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ONLINE 30 The Scene Philly Moves, Sunsets (pictured), Cam’ron, James Gray memorial 32 Interview I Dream Of Wires Interview Julie Doiron 34 Club & concert listings 36 Playlist 90s nostalgia 38 T.O. Notes 44 Album reviews

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Review Allyson Vieira/Paul Kajander Must-see galleries and museums Photo by Michael Watier

52 Post-Potter career Everyone’s favourite boy wizard is all grown up and ready for his first major lead in a contemporary flick, The F Word, in which he plays a guy stuck in friend mode

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“Black squirrels die every day, y’all.” @DESMONDCOLE , joking, reacting to

the news that one of the albino squirrels in Trinity Bellwoods Park died from electrocution.

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18 DAILY EVENTS 21 LIFE&STYLE

50 Reviews Are You Here (pictured); 58 Playing this week Señoritas; The November Man; Rich 61 Film times Hill; The One I Love; To Be Takei; 63 Indie & rep listings Plus Finding Fela; Coldwater I Dream Of Wires at the 57 Also opening Frank Miller’s Sin City: Bloor Hot Docs Cinema A Dame To Kill For; If I Stay; When The Game Stands Tall

21 Take 5 Must-have backpacks (pictured) 22 Store of the week Roots Astrology 23 Ecoholic Nut-free spreads, plus how to assess your nut butters

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46 Theatre reviews Cymbeline’s Reign (pictured); Tartuffe; The Sea; Theatre listings 47 SummerWorks wrap-up What scored big at the fest, and what’s coming up 49 Comedy listings; Dance listings

1. Mayor may not Just ahead of the post-Labour Day push before the election, we break down the good and bad news for each mayoral candidate.

2. The sum of its parts Many were excited when Bike Share took over from Bixi, but the transition has been a bumpy ride due to a parts shortage.

3. Public spanking Chief Bill Blair drops his defamation suit after Councillor Doug Ford apologizes for the second time, this time in writing.

4. Against the grain Residents oppose it, but a city committee votes to approve the relocation of an Oakwood homeless shelter.

5. Line 9 heats up A recent flurry of demonstrations indicate that the pipeline reversal to move heated, diluted bitumen from the tar sands will be an uphill battle for Enbridge.

THE WEEK IN TWEETS

11 News briefs Hands Up T.O.! stands with Ferguson; city policy bomb 12 Veld deaths Could they have been prevented?

14 Pot martyr Marc Emery goes back to being Marc Emery 16 Bike bust Bike share program blows a tire 17 Stop thief Why you shouldn’t lock your bike at Yonge and Bloor

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street performers fest kicks off on Yonge from Queen to College and surrounding areas. To Aug 24. Free (donations to Epilepsy Toronto). From noon. torontobuskerfest.com

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plays a guy stuck in friend mode with Zoe Kazan in Michael Dowse’s terrific Toronto-set rom-com. Opening day.

DANIKA ZANDBOER The artist’s photo triptych musing on black metal’s contradictions is on view in Gallery 44’s vitrines to Aug 30. Free. gallery44.org YOUNG GALAXY Montreal-viaVancouver synth-poppers play a free show at Yonge-Dundas Square. 8 pm. Free. ydsquare.ca

BUSKERFEST The international

The former Juno Awardwinning collaborators reunite for a round of shows. Horseshoe. Doors 8:30 pm. $13.50.

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Young Galaxy’s synth-pop hits Yonge-Dundas Square, Aug 22

Elders drive A Tender Thing, Aug 29

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rockers play the second of two nights at the Sony Centre. 8 pm. $63-$153. SC, TM. PAWS IN THE PARK Pet walk and clinic for Toronto Humane Society. 10 am-2 pm. Donations. Woodbine Park at Coxwell and Lake Shore. pawsinthepark.com

their latest awesome collab, the Scandinavian electro stars hit the stage together at Echo Beach. Doors 7 pm, all ages. $49.50-$80. LN, RT, SS, TM. FORBIDDEN CITY Last few days to take in this spectacular show of treasures from the Chinese palace. At the ROM to Sep 1. $24.50-$27. rom.on.ca

rockabilly crooner wants you.

