most clichéd. He’s considered a groundbreaking taboo-buster, but self-abnegating, oversexed women who go to the depths of degradation are a pornographic staple in old-news works like The Story Of O. Ho hum. 117 min. NN (SGC) TIFF Bell Lightbox
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Trier) See Nymphomaniac: Volume I above. 120 min. NN (SGC) TIFF Bell Lightbox
ñOculus
(Mike Flanagan) 105 min. See interview and review, page 64, and Q&A with director Flanagan at nowtoronto.com/movies. NNNN (NW) Opens Apr 11 at 401 & Morningside, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Mississauga, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale
ñOmar
(Hany Abu-Assad) finds aradise Now director Abu-Assad P returning to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for another tightly wound thriller about a West Bank true believer (Adam Bakri) who finds himself drawn into a much larger game. This movie takes its time establishing characters and situations, folding in a romantic complication in Omar’s desire for the sister (Leem Lubany) of one of his comrades. That just forces us to focus on Omar himself – and Bakri’s complex performance – to understand what’s really going on in the guy’s head. And as AbuAssad drifts back and forth between straight-up thriller and intimate character
study, we’re drawn deeper and deeper into the story. Subtitled. 98 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema
Particle Fever (Mark Levinson)
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chronicles the buildup to the maiden operation of CERN’s Large Hadron Collider and the long-belated validation of the Higgs boson theory. This pop science doc is smart and commendably accessible, but works too hard to milk suspense from the scientists’ anticipation anxiety. 99 min. NNNN (José Teodoro) Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre, Regent Theatre
ñPhilomena
(Stephen Frears) is an odd but effective combination of investigative drama and buddy picture, as a devout, working-class woman (Judi Dench) and a privileged, cynical journalist (Steve Coogan, who also co-wrote and coproduced the film) find common ground in the search for the son she was forced to give up. 98 min. NNNN (NW)
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The Raid 2 (Gareth Huw Evans) 148 min.
See review, page 66. NNN (NW) Opens Apr 11 at 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Mississauga, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Mississauga
Ride Along (Tim Story) is a buddy cop
flick in which Ice Cube pays homage to himself by citing It Was a Good Day, his classic track about going 24 hours without police harassment. Now Cube plays a detective with an iron fist who shakes down ex-cons for information and threatens frame-ups. This rich opportunity to say something meaningful is instead played for cheap laughs. 100 min. NN (RS) Interchange 30, SilverCity Mississauga
Rio 2 (Carlos Saldanha) 101 min. See Also Opening, page 66. Opens Apr 11 at 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cin-
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RoboCop (José Padilha) appropriates the title of a beloved movie property and a couple of key images and builds a joyless new mechanism around them. The original’s subversive humour and ghoulish central concept rattle around inside the new body like a ghost. But you need an artist to coax them out, and Padilha’s just a hired gun. Some subtitles. 110 min. NN (NW) Interchange 30 Royal Opera House – Sleeping Beauty Encore is a high-def broadcast of the
allet by Petipa (choreography) and b Tchaikovsky (music), starring Lauren Cuthbertson and Sergei Polunin. 190 min. Apr 13, 12:55 pm, at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Queensway, SilverCity Yonge; Apr 13, 12:55 pm, and Apr 16, 1:30 pm, at Yonge & Dundas 24
Stalingrad (Fedor Bondarchuk) finds the Russian director of 9th Company pulling out all the stops in his latest tale of underdog heroes making a stand in the face of overwhelming odds. If you’re looking for a larger historical perspective, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to see people get shot in the throat in IMAX 3D, this is the prestige picture for you. Subtitled. 131 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre
3 Days in Havana (Gil Bellows, Tony antages) is a wrong-man thriller without P the ingredients to thrill, like a rum punch without the rum. Canadian actors Bellows and Pantages co-wrote and -directed this slapped-together caper pic about an insurance exec named Jack Petty (Bellows) who travels to Havana for a conference but ends up sipping the wrong mojito. Jack chances upon an ominous travel writer named Harry Smith (Greg Wise), a man who you will immediately guess is more likely to contribute to the demand for obituaries. Wise relishes his role as the mischievous instigator who gets Jack embroiled in an assassination plot against international gunrunners. However, he’s alone in this regard. None of the other actors manage to shake the numbness of their stock characters and the predictability of what comes next. 82 min. N (RS) Yonge & Dundas 24 3 Days to Kill (McG) tries to recapture
the lightning-in-a-bottle success of Taken with another middle-aged action hero beating up ethnic caricatures in Paris – here, Kevin Costner stepping in for Liam Neeson – but the formula just doesn’t work this time around. Some subtitles. 117 min. NN (NW) SilverCity Mississauga
300: Rise of an Empire (Noam Murro) has all the posturing, preening and startstop carnage of the first movie, but this time the action sequences are straight out of video game narratives. The resulting spastic Athenian boogaloo is like watching someone play an Xbox war game while constantly shouting “Did you see that awesome hit, bro?” 102 min. N (NW) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale
Morris is after the same catharsis he pulled out of Robert McNamara in The Fog Of War, but he doesn’t get it. Rumsfeld’s the Don Draper of the George W. Bush administration, so completely committed to his own bullshit that he can’t be swayed from it, even when everything about it proves unworkable. The result is an intensely frustrating documentary that serves more as a supplement to the work done in Standard Operating Procedure than a stand-alone feature. 102 min. NNN (NW) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
details. The filmmakers follow their good friend Tim Jenison, an inventor of 3D imaging, who obsessively attempts to paint a Vermeer with his own hand in order to figure out what optic technology the Dutch master might have used. Thanks to Penn & Teller’s inexhaustible charm in front of and behind the camera and Jenison’s endearing case of OCD, the resulting film is a comic delight that marvels at the intersections between art and science, painting and cinema, and illusionists and documentarians. 80 min. NNNN (RS) TIFF Bell Lightbox
12 Years a Slave (Steve McQueen)
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is a stunning adaptation of the memoir of Solomon Northup, a free American sold into slavery in 1841. Chiwetel Ejiofor is a revelation as Northup, and McQueen directs with a total lack of sentiment, crafting each sequence with a merciless forward momentum that compensates for the episodic nature of the narrative. One of the best films of the year. 133 min. NNNNN (NW) Interchange 30, Kingsway Theatre, SilverCity Mississauga, Yonge & Dundas 24
Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club
(Tyler Perry) squanders a premise that is tailor-made for the multi-hyphenated filmmaker’s strengths. Perry has always done well empathizing with strong female characters and the issues they face. This movie should have been Perry’s Dear Mama, but instead of celebrating the resilience of single mothers, he’s made a monotonous dramedy about five stereotypical women whose salvation lies in wine, strip clubs and finding financially stable men. There’s a fine cast here, but they can only do so much with Perry’s fast food, drive-thru production values and with plot turns and gags that joylessly repeat the same old motions. This is Perry’s third feature in a year (he also directed two TV shows), so it’s not surprising that the Single Moms Club feels like it was slapped together by someone who’s ready to take the next order. 110 min. NN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Scarborough, Courtney Park 16, Rainbow Woodbine
The Unknown Known (Errol Morris) completes the military trilogy begun with The Fog Of War and Standard Operating Procedure. Here documentarian Morris interviews former U.S. secretary of defence Donald Rumsfeld, who presided over the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and the establishment of Guantánamo Bay. If you’ve ever seen Rumsfeld interviewed, you know how it goes: he evades everything thrown at him with a sort of genial jiu-jitsu, defusing pointed questions by sarcastically repeating them or rejecting their fundamental premises.
Veronica Mars (Rob Thomas) may
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have started as the definition of fan service – its very existence is the result of a Kickstarter campaign targeted directly at followers of the 2004-2007 television series starring Kristen Bell as a wisecracking teen detective – but it’s a proper feature film. Nine years after Veronica left her hometown of Neptune, California, to study law, she’s called back by old boyfriend Logan (Jason Dohring) when he’s accused of murdering his rock-star girlfriend. Naturally, no sooner does she arrive than she falls back into her old habits, uncovering conspiracies and rubbing Neptune’s power base the wrong way. Thomas and co-writer Diane Ruggerio take a season’s worth of story and fit it into a fun, fast-paced two hours, with appearances by virtually every character who survived the series. But the heart of the movie, as it was on the show, is the scrappy, supportive relationship between Bell’s Veronica and her wry, watchful dad, played by the wonderful Enrico Colantoni. I’d watch a whole movie of those two eating pizza. 108 min. NNNN (NW) Carlton Cinema
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ñThe Wind Rises
(Hayao Miyazaki) is a the master animator’s Doctor Zhi vago. The film’s subject is Jiro Horikoshi, a WWII-era engineer regretful at the idea that his designs will be used for destructive purposes – including the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Miyazaki’s expressionistic, hand-drawn designs are the raison d’être for the film. 127 min. NNNN (RS) Yonge & Dundas 24
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corsese) is another sprawling look at the S inner workings of a massive criminal enterprise, like Goodfellas and Casino; here, it’s the stock frauds and swindles of rich prick Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). Scorsese plays the story as a cartoon, rushing alongside Belfort through the increasingly Dionysian universe he creates around himself, but three hours of spectacular excess proves exhausting. 180 min. NN (NW) Carlton Cinema, Kingsway Theatre 3
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FINDING VIVIAN MAIER (PG) Thu 2:35, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Fri, Tue-Wed 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Sat 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 Sun 4:15, 6:15, 8:20 Mon 6:00, 8:00 JODOROWSKY’S DUNE (PG) Thu 2:45, 6:45, 9:00 Fri 3:05, 4:45, 8:15, 9:30 Sat 5:20, 7:40, 9:50 Sun 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 Mon 6:45, 9:10 Tue 3:00, 8:15, 10:00 Wed 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 9:55 NYMPHOMANIAC: VOLUME I (R) Thu 2:50, 7:40 Fri 3:00, 7:00 Sat 5:30, 7:30 Sun 7:30, 8:50 Mon 8:45 Tue 3:10, 7:20 Wed 3:00, 7:30 NYMPHOMANIAC: VOLUME II (R) Thu 4:55, 10:00 Fri 5:30, 9:25 Sat 8:00, 10:00 Sun-Mon 8:45 Tue 5:30, 9:45 Wed 5:15, 9:35 RIO 2 (G) Thu 7:00 TIM’S VERMEER (PG) Thu 3:10, 4:45 Fri 3:45, 5:45, 7:50, 9:45 Sat 5:40 Mon 9:00 Tue 3:35, 10:25 Wed 3:10, 5:30, 7:40, 9:45
VARSITY (CE)
55 BLOOR ST W, 416-961-6304 BETHLEHEM (14A) Thu 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:00 FriSun 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05 Mon-Wed 1:40, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D (PG) Thu 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:55, 7:15, 10:20 CAS & DYLAN (14A) Thu 12:45, 3:10, 5:35, 8:00, 10:20 DRAFT DAY (PG) Fri 12:00, 2:35, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 Sat-Sun 12:00, 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30 Mon-Wed 2:00, 4:40, 7:25, 10:00 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Thu 12:30, 1:25, 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Fri-Wed 12:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 6:35, 8:00, 9:35, 10:30
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D (PG) Thu 12:40, 3:40, 7:00, 10:05 Fri-Wed 12:35, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 DIVERGENT (PG) Thu 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:45 DRAFT DAY (PG) Fri-Wed 1:50, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55 NOAH (14A) Thu 12:30, 3:25, 6:30, 9:35 Fri-Wed 12:25, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20
7:10, 9:20 Sun 1:10, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00 Mon-Wed 4:50, 7:10 DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (18A) Thu, Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:00 Fri 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 Sat 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 Sun 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10 GLORIA (18A) Thu 4:10, 6:55 Fri 4:10, 6:40, 9:10 Sat 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:10 Sun 1:20, 4:10, 6:40, 9:10 Mon-Wed 4:10, 6:40 THE GREAT BEAUTY (14A) Thu 5:30 Fri 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Sun 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 MonWed 3:45, 6:50 THE MONUMENTS MEN (PG) Thu 4:00, 6:45 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (G) Sat 12:50 Sun 12:10 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN 3D (G) Fri 3:50, 6:10, 8:30 Sat 3:20, 5:45, 8:00 Sun 2:30, 4:50, 7:10 Mon-Wed 4:00, 6:10 NON-STOP (PG) Thu 4:30, 7:00 OMAR (14A) Thu 3:50, 6:15 PHILOMENA (PG) Thu 3:55, 6:30
YONGE & DUNDAS 24 (CE)
MT PLEASANT (I)
LE WEEK-END (14A) Thu 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00 Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:00, 5:20, 7:40, 10:05 THE LUNCHBOX (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:15, 6:50, 9:25 Fri-Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Mon-Wed 1:45, 4:15, 6:50, 9:45 NOAH (14A) Thu 12:55 4:05 7:15 10:15 Fri-Wed 12:55, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15
VIP SCREENINGS
10 DUNDAS ST E, 416-335-5323
ABOUT LAST NIGHT (14A) Thu 10:30 AFFLICTED (14A) Thu-Fri 3:20, 5:40, 7:50, 10:05 Sat-Sun 1:05, 3:20, 5:40, 7:50, 10:05 Mon-Tue 7:50, 10:05 Wed 10:25 ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES Thu 1:30, 10:10 AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (14A) Fri, Tue 1:30, 4:00, 9:00 Sat 1:00, 6:30, 9:30 Sun 7:00, 9:30 Mon 1:30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30 DOM HEMINGWAY (14A) Fri, Mon-Wed 2:40, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30 Sat-Sun 12:50, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30 DRAFT DAY (PG) Thu 9:30 Fri, Mon-Tue 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 6:35, 7:35, 9:20, 10:20 Sat-Sun 1:10, 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 6:35, 7:35, 9:20, 10:20 Wed 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 6:35, 7:40, 9:20, 10:20 ELTON JOHN: THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO (G) Thu 4:30 ENEMY (18A) 7:55, 10:15 Fri 3:10 mat, 5:25 Sat-Sun 12:35, 3:10 mat, 5:25 FROZEN (G) Thu 2:25 FROZEN 3D (G) Thu 4:55 GOD’S NOT DEAD (PG) Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:55 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Thu 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:45, 10:25 Fri 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:10, 8:00, 9:45, 10:25 Sat-Sun 12:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:10, 8:00, 9:45, 10:25 Mon-Wed 3:00, 5:30, 7:10, 8:00, 9:45, 10:25 GRAVITY 3D (PG) Thu 7:40, 9:55 HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) Wed 1:55, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 IMAGINE: LIFE SPENT ON THE EDGE (PG) Wed 5:30, 7:30 THE LEGO MOVIE 3D (G) Thu 2:30, 5:05, 7:30, 10:10 Fri, Mon-Tue 2:25, 5:00, 7:30, 10:10 Sat-Sun 11:55, 2:25, 5:00, 7:30, 10:10 Wed 7:30, 10:10 MAIN TERA HERO (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:35, 7:20, 10:10 Fri 3:55, 6:50, 9:40 Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:55, 6:50, 9:40 Mon-Wed 6:50, 9:40 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (G) Thu-Fri, Mon-Tue 2:55 Sat-Sun 12:40 Wed 1:30 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN 3D (G) Thu-Fri, Mon-Tue 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Sat-Sun 3:00, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Wed 3:45, 10:00 MUPPETS MOST WANTED (G) Thu 1:35, 4:10, 5:10, 6:45, 7:45, 9:20, 10:20 Fri-Wed 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:25 NASH Fri, Tue 7:00 Sat 4:00 Sun 5:00 Wed 9:40 THE NFINITY CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHEERLEADING EVENT Thu 7:30 NOAH (14A) Thu 3:05, 5:15, 6:15, 8:30, 9:30 Fri-Wed 3:05, 6:15, 9:35 NOAH: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (14A) Thu-Fri, Mon-Wed 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 10:30 Sat-Sun 12:55, 4:05, 7:15, 10:30 RIO 2 (G) Fri 3:35, 6:10, 8:45 Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:35, 6:10, 8:45 Mon-Wed 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:30 RIO 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri 1:45, 2:30, 4:20, 5:05, 6:55, 7:40, 9:30, 10:15 Sat-Sun 12:00, 1:45, 2:30, 4:20, 5:05, 6:55, 7:40, 9:30, 10:15 Mon-Wed 2:30, 3:35, 5:05, 6:10, 7:40, 8:45, 10:15 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE – SLEEPING BEAUTY ENCORE Sun 12:55 Wed 1:30 3 DAYS IN HAVANA (14A) Thu 1:20, 3:25, 5:35, 7:40, 9:55 12 YEARS A SLAVE (14A) Thu 6:45 THE WIND RISES (PG) Thu 6:55, 9:45
Midtown CANADA SQUARE (CE) 2200 YONGE ST, 416-646-0444
300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 3D (18A) Fri 4:30, 7:15, 9:40 Sat 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:40 Sun 12:20, 2:40, 5:20, 7:40 MonWed 4:30, 7:10 AFFLICTED (14A) Thu 3:45, 6:20 Fri 4:00, 6:20, 8:30 Sat 1:30, 3:50, 6:20, 8:30 Sun 1:30, 3:50, 6:10, 8:20 Mon-Wed 3:50, 6:20 BAD WORDS (14A) Fri 4:40, 7:10, 9:25 Sat 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:25 Sun 1:40, 4:00, 6:20, 8:30 Mon-Wed 4:40, 6:50 CAS & DYLAN (14A) Fri 3:40, 6:00, 8:20 Sat 12:40, 2:50, 5:00,
675 MT PLEASANT RD, 416-489-8484 AMERICAN HUSTLE (14A) Thu, Sun, Wed 7:00 Fri-Sat 9:15 AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (14A) Fri-Sat 6:45 Sun 4:25 Tue 7:00
REGENT THEATRE (I) 551 MT PLEASANT RD, 416-480-9884
FINDING VIVIAN MAIER (PG) Fri-Sat, Tue-Wed 7:00 Sun 4:30 PARTICLE FEVER Thu, Sun 7:00 Fri-Sat 8:45
SILVERCITY YONGE (CE) 2300 YONGE ST, 416-544-1236