Massey Hall. Doors 7 pm, all ages. $39-$99.50. LN, RTH, TM. TITUS ANDRONICUS The Bard goes for blood at the High Park Amphitheatre. 8 pm. To Aug 31.

Pwyc ($20-$25 sugg). canadianstage.com

the gaming, horror, comics, sci-fi blowout featuring appearances by Patrick Stewart, Stan Lee, Adam West and others. To Aug 31. $25-$40.

Metro Convention Centre. fanexpocanada.com SANATORIUM Work on your issues at Pedro Reyes’s psychotherapeutic art installation.

Free. To Sep 1 at the Power Plant. 416-973-4949.

superstars bring Reflektor to the Molson Amphitheatre, w/ Constantines and Dan Deacon.

7:30 pm. $30.50-$70.50. LN, TM. SWEARNET: THE MOVIE The stars of Trailer Park Boys play themselves in this comedy about an uncensored network on the internet. Opening day.

A TENDER THING Nancy Palk and Joseph Ziegler star in Ben Power’s play about an elderly Romeo and Juliet. 8 pm. At the Young Centre until Oct 1. $5$74. 416-866-8666.

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play about piano icon Glenn Gould opens tonight at the Young Centre in a new Soulpepper production. To Oct 1. 8 pm. $5-$74. 416-866-8666.

play – a modern take on the King Lear story – returns in its site-specific setting of Citizenry Café and runs to Sep 13. 8 pm. $24. criminaltheatre.com

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BORIS SANDLER Yiddishist

Sandler talks about the last century of Yiddish literature at the Askenaz Festival at Harbourfront Centre. 7 pm.

Free. ashkenazfestival.com

DARCY ALLAN SHEPPARD MEMORIAL Fifth anniversary of

cyclist killed in highly publicized run-in with former AG Michael Bryant. From 1 pm.

Free. Bloor and Avenue Rd.

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day. You know what that means. $14-$18, under four free (rides extra). theex.com DJ SHADOW/CUT CHEMIST The frequent turntablist collaborators come to Guvernment. 9 pm. $33.50. INK, PDR, RT, SS, TM. LABOUR DAY PARADE Annual procession in solidarity with workers heads out from Dundas and University to the CNE. 8:30 am.

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+TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS Our favourite hippie

rock ’n’ roller hits the ACC. Steve Winwood opens. Doors 6:30 pm. $80-$166. LN, TM. TORONTO COMIC JAM Aspiring comic book artists meet. Bring pencils and pens. 7:30 pm.

Free. Cameron House. meetup. com/Toronto-Comic-Jam TOMMY BOY The silly Chris Farley comedy screens for free outdoors at Yonge-Dundas Square. 8 pm. ydsquare.ca

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cient Greek art at Daniel Faria Gallery, to Sep 6. Free. 416538-1880.

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RASTAFEST: RASTAFARI ARTS & KULCHA FESTIVAL Cornel Camp-

bell, Jay Douglas, Cherry Natural, Nana McLean and many more stir it up at Downsview Park. All ages, from 1 pm. $7$20. rastafest.com EDIBLE TREE TOUR Learn how to find delicious treats hanging in plain view. 10 am-noon. Pwyc.

Artscape Wychwood Barns. yourleaf.org

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LAKE STREET DIVE The Boston

soul-jazz band plays the Danforth Music Hall. Doors 8 pm. $22.50. RT, SS, TM. CATSKILLS CABARET Musicians, comics, magicians and others perform in this free late-night cabaret hosted by Aliza Spiro, part of Ashkenaz Fest. Lakeside Terrance. 10:30 pm. Free. ashkenazfestival.com LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA Toronto’s Balkan/klezmer partypunk super-band perform as part of Ashkenaz Festival at Harbourfront Centre. 9:45 pm.

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Nichol Robertson, Danny Marks, Ori Dagan and others fete the country singer. Lula Lounge. Doors 7 pm. $20. lula. ca

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Algonquin Island Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion The City of Toronto has completed an Environmental Assessment for the Algonquin Island Bridge to determine how best to address the condition and rehabilitation needs of this structure.