300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 3D (18A) Thu 6:00 BAD WORDS (14A) Thu 1:50, 4:40, 7:50, 10:20 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG) Thu 2:00, 5:10, 8:20 Fri-Sun 12:00, 3:05, 6:10, 9:20 Mon-Wed 2:00, 5:05, 8:10 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D (PG) Thu 12:30, 1:10, 3:35, 4:15, 6:40, 7:20, 10:00, 10:25 Fri-Sun 1:00, 4:05, 6:40, 7:20, 9:50, 10:30 Mon-Wed 1:00, 4:05, 6:40, 7:10, 9:45, 10:15 DIVERGENT (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:40, 7:00, 10:05 Fri 12:40, 3:45, 6:50, 10:05 Sat 12:40, 6:50, 10:05 Sun 3:35, 7:00, 10:05 Mon 12:40, 4:25, 10:05 Tue 12:30, 3:35, 7:00, 10:05 Wed 6:30, 9:35 DRAFT DAY (PG) Thu 9:00 Fri 1:40, 4:20, 7:30, 10:20 Sat 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30 Sun 12:05, 5:25, 8:00, 10:30 Mon 1:40, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 Tue 1:30, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 Wed 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 THE LEGO MOVIE 3D (G) Thu 3:10 THE LEGO MOVIE (G) Thu 12:40 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: PRINCE IGOR ENCORE Sat 12:00 Mon 6:30 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (G) Thu 1:40 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN 3D (G) Thu 4:05, 10:30 MUPPETS MOST WANTED (G) Thu 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:10 Fri 1:15, 3:55, 7:00, 9:55 Sat 3:55, 7:00, 9:55 Sun 12:45, 4:45, 7:30, 10:20 Mon 1:10, 4:15, 7:00 Tue 1:10, 4:15, 7:20, 10:00 Wed 4:15, 7:00, 10:05 NOAH (14A) Thu 12:45, 3:50, 7:10, 10:15 Fri-Sun 12:20, 3:25, 6:30, 9:40 Mon-Tue 12:30, 3:45, 6:50, 9:55 Wed 12:40, 3:45, 6:50, 9:55 OCULUS (14A) Fri 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 Sat 12:10, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:25 Sun 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25 Mon 1:50, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 Tue 1:50, 4:30, 7:40, 10:15 Wed 1:50, 4:30, 7:30, 10:10 RIO 2 (G) Fri 12:50, 3:35 Sat 12:15, 1:25 Sun 1:20, 2:55 Mon 9:40 Tue-Wed 1:20, 3:55 RIO 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15 Sat 12:50, 3:35, 4:20, 5:10, 7:40, 10:15 Sun 12:00, 2:30, 3:50, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Mon 12:50, 1:25, 3:25, 3:55, 7:30 Tue 12:40, 3:15, 6:30, 9:20 Wed 12:30, 3:00, 6:20, 9:20 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE – SLEEPING BEAUTY ENCORE Sun 12:55
Metro
West End HUMBER CINEMAS (I) 2442 BLOOR ST. WEST, 416-769-2442
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG) Thu 12:50, 3:50, 7:00, 10:00 Fri, Wed 3:40, 6:50, 9:40 Sat-Tue 12:30,
3:40, 6:50, 9:40 DIVERGENT (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:30, 6:50, 9:30 DRAFT DAY (PG) Fri, Wed 3:20, 7:00, 9:50 Sat-Sun, Tue 12:40, 3:20, 7:00, 9:50 Mon 1:00, 3:20, 7:00, 9:50 MUPPETS MOST WANTED (G) Thu 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30, 9:40 Fri, Sun, Wed 3:30, 6:40 Sat, Mon-Tue 12:50, 3:30, 6:40 NOAH (14A) Thu 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:50 Fri-Wed 9:20 RIO 2 (G) Fri, Wed 5:00, 7:20, 9:30 Sat-Tue 12:15, 12:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:30
KINGSWAY THEATRE (I) 3030 BLOOR ST W, 416-232-1939
THE BOOK THIEF (PG) Fri, Sun, Tue 2:40 CAS & DYLAN (14A) Fri-Wed 3:15 DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (18A) Thu 7:00 Fri-Sat 4:50, 10:15 Sun-Wed 4:50 DOWN RIVER (14A) Thu 5:25 FINDING VIVIAN MAIER (PG) Thu 11:00, 2:15, 7:00 Fri, Mon-Wed 11:15, 7:00 Sat-Sun 7:00 FROZEN (G) Sat-Sun, Tue 11:15 INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (14A) Thu 8:55 Fri-Wed 8:45 LE WEEK-END (14A) Fri-Wed 7:00 THE MONUMENTS MEN (PG) Thu-Fri, Sun, Tue 4:50 MUSCLE SHOALS (PG) Sat, Mon, Wed 1:35 NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON (14A) Thu 12:25 Fri, Sun, Tue 1:35 PARTICLE FEVER Fri-Wed 12:00 PARTICLE THEORY Thu 3:50 PHILOMENA (PG) Thu 3:10 Fri-Wed 1:00 STALINGRAD (14A) Sat, Mon, Wed 4:50 12 YEARS A SLAVE (14A) Thu 11:00 Sat, Mon, Wed 2:40 THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18A) Thu 8:55 Fri-Wed 8:45
QUEENSWAY (CE)
1025 THE QUEENSWAY, QEW & ISLINGTON, 416-503-0424 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 3D (18A) Thu 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:25 Fri 5:55, 8:30, 11:00 Sat 3:20, 5:55, 8:30, 11:00 Sun, Tue-Wed 4:35, 7:45, 10:15 Mon 4:35, 7:10 BAD WORDS (14A) Thu 1:00, 3:20, 5:45, 8:10, 10:30 Fri, Sun, Tue 1:40, 4:05, 6:30, 9:00 Sat 11:15, 1:40, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 Mon 1:40, 4:00, 6:25, 9:00 Wed 1:10, 3:40, 6:55, 9:20 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG) Thu 2:50, 4:30, 6:10, 8:00, 9:15 Fri 2:25, 3:10, 5:45, 6:20, 9:15, 9:30 Sat 11:55, 1:45, 3:10, 5:45, 6:20, 9:15, 9:30 Sun 12:05, 1:45, 3:20, 5:45, 6:30, 9:15, 9:40 Mon 3:20, 4:30, 6:30, 8:00, 9:40 Tue 12:15, 3:20, 4:30, 6:30, 8:00, 9:40 Wed 4:10, 4:30, 7:20, 8:00, 10:30 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D (PG) Thu 12:30, 1:20, 3:20, 3:40, 4:25, 6:45, 6:50, 7:30, 9:55, 10:15, 10:40 Fri 12:40, 1:20, 3:45, 3:50, 4:30, 7:00, 7:15, 7:40, 10:10, 10:45, 10:50 Sat 12:25, 12:40, 1:20, 3:45, 3:50, 4:30, 7:00, 7:15, 7:40, 10:10, 10:45, 10:50 Sun 12:25, 1:00, 2:00, 3:45, 4:10, 5:15, 7:15, 7:20, 8:30, 10:30, 10:45 Mon-Tue 1:00, 2:00, 3:20, 4:10, 5:15, 6:45, 7:20, 8:30, 10:15, 10:30 Wed 2:00, 3:20, 5:15, 6:30, 6:45, 8:30, 9:40, 10:15 CITY OF EMBER (PG) Sat 11:00 DIVERGENT (PG) Thu 12:40, 1:40, 2:30, 2:40, 3:50, 4:50, 6:00, 7:00, 8:20, 9:25, 10:10 Fri 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, 10:25 Sat 4:50, 7:10, 10:25 Sun 4:30, 7:35, 10:40 Mon-Tue 12:20, 3:30, 6:40, 9:55 Wed 12:25, 3:30, 6:40, 9:55 DRAFT DAY (PG) Thu 9:30 Fri 2:30, 5:15, 8:00, 10:40 Sat 11:45, 2:30, 5:15, 8:00, 10:40 Sun 11:50, 2:25, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35 Mon-Tue 2:25, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35 Wed 4:20, 7:50, 10:35 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Thu 2:00, 4:00, 4:45, 7:15, 7:40, 10:00, 10:15 Fri 1:30, 4:10, 5:15, 6:50, 8:00, 9:20, 11:00 Sat 11:05, 1:30, 2:15, 4:10, 5:15, 6:50, 8:00, 9:20, 11:00 Sun 12:30, 2:15, 3:00, 5:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:25, 11:00 Mon-Wed 12:30, 3:00, 4:00, 5:35, 7:15, 8:00, 10:00, 10:25 HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) Wed 1:40, 4:25, 7:10, 9:45 THE LEGO MOVIE 3D (G) Thu 4:10 THE LEGO MOVIE (G) Thu, Sun-Wed 1:30 Fri 3:20 Sat 12:20 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: PRINCE IGOR ENCORE Sat 12:00 Mon 6:30 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (G) Thu, Mon-Wed 12:50 Fri 1:00 Sat 11:00 Sun 12:45 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN 3D (G) Thu 3:30, 6:30, 9:00 Fri 3:40, 6:40, 9:10 Sat 1:00, 3:40, 6:40, 9:10 Sun-Wed 3:10, 6:20, 8:50 MUPPETS MOST WANTED (G) Thu 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:00 Fri 2:20, 5:05, 7:50, 10:30 Sat 11:35, 2:20, 5:05, 7:50, 10:30 Sun-Wed 1:50, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 NEED FOR SPEED 3D (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:15, 10:35 Fri 1:50, 4:50, 7:55, 10:55 Sat 1:50, 7:55, 10:55 Sun, Tue 12:25, 3:40, 7:10, 10:15 Mon 12:35, 3:40, 10:15 THE NFINITY CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHEERLEADING EVENT Thu 7:30 NOAH (14A) Thu 12:55, 3:00, 3:10, 4:00, 6:20, 7:10, 9:25, 9:40, 10:20 Fri 1:10, 3:20, 4:20, 6:45, 7:30, 10:15, 10:35 Sat 1:10, 2:45, 4:20, 6:15, 7:30, 9:45, 10:35 Sun 12:40, 2:45, 3:50, 6:15, 7:00, 9:45, 10:05 Mon-Wed 12:40, 3:00, 3:50, 6:20, 7:00, 9:45, 10:05 NON-STOP (PG) Thu 10:15 OCULUS (14A) Fri 3:00, 5:40, 8:20, 10:55 Sat 12:30, 3:00, 5:40, 8:20, 10:55 Sun 1:40, 4:20, 6:40, 9:10 Mon, Wed 2:45, 5:25, 8:05, 10:35 Tue 12:15, 2:45, 5:25, 8:05, 10:35 THE RAID 2: BERANDAL (18A) Fri 2:45, 6:15, 9:45 Sat-Sun 12:00, 3:20, 6:45, 10:15 Mon-Wed 2:30, 6:00, 9:30 RIO 2 (G) Fri 2:50, 5:30, 8:10, 10:45 Sat 12:10, 2:50, 5:30, 8:10, 10:45 Sun, Tue-Wed 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:30 Mon 1:20, 4:00, 6:50, 9:40 RIO 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 Sat 11:20, 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 Sun 11:45, 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:20 Mon-Wed 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:20 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE – SLEEPING BEAUTY ENCORE Sun 12:55
RAINBOW WOODBINE (I)
WOODBINE CENTRE, 500 REXDALE BLVD, 416-213-1998 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (18A) Thu 9:15
72
APRIL 10-16 2014 NOW
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 Divergent (PG) 6:40, 9:35 Thu 12:45, 3:45 mat Draft Day (PG) Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:10, 7:05, 9:45 The LEGO Movie (G) Thu 1:20, 4:05 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) 1:15, 4:15 Thu 7:00 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 1:00, 4:00, 6:55, 9:20 Fri-Wed 1:00, 4:05, 6:55 Need for Speed (PG) Thu 1:05, 3:55, 6:50, 9:30 Noah (14A) 12:55, 3:40, 6:35, 9:25 Oculus (14A) Fri-Wed 1:05, 3:55, 6:50, 9:30 Rio 2 (G) Fri-Tue 1:20, 4:00, 7:00, 9:15 Wed 4:00, 7:00, 9:15 Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club (PG) Thu 7:05, 9:45 Fri-Wed 9:20
East End Beach Cinemas (AA) 1651 Queen St E, 416-699-1327
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Fri 4:15 Sat-Sun 1:00, 4:15 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed 7:00, 8:00, 10:00 Fri 3:15, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:15, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 Divergent (PG) Thu 7:20, 10:20 Fri-Sun 9:50 Mon-Wed 9:20 The Grand Budapest Hotel (14A) Thu 6:30, 9:00 Fri 3:45, 7:15, 9:40 Sat-Sun 1:15, 3:45, 7:15, 9:40 Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:40 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 6:45, 9:30 Fri 3:30, 6:45 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:45 Mon-Wed 6:40 Noah (14A) Thu 7:10, 10:10 Fri 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Sat-Sun 12:45, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Mon-Wed 6:50, 9:50 Rio 2 (G) Sat-Sun 12:00 Rio 2 3D (G) Fri 4:30, 7:45, 10:15 Sat-Sun 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:00
North York Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk (CE) 5095 Yonge St., 416-847-0087
Afflicted (14A) Thu 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 10:00 Bad Words (14A) Thu 5:10, 10:20 Bethlehem (14A) 3:35, 6:20, 9:20 Sat-Sun 12:40 mat Captain America: The Winter Soldier – An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) Thu 4:00, 7:05, 10:15 Fri 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Sat 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Sun 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, 10:20 Mon 4:00, 7:10, 10:15 Tue-Wed 4:00, 7:10, 10:20 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 3:30 6:35 9:45 Fri-Wed 3:30, 6:40, 9:50 Sat-Sun 12:20 mat Divergent (PG) Thu 3:40, 6:50, 10:00 Fri 3:45, 6:55, 10:05 Sat-Sun 12:25, 3:45, 6:55, 10:05 Mon-Tue 3:45, 6:55, 10:00 Wed 3:45, 6:30 Draft Day (PG) Fri 4:40, 7:40, 10:20 Sat 1:40, 4:15, 7:40, 10:20 Sun 1:40, 4:10, 7:30, 10:15 Mon-Wed 4:40, 7:30, 10:15 The Grand Budapest Hotel (14A) Thu 3:50, 4:20, 6:30, 7:10, 9:10, 9:40 Fri 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Sat 1:50, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Sun 1:45, 4:20, 7:05, 9:40 Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:05, 9:40 The Metropolitan Opera: Prince Igor Encore Sat 12:00 Mon 6:30 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 3:45, 6:45, 9:30 Fri, Tue 3:50, 6:30 Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:50, 6:30 Mon, Wed 3:50 Noah (14A) Thu 4:10, 7:00, 10:10 Fri, Tue-Wed 3:40, 6:50, 10:10 Sat-Sun 6:50, 10:10 Mon 3:15, 6:50, 10:10 Oculus (14A) Fri 5:20, 8:00, 10:40 Sat 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:40 Sun 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 Rio 2 (G) Fri, Mon, Wed 4:30 Sat-Sun 11:30 Rio 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri, Mon, Wed 7:00, 9:30 Sat-Sun 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Tue 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Royal Opera House – Sleeping Beauty Encore Sun 12:55
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Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave E, 416-644-7746 300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 4:50, 10:15 Bad Words (14A) Thu 7:00, 9:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:15 Fri 3:00, 6:20, 9:30 Sat 11:30, 3:00, 6:20, 9:30 Sun-Wed 1:50, 5:00, 8:10 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 12:30, 1:50, 3:30, 5:00, 6:40, 8:10, 9:45 Fri-Sat 1:00, 4:10, 6:50, 7:20, 10:00, 10:30 Sun-Wed 12:30, 3:30, 6:40, 7:10, 9:45, 10:15 City Of Ember (PG) Sat 11:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 12:40, 3:45, 7:15, 10:10 Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 Sun-Wed 12:40, 3:45, 6:55, 10:05 Draft Day (PG) Fri 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 Sat 11:10, 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 Sun-Tue 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Wed 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 The LEGO Movie (G) Thu 1:55 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Thu 1:45 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu 4:15 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 1:20, 4:05, 7:20, 9:55 Fri-Sat 1:15, 3:55 Sun-Wed 1:45, 4:30 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 12:45, 3:50, 10:20 The Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Event Thu 7:30 Noah (14A) Thu 12:50, 3:55, 7:05, 10:05 Fri-Sat 12:55, 4:00, 7:10, 10:05 Sun-Wed 12:50, 3:55, 7:05, 10:10 Oculus (14A) Fri 2:20, 5:00, 7:45, 10:25 Sat 11:50, 2:20, 5:00, 7:45, 10:25 Sun-Wed 2:10, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50 Rio 2 (G) Fri 1:45, 4:15, 6:55, 9:40 Sat 11:00, 1:45, 4:15, 6:55, 9:40 Sun-Tue 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20 Wed 3:50, 6:45, 9:20 Rio 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Sat 11:45, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Sun-Wed 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00
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300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 9:35 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 2:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 12:40, 1:10, 3:45, 4:15, 6:20, 6:50, 7:20, 9:25, 9:55, 10:25 Fri
12:30, 1:10, 3:35, 4:20, 6:45, 7:30, 9:55, 10:40 Sat 12:30, 1:10, 3:35, 4:15, 6:40, 7:20, 9:45, 10:25 Sun-Wed 12:30, 1:00, 3:35, 4:10, 6:45, 7:20, 9:55, 10:30 City Of Ember (PG) Sat 11:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:40, 7:05, 10:20 Fri 12:35, 3:45, 7:10, 10:25 Sat 12:55, 4:00, 7:05, 10:15 Sun 12:20, 3:30, 6:55, 10:15 Mon-Wed 12:35, 3:40, 7:05, 10:25 Draft Day (PG) Fri, Mon-Wed 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 Sun 2:20, 5:00, 7:50, 10:20 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Thu 12:50 Fri, Sun-Wed 1:15 Sat 11:20 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu 3:30, 7:00 Fri, Sun-Wed 4:00 Sat 1:45, 4:25 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 Fri 1:50, 4:45, 7:35, 10:30 Sat 1:25, 4:20, 7:15, 10:05 Sun-Wed 12:50, 3:45, 6:50, 9:45 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Noah (14A) Thu 12:45, 3:55, 7:10, 10:25 Fri 1:25, 4:25, 7:30, 10:35 Sat 1:00, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Sun-Wed 12:40, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 Non-Stop (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 Fri 8:00, 10:40 Sat 7:00, 9:40 Sun-Wed 7:10, 10:00 Oculus (14A) Fri, Mon-Wed 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 Sat 12:35, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 Rio 2 (G) Fri 1:45 Sat 11:45 Sun 12:00 Mon-Wed 12:40 Rio 2 3D (G) Fri 4:35, 7:20, 10:00 Sat 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:00 Sun 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:35 Mon-Wed 3:40, 7:25, 10:05
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300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 6:00, 8:25 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 7:15 Fri, Tue 3:45, 6:40, 9:50 Sat 12:20, 3:30, 6:40, 9:50 Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:40, 9:40 Mon, Wed 7:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 5:10, 6:15, 8:15 Fri, Tue 4:15, 5:15, 7:20, 8:15, 10:25 Sat 11:10, 1:10, 2:10, 4:15, 5:15, 7:20, 8:15, 10:25 Sun 1:10, 2:10, 4:15, 5:15, 7:15, 8:15, 10:15 Mon, Wed 5:25, 6:30, 8:25 City Of Ember (PG) Sat 11:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 5:05, 8:05 Fri, Tue 3:50, 6:55, 10:00 Sat 12:40, 3:45, 6:55, 10:00 Sun 12:40, 3:45, 6:55, 9:55 Mon, Wed 5:10, 8:15 Draft Day (PG) Fri, Tue 4:55, 7:50, 10:20 Sat 11:40, 2:20, 4:55, 7:50, 10:20 Sun 2:20, 4:55, 7:35, 10:10 Mon, Wed 5:20, 8:00 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu 5:30, 7:45 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 5:15, 7:55 Fri, Tue 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 Sat 11:20, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 Sun 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05 Mon, Wed 5:30, 8:10 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 5:20, 8:20 Noah (14A) Thu 5:00, 8:00 Fri, Tue 4:00, 7:00, 10:05 Sat 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:05 Sun 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Mon, Wed 5:05, 8:05 Non-Stop (PG) Thu 5:50, 8:25 Oculus (14A) Fri, Tue 5:30, 8:00, 10:25 Sat 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:25 Sun 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15 Mon, Wed 5:50, 8:20 The Raid 2: Berandal (18A) Fri, Tue 3:45, 6:50, 10:05 Sat 12:10, 3:20, 6:50, 10:05 Sun 3:15, 6:50, 10:00 Mon, Wed 5:00, 8:15 Rio 2 (G) Fri, Tue 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Sat 11:15, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Sun 12:45, 1:45, 4:30, 7:05, 9:35 Mon, Wed 5:00, 7:45 Rio 2 3D (G) Fri, Tue 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Sun 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10 Mon, Wed 5:40, 8:10 Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club (PG) Thu 5:40, 8:10
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300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:10 Fri-Wed 8:10, 10:40 Bad Words (14A) Thu 2:30, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 12:20 3:30 6:40 9:50 Fri-Wed 12:35, 3:40, 6:45, 9:50 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 12:50 1:20 4:00 4:25 7:10 7:30 10:20 10:35 Fri-Wed 1:05, 1:50, 4:10, 4:50, 7:15, 7:50, 10:20, 10:50 City Of Ember (PG) Sat 11:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:45, 7:00, 10:30 Fri-Sat, MonWed 12:40, 4:00, 7:10, 10:30 Sun 12:40, 7:10, 10:30 Draft Day (PG) 2:10, 4:45, 7:45, 10:25 Sat only 2:10 4:50 7:40 10:25 The LEGO Movie (G) Thu 2:05, 4:45 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Thu 1:40 Fri-Wed 12:50 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu 4:15, 6:50, 9:20 Fri-Wed 3:10, 5:40 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 1:35, 4:20, 7:15, 10:00 Fri, Sun-Wed 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:45 Sat 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:55 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 12:45, 3:50, 10:30 Fri, MonWed 1:30, 4:25, 7:25, 10:35 Sat 1:20, 4:20, 7:25, 10:35 Sun 4:25, 7:25, 10:35 The Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Event Thu 7:30 Noah (14A) Thu 1:00, 4:10, 7:25, 10:35 Fri, Sun-Wed 12:25, 3:45, 7:00, 10:15 Sat 12:25, 3:45, 7:00, 10:10 Non-Stop (PG) Thu 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15 Oculus (14A) 2:50, 5:25, 8:05, 10:45 Sat 12:15 mat Rio 2 (G) Fri, Mon-Wed 12:15, 1:25, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 Sat 11:05, 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Sun 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 Rio 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri, Mon-Wed 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:05 Sat 11:35, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 Sun 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:25 Royal Opera House – Sleeping Beauty Encore Sun 12:55 Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club (PG) Thu 10:25
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300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 2:50, 5:30 Afflicted (14A) Thu 2:35, 5:30, 7:50, 10:15 Fri-Sat 10:15 Sun-Wed 10:05 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 5:15, 8:30 Fri 3:00, 6:10, 9:20 Sat 11:45, 3:00, 6:10, 9:20 Sun 11:55, 3:00, 6:10, 9:20 Mon-Wed 6:10, 9:20
Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 2:40, 3:50, 4:20, 6:25, 6:55, 7:25, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 Fri 12:50, 1:20, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:25, 10:50 Sat 12:20, 12:50, 1:20, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:25, 10:50 Sun 12:20, 12:50, 2:10, 3:30, 4:00, 5:30, 6:40, 7:10, 8:30, 9:50, 10:25 Mon-Wed 3:35, 4:00, 5:30, 6:40, 7:10, 8:30, 9:50, 10:25 City Of Ember (PG) Sat 11:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 4:00, 6:30, 7:10, 9:40, 10:20 Fri, Sun 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10:00 Sat 4:35, 6:50, 10:00 Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:35, 9:45 Draft Day (PG) Thu 9:40 Fri 2:30, 5:15, 8:00, 10:45 Sat 11:55, 2:35, 5:15, 8:00, 10:45 Sun 2:00, 4:45, 7:35, 10:30 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:35, 10:30 God’s Not Dead (PG) Fri-Sat 2:00, 4:45, 7:35, 10:40 Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 Mon-Wed 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 The Grand Budapest Hotel (14A) Thu 4:30, 7:00, 9:35 Fri-Sun 1:50, 4:25, 6:55, 9:25 Mon-Wed 4:00, 6:30, 9:05 Heaven Is for Real (PG) Wed 4:50, 7:25, 10:00 The LEGO Movie (G) Thu 4:20 Main Tera Hero (PG) Thu 4:05, 7:05, 10:10 Fri 1:15, 4:15, 7:25, 10:30 Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10:30 Sun 12:35, 3:35, 6:45, 9:50 Mon-Tue 3:55, 6:55, 10:00 The Metropolitan Opera: Prince Igor Encore Sat 12:00 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Thu 2:20 Fri 2:45 Sat 11:25, 12:10, 2:45 Sun 12:05, 2:30 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 Fri-Sat 5:20, 7:50 Sun-Wed 4:55, 7:30 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 2:15, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25 Fri, Sun 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 Sat 11:15, 1:55, 7:50, 10:30 Mon-Wed 4:25, 7:05, 9:55 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 6:50, 9:55 Noah (14A) Thu 3:00, 3:45, 6:20, 7:05, 10:15 Fri 12:40, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10 Sat 3:25, 6:45, 9:55 Sun 12:00, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45 Mon-Wed 3:50, 7:15, 10:30 Non-Stop (PG) Thu 4:10, 6:45, 9:25 Oculus (14A) Fri 2:55, 5:30, 8:05, 10:40 Sat 12:15, 2:55, 5:30, 8:05, 10:40 Sun 11:45, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15 MonWed 5:00, 7:40, 10:15 The Raid 2: Berandal (18A) Fri 12:30, 3:50, 7:10, 10:35 Sat 12:25, 3:45, 7:05, 10:35 Sun 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:15 Mon-Wed 3:30, 6:50, 10:15 Rio 2 (G) 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 Fri, Sun 1:40 mat Sat 11:05, 1:40 mat Rio 2 3D (G) Thu 8:30 Fri 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 Sat 11:20, 11:50, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 Sun 11:50, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 Mon-Wed 5:05, 7:45, 10:20
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Bhoothnath Returns 6:30, 9:30 Sat-Sun 1:00 mat Jinn (14A) Thu 6:30, 9:30 Maan Karate Thu 4:00 7:30 10:30 Fri-Wed 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Sat-Sun 1:30 mat Main Tera Hero (PG) 3:30 Thu 6:30, 9:30 Sat-Sun 12:30 mat Naan Sigappu Manithan Fri-Wed 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Queen (14A) Thu 3:30 Fri 4:00
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300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 1:45, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55 Fri-Sun 10:20 Mon-Wed 9:40 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 12:15, 3:20, 6:30, 9:40 Fri 3:20, 6:30, 9:40 Sat-Sun 12:10, 3:20, 6:30, 9:40 Mon-Tue 1:10, 4:15, 7:25, 10:30 Wed 4:15, 7:25, 10:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier – An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) 12:50, 3:55, 7:00, 10:05 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 1:10, 2:10, 4:15, 5:20, 7:20, 8:30, 10:25 Fri, Sun 1:10, 2:00, 4:20, 5:15, 7:30, 8:30, 10:40 Sat 1:10, 2:00, 4:20, 5:20, 7:30, 8:30, 10:40 Mon-Wed 2:00, 3:00, 5:15, 6:15, 8:30, 9:30 City Of Ember (PG) Sat 11:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 12:40, 4:00, 6:35, 7:10, 9:45, 10:15 Fri 12:40, 4:00, 7:25, 10:35 Sat 12:30, 4:00, 7:25, 10:35 Sun 4:00, 7:25, 10:35 Mon-Tue 12:40, 4:00, 7:10, 10:15 Wed 4:00, 7:10, 10:15 Draft Day (PG) Fri 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:45 Sat 11:10, 2:10, 5:00, 7:55, 10:45 Sun 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00, 10:45 MonWed 1:30, 4:35, 7:35, 10:10 Heaven Is for Real (PG) Wed 1:10, 4:05, 7:20, 9:55 The LEGO Movie 3D (G) Thu 3:50 The LEGO Movie (G) Thu 1:20 The Metropolitan Opera: Prince Igor Encore Sat 12:00 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Thu 1:30 Fri 2:50 Sat 11:20, 2:20 Sun 12:15, 2:50 Mon-Wed 1:20 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu 4:25, 7:35, 10:10 Fri, Sun 5:25, 7:50 Sat 5:10, 7:40 Mon-Wed 4:25, 6:50 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 12:25, 3:30, 6:40, 9:30 Fri, Sun 12:45, 3:30, 6:40, 9:45 Sat 12:40, 3:30, 6:40, 9:45 Mon-Wed 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 12:45, 3:45, 7:05, 10:20 Fri, Sun 1:00, 4:10, 7:15, 10:15 Sat 4:10, 7:15, 10:15 Mon-Tue 12:35, 3:35, 6:40, 9:45 Noah (14A) Thu 12:30, 1:00, 3:40, 4:10, 6:50, 7:15, 10:00, 10:30 Fri-Sun 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10:00 Mon-Wed 12:30, 3:40, 6:45, 10:00 Non-Stop (PG) Thu-Fri 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:25 Sat 1:00, 5:10, 7:45, 10:25 Sun 12:00, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:25 Mon-Tue 1:00, 4:05, 7:20, 9:55 Wed 12:35, 3:35, 6:40, 9:45 Oculus (14A) Fri 3:00, 5:35, 8:10, 10:45 Sat 11:30, 2:30, 5:35, 8:10, 10:45 Sun 1:20, 5:35, 8:10, 10:45 Mon-Wed 1:40, 4:45, 7:40, 10:20 The Raid 2: Berandal (18A) Fri 12:30, 3:50, 7:10, 10:30 Sat 11:40, 3:50, 7:10, 10:30 Sun 12:20, 3:50, 7:10, 10:30 Mon-Wed 12:30, 3:45, 7:05, 10:25 Royal Opera House – Sleeping Beauty Encore Sun 12:55
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110 Courtney Park E at Hurontario, 416-335-5323 300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 2:20, 4:45, 10:20 Bad Words (14A) Thu 1:10, 3:10, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55 Fri-Sat 3:10, 5:25, 7:40, 10:10 Sun-Wed 3:10, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Fri-Sat 2:30, 5:30, 8:45 Sun-Wed 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier – An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) Thu, Sun-Wed 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:45 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 Fri-Sat 1:00, 3:30, 4:00, 6:30, 7:00, 9:45, 10:15 Sun-Wed 1:00, 3:30, 4:00, 6:30, 7:00, 9:30, 10:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 1:05, 2:05, 4:05, 5:10, 6:15, 7:05, 8:15, 9:15, 10:10 Fri-Sat 1:05, 4:10, 7:15, 10:35 Sun-Wed 1:05, 4:10, 7:15, 10:20 Draft Day (PG) Fri-Sat 2:00, 4:35, 7:10, 10:00 Sun-Wed 2:00, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 God’s Not Dead (PG) Fri-Sat 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:40 SunWed 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25 Heaven Is for Real (PG) Wed 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:40 The LEGO Movie 3D (G) Thu 3:50 The LEGO Movie (G) Thu 1:25 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Thu 2:25 Fri-Tue 2:40 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) 5:00, 7:20 Thu 9:40 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 1:40, 4:10, 6:50, 9:50 Fri-Sat 1:20, 3:55, 6:35, 9:25 Sun-Wed 1:20, 3:55, 6:35, 9:10 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 1:20, 4:25, 10:25 Fri-Tue 1:20, 6:50 Wed 1:15, 6:50 The Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Event Thu 7:30 Noah (14A) Thu 1:15, 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:15, 9:45, 10:15 FriSat 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:40 Sun-Tue 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 Wed 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 Non-Stop (PG) Thu 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 Fri 4:20, 10:05 Sat 11:55, 4:20, 10:05 Sun 11:55, 4:20, 9:50 Mon-Wed 4:20, 9:50 Oculus (14A) Fri 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:20 Sat 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:20 Sun 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 MonWed 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 The Raid 2: Berandal (18A) Fri 3:45, 6:55, 10:25 Sat 12:00, 3:45, 6:55, 10:25 Sun 12:00, 3:45, 6:55, 10:10 MonWed 3:45, 6:55, 10:10 Rio 2 (G) Fri 1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:30 Sat 12:00, 1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:30 Sun 12:00, 1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 MonTue 1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Wed 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Rio 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri 1:00, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:30 Sat 12:15, 1:00, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:30 Sun 12:15, 1:00, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Mon-Wed 1:00, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club (PG) Thu 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25 Fri-Sat 9:55 Sun-Tue 9:40
SilverCity Mississauga (CE) Hwy 5, east of Hwy 403, 905-569-3373
Afflicted (14A) Thu 5:20, 7:45 Fri 5:10, 7:50, 9:55 Sat 2:00, 5:00, 7:15, 10:10 Sun 2:00, 5:00, 7:45, 10:10 MonWed 5:00, 7:10 Bad Words (14A) Thu 5:00, 7:05 Fri 4:45, 7:15, 10:05 Sat 2:30, 5:15, 7:40, 9:55 Sun 2:20, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05 Mon-Wed 5:10, 7:20 Dallas Buyers Club (18A) Thu 4:45, 7:20 Fri 4:20, 6:55, 9:40 Sat 1:10, 4:10, 6:55, 9:35 Sun 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:25 Enemy (18A) Thu 5:10, 7:25 The Grand Budapest Hotel (14A) Thu 4:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00 Fri 4:00, 5:00, 6:30, 7:35, 9:00, 10:00 Sat 1:20, 2:10, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7:30, 9:00, 10:00 Sun 1:20, 2:10, 3:40, 4:40, 6:20, 7:20, 9:00, 9:45 Mon-Wed 4:40, 5:20, 7:00, 7:50 The Monuments Men (PG) Thu 4:35, 7:10 Fri 4:10, 7:05, 9:50 Sat 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 Sun 1:00, 4:05, 6:50, 9:40 Mon-Wed 4:35, 7:15 Oculus (14A) Fri 5:20, 8:00, 10:30 Sat 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7:30, 10:00 Mon-Wed 5:30, 8:00 The Raid 2: Berandal (18A) Fri 3:45, 7:00, 10:15 Sat 12:40, 3:55, 7:10, 10:25 Sun 12:30, 3:45, 7:00, 10:15 MonWed 4:30, 7:45 Ride Along (14A) Thu 4:35, 7:15 3 Days to Kill (PG) Thu 4:55, 7:30 Fri 4:30, 7:25, 10:20 Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:25, 10:15 Sun 12:55, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Mon-Wed 4:55, 7:40 12 Years a Slave (14A) Thu 4:40, 7:40 Fri 3:55, 6:45, 9:45 Sat 1:00, 4:00, 6:50, 9:45 Sun 12:45, 3:55, 6:55, 9:55 MonWed 4:50, 7:40
North Colossus (CE) Hwy 400 & 7, 905-851-1001