Construction of a new bridge in the existing location is recommended based on a comprehensive evaluation of benefits and costs and consultation with the community. The new bridge design, through continued consultation, will give priority to the movement, comfort and safety of pedestrians and cyclists, while accommodating the occasional use of heavy vehicles (such as emergency services, garbage and sewage pumper trucks).

The new structure will have both timber and concrete components. These components are intended to be both durable and consistent with the historical trestle design which respects the cultural and historical significance of the bridge.

Opportunities for Review The Environmental Study Report (ESR) documenting the process, alternatives and final recommendation has been placed on public record for a 30-day review period starting August 21, 2014 and ending September 22, 2014. It will be available for review at the Rectory Café (102 Lakeshore Ave, Ward’s Island) and online at toronto.ca/algonquinbridge.

If you have any outstanding issues about this project, please address them to the City staff listed below and we will attempt to seek a mutually acceptable resolution.

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Tel: 416-338-2850 Fax: 416-392-2974 TTY: 416-338-0889 E-mail: mpyjor@toronto.ca

If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City of Toronto, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments.

The Minister must receive the request in writing by September 22, 2014 at the address below, and a copy must also be sent to the City contact. If no requests are received, the City may proceed with this project as outlined in the ESR. Director, Environmental Approvals Branch Ministry of the Environment 77 Wellesley St W., 11th Fl. Toronto ON M7A 2T5

EAASIBgen@ontario.ca Fax: 416-314-8452 Issue Date: August 21, 2014

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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email letters@nowtoronto.com Ode to Robin Williams was misplaced

Norman Wilner’s salute to Robin Wil­ liams (NOW, August 14­20) was top­ notch. But realizing how Robin Wil­ liams fought hard against the demons of substance abuse, I can’t say the same for the placement of an ad for a marijuana dispensary right beside his picture at the bottom of the arti­ cle. Pretty dumb.

Thomas Silver Toronto

How Marc Emery changed the world

Re Marc Emery, The Prince of Pot, To Return To Canada Today (NOW, Au­ gust 12). Emery helped change the world. Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia (Washington, DC) all have legalized cannabis on the ballot this November. Recreational use is al­ ready legal in two U.S. states and legal for medicinal purposes in two dozen more. Vancouver has more than 30 legal cannabis dispens­ aries. Thanks, Marc!

J.D. Bourgeois From nowtoronto.com

Adam Nobody being beaten by po­ lice. Blair said this video should point investigators to Nobody’s wrongdoing, not to police wrong­ doing.

The fact that Blair wasn’t imme­ diately replaced back then speaks volumes about the entrenched in­ justice in our city’s power struc­ tures. We desperately need a civilian chief of police, at the very least.

Boyd Reimer Toronto

Get off BDS hate fest

Re Putting On The Pressure For Peace,

by Jacob Scheier (NOW, August 7­13).

Scheier cites Noam Chomsky, who refers to “Israel’s wars.” News flash: these were not Israel’s wars. These were Arab wars against Israel for the purpose of annihilating the Israeli state.

Chomsky conveniently distorts history and reality to suit his own agenda, and people like Scheier lap it up. The BDS move­ ment is proof of the bad faith and true intention of all who join in this hate fest.

Henia Solomon Toronto

“ Canadians

Canada’s carbon legacy to the planet

are too intelligent to base our future economy on 19th-century fuels. ”

Re Line 9 Protests Heat Up (NOW, Au­ gust 14­20).

Canadians are too intelligent and innovative to base our future economy on 19th­ century carbon fuels. We have too much compassion and sense of re­ sponsibility to leave increased car­ bon emissions as our legacy to the world.

Melanie Milanich Toronto

Doug Ford’s sorry apology

Though Bill Blair eventually got a pro­ perly worded, lawyer­vetted apology from Doug Ford (NOW, August 14), that is not going to change the fact that Ford firmly believes that Blair is an information­leaker.

Publicly swallowing humble pie doesn’t prevent someone from spit­ ting it out again. In the old days, a duel would have settled the issue. Now­ adays, a pointless “apology” is all that can be expected.