300: Rise of an Empire 3D (18A) Thu 4:50, 10:25 Fri-Sun 12:40, 3:10, 5:35, 8:05, 10:25 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:35, 10:00 About Last Night (14A) Thu 9:20 Afflicted (14A) Thu 3:45, 5:50, 7:55, 10:00 Fri-Sun 9:30 Mon-Wed 9:50 Bad Words (14A) Thu 4:45, 6:55, 9:25 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu, MonWed 5:00, 5:45, 8:10, 9:00 Fri, Sun 12:00, 2:10, 3:00, 5:20, 6:10, 8:30, 9:15 Sat 11:15, 12:00, 2:10, 3:00, 5:20, 6:10, 8:30, 9:15 Captain America: The Winter Soldier – An IMAX 3D Experience (PG) Thu 3:55, 7:00, 10:05 Fri-Sun 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, 10:15 Mon-Wed 3:55, 7:00, 10:00 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu 3:30, 4:25, 6:30, 7:30, 9:35, 10:35 Fri-Sun 12:25, 1:20, 3:30, 4:30, 6:40, 7:40, 9:45, 10:45 Mon-Wed 3:30, 4:25, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 City Of Ember (PG) Sat 11:00 Divergent (PG) Thu 3:40, 4:30, 6:45, 7:35, 9:50, 10:30 Fri-Sun 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Mon-Wed 4:00, 7:20, 10:25 Draft Day (PG) Thu 9:30 Fri-Sun 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00, 10:35 Mon-Wed 4:50, 7:40, 10:15 The Grand Budapest Hotel (14A) Thu 4:40, 7:05, 9:40
Fri-Sun 12:35, 3:05, 5:40, 8:15, 10:40 Mon-Wed 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 Heaven Is for Real (PG) Wed 4:05, 7:05, 9:40 The LEGO Movie 3D (G) Thu 4:20, 6:40 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Fri, Sun 1:40 Sat 11:30 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu 3:50, 6:50, 9:30 Fri, Sun 4:15, 6:50 Sat 1:45, 4:20, 6:50 Mon-Wed 4:40, 7:10 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 3:45, 6:25, 9:15 Fri-Sun 1:10, 3:55, 6:55, 9:40 Mon-Wed 3:45, 6:35, 9:25 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 4:00, 10:15 Fri-Sun 12:45, 3:50, 7:00, 10:00 Mon-Wed 4:20, 7:25, 10:20 The Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Event Thu 7:30 Noah (14A) Thu 3:35, 4:10, 6:35, 7:10, 9:45, 10:20 Fri-Sun 12:55, 4:00, 7:05, 10:05 Mon-Wed 3:50, 6:55, 10:10 Non-Stop (PG) Thu 5:15, 7:45, 10:10 Fri-Sat 2:00, 5:00, 7:35, 10:10 Sun 4:40, 7:35, 10:10 Mon-Wed 4:15, 6:40, 9:35 Oculus (14A) Fri-Sun 12:30, 2:55, 5:30, 8:10, 10:40 MonWed 4:35, 7:00, 9:45 The Raid 2: Berandal (18A) Fri, Sun 12:10, 3:20, 6:30, 9:55 Sat 11:50, 3:20, 6:30, 9:55 Mon-Wed 3:35, 6:50, 10:05 Rio 2 (G) Fri, Sun 1:30, 4:05, 6:45, 9:20 Sat 11:05, 11:35, 1:30, 4:05, 6:45, 9:20 Mon-Wed 3:40, 6:10, 8:40 Rio 2 3D (G) Thu 8:00 Fri-Sun 12:05, 2:30, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 Mon-Wed 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 Royal Opera House – Sleeping Beauty Encore Sun 12:55 Son of God (PG) Thu 3:30, 6:30 Fri-Sun 12:20, 3:25, 6:35, 9:50 Mon-Tue 4:05, 7:05, 10:15
Interchange 30 (AMC)
30 Interchange Way, Hwy 400 & Hwy 7, 416-335-5323 About Last Night (14A) Fri 5:00, 7:30, 9:50 Sat 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:50 Sun 12:05, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 Mon-Wed 4:50, 7:35 American Hustle (14A) Thu, Mon-Wed 4:25, 7:10 Fri 6:45, 9:35 Sat 3:45, 6:45, 9:35 Sun 12:35, 3:45, 6:45 August: Osage County (14A) Thu, Mon-Wed 4:40, 7:20 Fri 4:50, 7:20, 9:55 Sat 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:55 Sun 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 Blue Jasmine (14A) Thu, Mon-Wed 5:05, 7:45 Fri 5:05, 7:15, 9:30 Sat 2:50, 5:05, 7:15, 9:30 Sun 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:45 Captain Phillips (14A) Thu 4:30, 7:15 Endless Love (PG) 5:10, 7:40 Fri 9:55 Sat 2:40 mat, 9:55 Sun 12:15, 2:40 mat, 7:45 Sun only 12:15 2:40 5:10 7:45 Frozen (G) Thu, Mon-Wed 4:40, 7:30 Fri 4:40, 7:05, 9:45 Sat 2:10, 4:40, 7:05, 9:45 Sun 12:10, 2:30, 4:40, 7:40 Gravity (PG) Fri 4:30, 6:55, 9:20 Sat 2:15, 4:30, 7:00, 9:20 Sun 12:05, 2:15, 4:30, 7:00 Mon-Wed 4:30, 7:00 Gravity 3D (PG) Thu 4:30, 7:00 Her (14A) Thu, Mon-Wed 4:35, 7:15 Fri 4:45, 7:20, 10:00 Sat 2:05, 4:45, 7:20, 10:00 Sun 2:05, 4:45, 7:20 The LEGO Movie 3D (G) Fri 5:00, 7:30, 9:50 Sat 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:50 Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:25 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:15 The Monuments Men (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:30 Fri 4:45, 7:30, 10:00 Sat 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 10:00 Sun 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35 Philomena (PG) 5:00, 7:25 Fri 9:45 Sat 2:55 mat, 9:45 Sun 12:50, 2:55 mat Ride Along (14A) Thu 4:55, 7:25 RoboCop (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed 5:15, 7:35 Fri 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Sat 2:00, 4:15, 7:10, 9:40 Sun 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15 12 Years a Slave (14A) 7:00 Fri 9:50 Sat 4:10, 9:50 Sun 1:05 mat, 4:10
Rainbow Promenade (I)
Promenade Mall, Hwy 7 & Bathurst, 416-494-9371 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu 12:40 3:45 6:45 9:45 Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:45, 6:40, 9:35 Divergent (PG) Thu 12:45, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35 Fri-Wed 6:40, 9:30 Draft Day (PG) Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 1:15, 4:10, 7:05, 9:45 Mon 4:10, 7:05, 9:45 The Grand Budapest Hotel (14A) Thu 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Fri-Wed 1:05, 3:55, 6:55, 9:25 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Thu 1:10, 1:15, 4:00, 4:10, 6:55, 7:00, 9:15, 9:30 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 12:45, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35 Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:00 Noah (14A) 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Rio 2 (G) Fri-Wed 1:00, 4:05, 7:00, 9:20
West Grande - Steeles (CE) Hwy 410 & Steeles, 905-455-1590
300: Rise of an Empire (18A) Thu 7:30, 9:55 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 7:20, 10:20 Fri, Tue 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Sat-Sun 1:00, 4:10, 7:20, 10:30 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3D (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 7:00, 8:00, 10:10 Fri, Tue 3:50, 6:30, 7:00, 9:40, 10:10 Sat-Sun 12:10, 12:40, 3:20, 3:50, 6:30, 7:00, 9:40, 10:10 Divergent (PG) Thu, Mon, Wed 7:10, 10:20 Fri, Tue 4:00, 7:10, 10:20 Sat-Sun 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, 10:20 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (G) Sat-Sun 12:00 Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (G) Thu, Mon, Wed 7:15, 10:00 Fri, Tue 4:50, 7:15, 10:00 Sat-Sun 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 10:00 Muppets Most Wanted (G) Thu 7:25, 10:15 Fri, Tue 4:15, 7:30, 10:15 Sat-Sun 1:05, 4:15, 7:30, 10:15 Mon, Wed 7:30, 10:15 Need for Speed 3D (PG) Thu 7:05, 10:00 Fri, Tue 3:55, 7:25, 10:25 Sat-Sun 12:55, 3:55, 7:25, 10:25 Mon, Wed 7:10, 10:10 Noah (14A) Thu 6:45, 10:05 Fri, Tue 3:45, 6:50, 10:05 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10:05 Mon, Wed 7:00, 10:05 Non-Stop (PG) Thu 7:35, 10:15 Rio 2 (G) Fri, Tue 4:05, 6:50, 9:30 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30 Mon, Wed 7:05, 9:45 Rio 2 3D (G) Fri, Tue 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Sat-Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Mon, Wed 7:40, 10:15 3
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festivals Images festival
art gallery of ontario, jackman hall, 317 dundas W (AGO); royal cinema, 608 college (RC). imagesfestival.com
thu 10-sun 6 – Festival of experimental and independent moving image culture. ñ $10, stu/srs $5, opening night $15, stu/srs $8, some pwyc events.
thu 10 – Opening night: From Gulf To Gulf
To Gulf (2013) D: Shaina Anand and Ashok Sukumaran. 7 pm (RC). fri 11 – A Collection Of Drops program including The Surface Of Perfection D: Heather Trawick, Brimstone Line D: Chris Kennedy, Stumbling Block D: Nicholas Pye, and others. 9 pm (AGO). sat 12 – A Conjuring, A Slow Acting Poison program including Black Rectangle D: Rhayne Vermette, Prisoner’s Cinema D: Joshua Solondz, Vishaparvam D: Vipin Vijay, and others. 6:30 pm. Remodelled Beyond Recognition program including Version D: Oliver Laric, Former Models D: Benjamin Pearson, Everything Is Cool D: Matthew Williamson, and others. 9 pm. Both screenings at AGO. sun 13 – Film Program in Which There Appear Colour Bars, Greek Pop Songs, Didactic Eye Makeup, etc. including Attica D: Sophie MIchael, Mercury D: Ben Coonley, The Oracles D: Alee Peoples, and others. 6:30 pm. It For Others (2013) D: Duncan Campbell, and short Les Statues Meurent Aussi (1953) D: Chris Marker. 8:30 pm. Both screenings at AGO. mon 14 – Double Nature program including Dry Stone Waller D: Jacob Robinson and Kelvin Brown, Talking Me D: Metrah Pashee, Wildnis D: Helena Wittman, and others. 6:30 pm. Bloody Beans/Loubia Hamra (2013) D: Narimane Mari. 9 pm. Both screenings at AGO. wed 16 – Resistance, Persistance And Time program including Cells And Stalks D: Herb Theriault, The House Of Olga D: Alexandra Gelis, Paradise Springs D: Brigid McCaffrey, and others. 6:30 pm. Two Hours Two Minutes program including 1972 D: Sarah Morris, Une Sale Histoire D: Jean Eustache, and others. 8:30 pm. Both screenings at AGO.
reelworld film festival
cornell community centre & library, 3201 bur oak, markham (CC); cineplex first markham place, 3275 hwy 7 E, markham (CF). reelworld.ca
fri 11-sun 13 – Festival of films made by people from the aboriginal, Asian, black, L atino, Middle Eastern and South Asian communities. $10, festival pass $110. fri 11 – Hue: A Matter Of Colour D: Vic Sarin, and short Vivre. 12:30 (CC). Forward Ever: The Killing Of A Revolution D: Bruce and Luke Paddington. 1 pm (CF). ACTRA Toronto’s YEAA Shorts. 2:30 pm (CC). The Red House D: Melinda Tse, and short Familiar Strangers. 4:30 pm (CF). The Rocket D: Kim Mordaunt. 7 pm (CC). sat 12 – Celluloid D: Adrian Wong, and short Are We Different? 11:30 am (CF). Moose River Crossing D: Shirley Cheechoo. 11:30 am (CC). The Suspect D: Charles Officer, and short 100 Musicians. 1:30 pm (CF). Destiny D: Jeremy Whittaker. 2:30 pm (CF). Sleeping With The
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A huge flop in 1977, Sorcerer returns in a digitally remastered version screening at the Lightbox this week.