Geoff Rytell Toronto

Civilian should lead police force

Re The 5 Real Reasons Bill Blair Was Canned (NOW, August 7­13). In 2010, Chief Bill Blair was asked on CBC Radio about a video showing G20 protester

U.S. fighting war by proxy in Israel

Noam Chomsky argues for weapons sanctions against Israel.

But one thing that was noticed about the Six Day War by the United States was that the Egyptians, Syrians and Jordanians were using Soviet equipment, and the Israelis were using French aircraft and British ground equipment.

Here was a good way to test Amer­ ican equipment in actual combat, and ever since 1967, the U.S. has been doing just that, waging a proxy war with the Soviets. The Vietnam War had wound down by 1973, so the Yom Kippur War was just what the Pentagon needed.

It seems to me it’s not so much the Israel lobby but the Pentagon and the U.S. arms industry pushing U.S. weapons in Israel.

I was in the U.S. Navy in the 70s, and I well remember an Israeli freighter at the naval base in Nor­ folk, Virginia, with a deck­load of F­4 Phantom jets.

Larry A. Lewis 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.

CO M WILLIAM PEYTON HUBBARD: A MAYOR WHO FOUGHT BIGOTRY, UNLIKE OURS TODAY

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ADD/ADHD, Insomnia, Glaucoma, MS, Cancer, Aids, In 1935, William Peyton Hubbard Anorexia, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia, Crohn’s, and much more. was on record as Toronto’s oldest native-born inhabitant.

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At a time when blacks were refused entry into many restaurants and hotels in Toronto, a man whose parents had been slaves in Virginia and escaped via the Underground Railroad would often stand in as our city’s mayor.

William Peyton Hubbard (1842-1935) trained as a baker and worked for 16 years at his trade, specializing in cakes.

Every January, even as he entered his 10th decade, WP is said to have baked his own birthday cake. He also invented a bakers’ oven that he patented and called the Hubbard Oven.

A new park slated for the grounds in front of the Bridgepoint Hospital at Broadview and Gerrard will be named after Hubbard and opened officially in 2015. It’s a dedication full of meaning.

Our current mayor stoops to use the N-word, a slur rarely uttered in Hubbard’s presence as he forged his career as businessman and, later, alderman in an 1800s Toronto mostly populated by pale people protecting their turf from “foreigners.”

The park named after him will border Chinatown East. In 19th-century Toronto Chinese residents’ only viable means of making a living was running restaurants or hand laundries.

When affluent white shop owners wanted to drive the Chinese launderers out by demanding the city charge them high licensing fees, Hubbard vehemently opposed them.

Hand laundries may be a thing of the past, but bigotry and racial stereotyping are not – a fact glaringly evident in Mayor Ford’s denigration of people of Italian, Jewish and African descent.

In the late 1800s, Hubbard, as acting mayor, was appealing to council for better treatment of the city’s Jewish community, asking that “steps be taken to prohibit attacks on the Jewish religion.”

For years Hubbard sat on the board of directors of the House of Industry – the poor house – on Elm Street, railing against those who claimed the unemployed were shiftless good-for-nothings.

A hundred years should have changed all that, but Torontonians now live with a mayor who not only disparages minorities but also votes against shelters for the homeless. And here there’s another Hubbard connection.

In 1860, Toronto’s first homeless shelter opened next to the future site of Hubbard Park. Called the House of Refuge, it was a home for “the vagrant, the dissolute and idiots.” That’s a quote from 1860, not Rob Ford.

As children, Hubbard and his seven siblings lived for a time in the caretaker’s quarters in the Phoebe Street School, where his father was caretaker.

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Earlier this week, Toronto street artist MEDIAH and L.A.-based designer DRAST left their mark on the back of CB2 Furniture at Queen and Bathurst. Both are with Can’t Be Stopped, a respected internationally known graffiti crew based in Los Angeles.

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Hands up TO!

The Toronto chapter of the Network for Pan-Afrikan Solidarity, led by Akio Maroon, held a Hands Up TO! action in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Missouri, at Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday, August 16. About two dozen people showed up to protest the police shooting death of Mike Brown as well as racial profiling by Toronto police.