SORCERER
(William Friedkin) ñ Rating: NNNN William Friedkin’s Sorcerer was a spectacular box office failure in the summer of 1977. Audiences didn’t want a methodical, intensely focused remake of Henri-Georges Clouzot’s The Wages Of Fear when Star Wars was playing two doors over. Available only on a crappy full-frame DVD for the last 15 years, Sorcerer roars back from obscurity this month in a new digital restoration that gets three screenings at the Lightbox. Fishes D: Lizz Hodgson. 4 pm (CC). Millions D: Betty Xie, and short Girlfriends. 5 pm (CF). Music Video Night. 7 pm (CC). Lakshmi D: Nagesh Kukunoor. 7:30 pm (CF). sun 13 – Debosyon D: Alvin B Yapan, and short Last Ditch. Noon (CC). Bekas D: Edna Bozhori, and short A World Out There. Noon (CF). Music For Mandela D: Jason Bourque, and short Momsters Playground. 2:30 pm (CC). Shorts program including Requiem For Romance, The Railpath Hero, We Each Have Our Armies, and others. 2:30 pm (CF). Closing night film: Beyond All Boundaries D: Sushrut Jain. 6 pm (CF).
tiff kids international film festival tiff bell lightbox, reitman square, 350 king w. tiff.net/kids
thu 10-apr 21 – Youth-oriented feature
ñand short films from 31 countries. $12, stu/srs $9.50, under 12 $8.50, opening night
$25, closing night $15. Family pack: 80 tickets $80. thu 10 – School Of Babel (2013) D: Julie Bertuccelli. 9:45 am. I Am Me program including
Supervised by Friedkin, the new edition (which also comes out on Blu-ray this month) accurately replicates the grainy, ugly texture of the 35mm prints. It remasters the soundtrack as well as possible: some of the dialogue is a little muddy, but the Tangerine Dream score pulses through the auditorium. Sorcerer hasn’t aged a day. The story of four men driving two trucks loaded with unstable dynamite 218 miles through the Amazon to cap an oil rig fire is just as immediate and gripping as ever. And Roy Scheider gives a terrific central performance as
a New Jersey thug who finds himself leading the suicidal run. What’s most interesting now is the way the movie seems like a Rosetta stone for the genre cinema of Michael Mann: it’s all brusque process, with men of few words performing a task in hellish tableaux while a propulsive electronic score ratchets up the tension. Mann must have studied Sorcerer frame by frame. Screens Saturday (April 12), Tuesday (April 15) and April 18 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. See listings, NORMAN WILNER below.
A Different Tree (2013) D: Steven Caple, Jr, Hear This! (2013) D: Soulaima El Khaldi, and others. 10:15 am. Turning Points program including The Dam Keeper (2013) D: Dice Tsutsumi and Robert Kondo, Anything Goes (2014) D: Steven Wouterlood, and others. 10 am. African Safari (2013) D: Ben Stassen. Noon. Zip & Zap And The Marble Gang (2013) D: Oskar Santos. 12:15 pm. Regret! (2013) D: Dave Schram. 12:15 pm. Opening night: Rio 2 (2014) D: Carlos Saldanha. 5:30 pm. fri 11 – Side By Side (2013) D: Arthur Landon. 9:45 am. The Boxcar Children (2013) D: Dan Chuba and Mark Dippe. 10 am. Courageous Dreamers program including Bahar In Wonderland (2013) D: Behrooz Karamizade, Fatima (2013) D: Naima Mohamud, and Anouar And The Moon (2013) D: Michiel van Jaarsveld. 10:15 am. Finn (2013) D: Frans Weisz. Noon. What Now? program including Jamey’s Fight (2013) D: Denise Janzée, Until I Know (2013) D: Peter Baranowski, and others. 12:30 pm. Antboy (2013) D: Ask Hasselbalch. 12:45 pm. Turning Points program. 12:45 pm. Bears (2014) D: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey. 6:30 pm. sat 12 – The Rooster Of St-Victor (2014) D: Pierre Greco. 10 am. Casper And Emma’s
Winter Vacation (2014) D: Arne Lindtner Naess. 10 am. Minuscule: Valley Of The Lost Ants (2013) D: Thomas Szabo and Hélène Giraud. 10:30 am. Loot Bag Sr Destination Imagination program including Bitseller (2013) D: Juanma Sánchez, Rabbit And Deer (2013) D: Péter Vácz, and others. 10:45 am. Strength Through Struggle program including Chikara – The Sumo Wrestler’s Son (2013) D: Simon Lereng Wilmont, Layla’s Melody (2013) D: Jens Pedersen, and Hear This! (2013) D: Soulaima El Khaldi. 10:15 am. Kick It! (2014) D: Katarina Launing. Noon. Windstorm (2013) D: Katja von Garnier. 12:15 pm. The Pink Panther 50th Anniversary program including Sink Pink (1965) D: Friz Freleng, Pink, Plunk, Plink (1966) D: Hawley Pratt, and others. 12:30 pm. Reel Rascals: Animal Animania! program including Little Ruddy (2013) D: Dace Riduze, The Night Of The Elephant (2012) D: Sandra Schiessl, Sarah & Duck: Lots Of Shallots (2012) D: Tim O’Sullivan, and others. 1 pm. Finn. 2:15 pm. Regret! 2:45 pm. The Boxcar Children. 3 pm. Antboy. 3 pm. Loot Bag Jr Brave New Worlds program including Komaneko, Home Alone (2013) D: Tsuneo Goda, The Numberlys (2013) D: William
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Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg, and others. 3:15 pm. sun 13 – Pim & Pom, The Big Adventure (2013) D: Gioia Smid. 10 am. Gabriel (2013) D: Mikolaj Haremski. 10:15 am. The Contest (2012) D: Martin Miehe-Renard. 10:30 am. Creativity Unleashed program including Mr Hublot (2013) D: Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares, The Gallant Captain (2013) D: Katrina Mathers and Graeme Base, and others. 10:15 am. Elmo The Musical (2011) D: Kevin Clash, Ken Diego and Joey Mazarino. 11 am. Kick It! Noon. Loot Bag Jr Brave New Worlds. 12:15 pm. Knight Rusty (2013) D: Thomas Bodenstein. 1:15 pm. Minuscule: Valley Of The Lost Ants. 1:15 pm. The Pink Panther program. 2 pm. Side By Side. 2:15 pm. The Tough Guys (2013) D: Christian Lo. 3 pm. Felix (2013) D: Roberta Durrant. 3:45 pm. Slice Of Life program including Jamey’s Fight (2013) D: Denise Janzée, Amar (2011) D: Andre Hinton, Youssef Please Say No! (2013) D: Marjolijn Heijnen, and To Be A BGirl (2013) D: Yasmin Angel. 3:45 pm. mon 14 – What Now? program. 9:45 am. Giraffada (2013) D: Rani Massalha. 10 am. Antboy. 10:15 am. I Swan (2012) D: Kong Sheng. 10:15 am. Side By Side (2013) D: Arthur Landon. Noon. I Am Me program. 12:15 am. Who’da Thunk It? program including Rabbit And Deer (2013) D: Péter Vácz, Mercy’s Rain (2013) D: Geshem Shel Rahamin, and others. 12:30 pm. tue 15 – African Safari. 9:45 am. The Tough Guys. 10 am. Regret! 10:15 am. School Of Babel. 12:15 pm. I Am Me program. 12:30 pm. LAIKA: Behind The Animation. 1 pm. wed 16 – Felix. 9:45 am. Courageous Dreamers program. 10 am. The Rooster Of St-Victor (2014) D: Pierre Greco. 10 am. Better Together program including The Magic Ferret (2013) D: Alison Parker, The Numberlys (2013) D: William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg, and others. 10:15 am. On The Way To School (2013) D: Pascal Plisson. 12:15 pm. Turning Points program. 12:15 pm. Knight Rusty. 12:30 pm.
Cinemas big picture cinema gerrard 1035 gerrard e. bigpicturecinema.com
thu 10-wed 16 – Check website for schedule.
BLOOR hot docs Cinema 506 Bloor W. 416-637-3123. bloorcinema.com
Thu 10 – Earth Month Screenings: Garbage! The Revolution (2007) D: Andrew Nisker. 9:30 & 11:30 am. $7. The Unknown Known (2013) D: Errol Morris. 3 & 9 pm. Mistaken For Strangers (2013) D: Tom Beninger. 6:30 pm. fri 11 – The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came To Eden (2013) D: Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine. 3:45 & 6:30 pm. Mistaken For Strangers. 9:30 pm. sat 12 – The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came To Eden. 12:30 & 6:30 pm. Mistaken For Strangers. 9:30 pm. sun 13 – The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came To Eden. 12: 30 & 5:30 pm. Mistaken For Strangers. 3:15 & 8:30 pm. mon 14 – PEN Picks: Author Linwood Barclay hosts a screening of Sons Of Perdition (2010) D: Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten. Q&A to follow. 6:15 pm. $15. Mistaken For Strangers. 9 pm. Tue 15 – The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came To Eden. 3 pm. Mistaken For Strangers. 9 pm. Wed 16 – The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came To Eden. 3:45 & 8:30 pm. Mistaken For Strangers. 6:30 pm.
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Festival. See listings, previous page. sat 12 – Salò, Or The 120 Days Of Sodom (1975) D: Pier Paolo Pasolini. 7 pm. Sorcerer (1977) D: William Friedkin. 9:30 pm. sun 13 – Cleopatra (1963) D: Joseph L Mankiewicz. 6:30 pm. mon 14 – Books On Film. Author Yann Martel discusses his book and its transformation to Ang Lee’s film Life Of Pi. Discussion to follow. 7 pm. tue 15 – Sorcerer. 6:30 pm. The Wages Of Fear (1955) D: Henri-Georges Clouzot. 9:15 pm. wed 16 – Check website for schedule.
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thu 10 – The Human Body. Noon & 1 pm. Flight Of The butterflies. 2 pm. fri 11 – . Jerusalem. Noon & 2 pm. The Human Body. 1 pm. sat 12-sun 13 – Flight Of The Butterflies. 11 am. Jerusalem. Noon & 4 pm. Great White Shark. 1 & 3 pm. Under The Sea. 2 pm. mon 14 – Jerusalem. Noon & 2 pm. The Human Body. 1 pm. tue 15 – The Human Body. Noon & 1 pm. Flight Of The Butterflies. 2 pm. wed 16 – Jerusalem. Noon & 2 pm. The Human Body. 1 pm.
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series presents Our Life (2010) D: Daniele Luchetti. Italian w/ s-t. 1 pm. Free. Discussion to follow. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge. t orontopubliclibrary.ca.