Bomb wisdom Good sense from the city’s internal Bomb Threat And Suspicious Package Response Policy, which CUPE shared with the media last week before filing a grievance about the mayor’s “irresponsible breach.”

• “Please do not make any comments to any members of the public or media regarding any threat or evacuation at any City of Toronto facility.”

Tony Clement’s penny ante The Treasury Board president was spotted in a Starbucks in the 905 before the PM’s BBQ in Vaughan last week, where he reportedly tipped his server in pennies. Yup, the same coin his government has discontinued. No red face from tightwad Tony when he was called on it, though.

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WHY To protest the NDP’s policy on Gaza, which the group says “falls far short of a balanced or just approach” the party has been historically known for.

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Demoralized by the Gomorrah of City Hall spendthrifts, council’s chief proponent of grim asceticism is heading back to the Church.

Councillor Mike Del Grande (Ward 39, Scarborough-Agincourt) has registered to seek his old seat on the Toronto Catholic District School Board, a position he held from 1993 to 2003. His son John succeeded him on the board and, as of this writing, is still technically running to retake the same seat. The elder Del Grande wouldn’t talk to NOW but told the Globe that his son intends to drop out of the race so his old man can come back.

Stern, humourless and repressed like a character in a Bresson film, MDG should feel right at home in the bunker of a publicly funded Catholic system that has strangely survived the march of history.

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PARTY POLITICS

WHAT’S BEHIND FEST DEATHS? Cops blame mystery drugs, but harm reduction groups say big-ticket events’ corporate sponsors have frozen them out By BENJAMIN BOLES

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oes the summer music festival circuit have a drug problem?

While fewer and fewer big-name acts can fill stadiums on their own any more, the live music industry has seen a huge windfall from the exploding number of outdoor summer festivals drawing record crowds. But disturbingly large numbers of young people are being sent to hospital, and in some cases dying, in what appear to be drug-related incidents.

From the Veld Music Festival on August 2 and 3 in Downsview Park, 13 people were taken to hospital and two more died from what are believed to be drug-related issues.

Other fests, even mainstream country artists, are seeing similar distress at their shows (see sidebar).

After the deaths at Veld, eyebrows were raised when the case was assigned to Toronto homicide detectives.

Police reached out to the public to turn in unused drugs for testing, leading many to wonder if tainted drugs were involved. City councillor Giorgio Mammoliti jumped all over the deaths, saying they were just another example of why the city needs to ban electronic dance music (EDM) events on city-owned property.

Detective Sergeant Peter Trimble says the deaths are not being treated as homicides. In fact, the only reason he’s working on the case is because of the scale of the situation. He says police are still interested in collecting and testing more unused drugs, but the results so far have turned up nothing to be especially concerned about.

“I want to make it very clear that we have found no evidence of any tainted or poisoned drugs at Veld,” Trimble says. “The message should be that these types of drugs are not safe regardless.”

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What police have found in the drugs they’ve tested so far are MDMA, MDA and methylone.

The first is obviously what partiers are hoping for when they purchase “Molly,” but the last two are cause for some concern, since they mimic some of the effects of MDMA but differ in toxicity and dosage response curves.

Nicholas Boyce, provincial director, Ontario HIV and Substance Use Training Program, has worked with harm reduction nonprofit the TRIP! Project for 15 years and is also part of the Toronto-based Research Group on Drug Use. He says the recent spate of problems has to do with the fact that “you have a newer generation of youth many of whom don’t know as much about what [drugs] they’re doing. But the other problem is the actual drugs out there. Some of these new chemicals are much more potent or have hallucinogenic properties and can increase your body temperature more.”

There’s a lot of incentive for dealers to sell other drugs as MDMA. A global crackdown on the precursors needed to manufacture it has driven suppliers to substitute alternative chemicals that are much less regulated and in some cases still legal – and potentially more lethal.

Those chemicals can be ordered from China by the kilo for a fraction of what actual MDMA costs and then resold as the real thing. However, it isn’t easy to get a sense of how big a problem these newer substances are. Even Toronto Emergency Medical Services isn’t sure to what extent the new generation of designer drugs may be playing a role in illness at festivals.