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sun 13 – Banbury Films presents The Lady In Number 6: Music Saved My Life (2013) D: Malcolm Clarke, a documentary on Alice Herz Sommer. 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 and 6:30 pm. Q&A w/ director to follow each screening. $10. Miles Nadal JCC, Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211.
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To Nuke ’Em High: Volume 1 ñReturn (Anchor Bay, 2013) D: Lloyd Kaufman, w/ Asta Paredes, Catherine Corcoran. Rating: NNNNN; Blu-ray package: NNN
The Toxic Avenger makes a cameo in entertaining gross-out flick Return To Nuke ’Em High: Volume 1.
Return To Nuke ’Em High: Volume 1’s five-N rating is strictly for fans of director Lloyd Kaufman, the brains behind such trash classics as The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo And Juliet. If you know the name, you know what you’re getting: sex and violence, stupid jokes, smart jokes, preposterous gross-outs, bad acting, good acting, the cheesiest effects and highenergy glee. A remake/updated sequel to Troma Entertainment’s 1986 Class Of Nuke ’Em High, Return swaps tainted food
The Great Beauty (Mongrel, 2013) D: Paolo Sorrentino, w/ Toni Servillo, Sabrina Ferilli. Rating: NNNN; Blu-ray package: NNN
Best-foreign-languagefilm Oscar winner The Great Beauty is well worth watching as a visual love letter to Rome. Every shot is lit and composed with a painter’s eye, and the people, art and architecture are beautiful. Jep Gambardella (Toni Servillo) is the king of Rome’s party scene. He knows everyone and is welcome everywhere. He has a wonderful life with friends, lovers and the high-end arts articles he writes for a living. But things begin to seem a little hollow as he turns 65. People look foolish now, and the art bad. His existential
crisis is spurred on by the recurring question of why he never followed up the brilliant novel he wrote 40 years earlier. Some of this is very funny, but Jep is a kind, philosophical man, and we see everything through his eyes, so the satire of Romans and their culture never turns savage. Servillo makes Jep likeable and charming, and gives him an easy physical grace. The extras’ on-set footage gives us more of the city and of The Great Beauty’s lovely score. EXTRAS On-set footage, photo gallery. Italian, French audio. English, French subtitles.
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stem from the racist humour of Burgundy’s affair with his African-American boss (Meagan Good). Three cuts of the movie are included here: theatrical at 118 minutes, extended at 122 and super-sized at 143. The extras are wall-to-wall jokes no more or less funny than the movie. EXTRAS Theatrical, extended and super-sized versions; commentary; making-of doc; two gag reels; two alternate-line compilations; selected scene table read. English, French, Spanish audio and subtitles.
If you liked the crude sex jokes and low-comedy yelling in the first Anchorman, you’ll probably be satisfied with Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. It’s about as funny, but overall it suffers from a shortage of Christina Applegate as rival and now wife of Will Ferrell’s inept TV news anchor, Ron Burgundy. This time, Burgundy and his team of idiots – clueless reporter Fantana (Paul Rudd), redneck sportscaster Champ (David Koechner) and spacecase weatherman Brick (Steve Carell) – are hired for the graveyard shift at the world’s first 24-hour news channel. (The picture is set in the 80s.) Desperate for ratings, Burgundy makes on-air moves that single-hand edly destroy American television news. An on-air crack-smoking scene is involved. The best moments involve Brick finding his soulmate, the wonderfully named Chani Lastnamé, played to perfection by Kristen Wiig. The worst
Grudge Match
(WB, 2013) D: Peter Segal, w/ Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro. Rating: NN; Bluray package: NNN Take two aged stars who long ago had hits playing boxers (Sylvester Stallone with Rocky and Robert De Niro in Raging Bull), cast them as long-retired boxers lured back into the ring for the titular Grudge Match that’s been pending for 30 years, and let the laughs ring out. Only they don’t.
for nuclear waste to turn its teens into slime-spewing psychos and sets up a pair of young girls in love (Asta Paredes and Catherine Corcoran) as the heroes. They’re cute and likeable, but the star performance is by Babette Bombshell, who does a killer Richard Nixon as the school principal. The commentaries and making-of docs have the same homemade feel as the movie and feature good-natured grousing about the wretched working conditions and useful tips for aspiring filmmakers. EXTRAS Director and producers commentary, actors commentary, three making-of docs, more. English audio. English, Spanish subtitles. Stallone knows how to underplay for comedy and sympathy, and De Niro has his glib jerk down pat, but they have little to be funny about beyond the expected pre-game training and trash-talking promo appearances, sources of embarrassment for both actors and viewers. Alan Arkin as Stallone’s cranky, deadpan trainer, and kinetic motormouth fight promoter Kevin Hart raise the comedy quotient some, particularly in the few moments they play against each other. Now pad the running time with cheesy sentiment involving Stallone and the girl he left behind (Kim Basinger) and De Niro’s coming to terms with his estranged adult son. The making-of docs focus on the climactic boxing match, which is fairly impressive, and the hardworking professionalism of the two stars. There’s some fun in the Hart docs and deleted scenes. EXTRAS Two making-of docs, two Hart docs, boxer interviews, alternate opening, two alternate endings, deleted scenes. English, French, Spanish audio and subtitles. 3 movies@nowtoronto.com
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Married but paying pros I’m an old guy fast approaching
eezerdom. After 45 years of marriage g to the same woman, the sex has fallen off to zero. We otherwise have a great and comfortable relationship. If I want any at all these days, the only options are masturbation or professional service providers. I was very nervous the first time I paid for sex. Curiously and surprisingly, considering my Christian upbringing, I didn’t feel at all guilty. I now find the urge gets stronger as the body gets weaker. It seems as geezerdom takes full hold, all I think about is pussy, and paid sex has become a regular thing. You stress honesty and communication for a long-term relationship to work. In our case, honesty would mean the end of what is now just a great friendship that provides us both with deeply satisfying companionship. I don’t want to hurt her, but revealing my outside activities would certainly do so, as she thinks men using prostitutes is disgusting. Any comments from a young gay guy? Sin Or Salvation There aren’t any young gay guys around at the moment, SOS, so you’ll have to settle for my lousy advice…. Honesty and communication are important, SOS, but there are limits. No long-term relationship would survive a strict regime of full disclosure enforced with depositions taken under oath, regularly scheduled lie detector tests, truth serums disguised as artificial cof-
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fee creamers, etc. Knowing what to omit and avoid – identifying here-therebe-monsters spots on the map and sailing around those topics/incidents/persons – is just as important as honesty and communication. And married people, even long-married people, get to have their own inner lives, a few secrets they take to the grave and some zones of privacy and autonomy. But there are limits to privacy, autonomy and topic/subject/honesty avoidance, as well. If your inner life amounts to a double life, that’s a problem. If your secrets place your spouse at risk of grave physical or emotional harm, that’s a problem. If your zones of privacy and autonomy grow so large that your spouse doesn’t know who you are any more, that’s a problem. But I don’t think what you’re doing is necessarily a problem, SOS. If your wife is really and truly content – if she isn’t interested in sex any more, if you’re not cheating her out of anything she values, if you’re not taking risks with her health, if you’re not depleting your retirement savings to finance your activities, if all of the above is true – then your visits to sex workers are covered by my standard advice to people in sexless but otherwise solid, loving and fulfilling marriages: do what you gotta do to stay sane and stay married. You sound like a decent and loving husband, SOS. To make sure you’re also a polite and courteous client and for tips on communication, personal hy-
giene, tipping and avoiding women who have been trafficked, check out the allstar sex worker panel we convened for a recent episode of the Savage Lovecast. Go to savagelovecast.com and listen to episode 387.
Be your own advocate I’m a 23-year-old bi woman. I was in a
relationship for two years with a guy my own age whom I loved but who was immature emotionally. The sex was really out of this world. About six months before we broke up, I met a guy who is 20 years older than me, and we bonded over a lot of mutual interests. When I broke up with my boyfriend, this 40-something guy took it as a sign that I wanted to be with him. We’ve now been dating for four months. This guy wants to get married and have babies. I do love him – I think – but I am not physically attracted to him. I often feel angry and suffocated by his attention. I’m wondering if these feelings of annoyance and occasional icky repulsion are normal in longer-term “serious” relationships? I’m also physical ly aching at memories of fucking my ex. Are my desires to get back in bed with him a sign that I’m not into the new guy? It seems insufferably arrogant to say that I don’t want to hurt this new guy by telling him I’m not attracted to him, but after six months of being lovers, he would be shocked and angry. Should I do the brutally honest thing, or do I lie about why we’re breaking up to protect his ego? Superficial And Prevaricating
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You say Mr. Fortyish took your breakup with Mr. Twentyish as a sign that you wanted to be with him. If that wasn’t the case – if that was a faulty assumption on Mr. Fortyish’s part – why did you start dating him? Maybe you felt like you had no choice: Mr. Fortyish made a self-serving assumption about your breakup and you had to play along to spare his feelings. But you did have a choice, SAP. And while you intend to get out of this relationship – you don’t list staying together as a possible option – you’re gonna have to learn to advocate for yourself or you’re gonna find yourself in this position again and again, i.e., manipulated into relationships and/or commitments that leave you feeling panicky, annoyed and unfulfilled. As for how to break up with him, SAP, there’s no reason to tell him you’re not attracted to him. A person can advocate for herself – and extricate herself from a relationship – without being unnecessarily cruel. Just use the standard-issue little white breakup lies: “I’m not ready for a serious commitment.” “It’s not you, it’s me.” “We’re in very different places right now.” And commit those lies to memory, SAP, for use on any guy who starts talking about marriage and kids four months into a relationship.
Secret thrills are okay One of the boys at the restaurant here I work met up with a dominant w
gay couple in a regular bar – not a gay bar – during happy hour. They told him to go to the bathroom and strip in a stall. Then one of the guys came in and took his clothing from him. He didn’t know when they would be back or even if they would be back. While he was trapped there naked (and hard), other men were coming in and out. Knowing that other people didn’t know he was in his stall gave my co-worker a big thrill. My problem: This couple and my friend involved other people – without their knowledge or consent – in their little domination game. I say, “Not okay!” We got into a heated argument about it and decided to ask you for a ruling. Co-worker’s Recent Escapade Entirely Perverted Let’s say a straight couple comes into your restaurant and they’re seated in your section, CREEP. They order, they eat, they tip, they leave. All good? Now let’s say that, unbeknownst to you, the man was wearing a locking male chastity device and the woman was wearing the key on a chain around her neck. She was dripping wet all through dinner, his cock was straining against the confines of his chastity device, and a big part of the turn-on was being in public and interacting with, say, a waiter who had no idea. Is that okay? Of course it is – just like it’s okay for a businessman to get a secret thrill out of wearing panties under his suit at an important meeting or a sneeze fetishist to get secret thrills during flu season. The world is full of people deriving all sorts of secret thrills from all sorts of seemingly random shit. So long as secret thrill derivers keep it to themselves – so long as they don’t actively involve others without their prior consent – there’s nothing “Not okay!” about secret thrill derivation.
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