“The problem is we get there after,” admits EMS Commander Peter Rotolo. And “we can only go from what the patients or their friends tell us, which is why

2014 MUSIC FESTIVALS TURN FATAL Veld Music Festival, Toronto 2 dead and 13 sent to hospital Mad Decent Block Party, Columbia, Maryland 2 dead, 19 sent to hospital Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas, Nevada 2 dead Pemberton Music Festival, British Columbia 1 dead Boonstock Festival, Penticton, BC 80 sent to hospital Keith Urban concert, Mansfield, Massachusetts 22 sent to hospital

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it was important to get hold of unused pills in this recent situation at Veld.”

But while mystery party chemicals are definitely a newer issue for organizers to cope with, Rotolo hasn’t seen a spike in drug-related problems, despite the sensational headlines.

When planning for a large event, EMS always assumes that a certain percentage of attendees may need to be transported to hospital for treatment, and Rotolo says those numbers have remained in the normal predicted range. Events that attract more young people might experience more problems, but so will events on hot days, and overall the numbers average out to what EMS generally expects.

But Rotolo is increasingly seeing newbie partiers flooding large-scale gatherings thanks to the EDM boom. “It’s more the social users who get themselves in an environment and don’t know how their body will react. You need to educate yourself on risks.”

Unfortunately, the larger events encountering the most problems are also the ones that most strongly resist harm reduction efforts. While they may spend huge amounts on hiring private medic teams, EMS, police and security, the more corporate events resist acknowledging any drug use on site and giving harm reduction groups like TRIP! high visibility.

“There are festivals that we do work with that are easier to deal with,” says TRIP! coordinator Lori Kufner.

While TRIP! did have a few volunteers at Veld, they were only there because of their relationship with one of the privately hired medic teams and were unable to set up an information booth.

“It’s definitely harder to have a meaningful presence at larger events. It’s almost meaningless for us to continued on page 14 œ

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Marc Emery (right) and wife Jodie at Global Marijuana March and Toronto Freedom Festival in 2009.

MARIJUANA MAN

Marc Emery is back after five years in jail, a martyr to the cause of marijuana legalization, but how relevant is he now to the movement to free weed? By MATT MERNAGH

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t didn’t take long for the Prince of Pot Marc Emery to return to his old ways of delivering fire-and-brimstone speeches. He didn’t even bother to change out of his drab grey prison sweats into his professional pothead attire of suit and tie before launching into a legalization spiel for the TV cameras.

Emery walked across the Detroit-Windsor border and back into Canada a free man Tuesday, August 12, after almost five years in a Mississippi prison for selling pot seeds. It was 4:20 pm, the time of day that every stoner in the world knows is time to celebrate.

Humping their deadlines, the assembled reporters didn’t let him get to his prepared notes and began shouting questions. Emery waited until most of them had packed up and left to take his first post-prison puff of Rockstar offered by a local Windsor supporter.

He fired it up on the spot, toasted freedom and friends, took a couple of tokes and passed the spliff on.

“I’ve got to titrate my dosage,” he said. He didn’t smoke while he was away, because “a lot of bad things happen when you fail a urine test in prison.” He didn’t elaborate. Inmate prison violence was fairly minimal in the medium-security facility in Yazoo City, where he learned to play bass guitar, although he did contract the potentially deadly MRSA infection.

The Prince is back, but how relevant is he still to the cause of marijuana legalization? Five years is a long time. But Emery has almost instantly gone back to being Marc Emery. Before his incarceration, advocates would gather on his Cannabis Culture magazine forums, but now it’s Faceook groups, a fief outside his control. He’s never owned a smartphone.

About half the room at Toronto’s Vapor Central for his sold-out talk the next night, which is more Jello Biafra spoken word than speech, haven’t seen Emery in action before he went to jail.

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Oddly enough, more has happened to end prohibition since he was extradited in 2009 to face charges in the U.S. than when he was out fighting the good fight.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) thought it was decapitating the marijuana movement when it jailed Emery. The DEA heralded his arrest as “a significant blow not only to the marijuana trafficking trade in the U.S. and Canada, but also to the marijuana legalization movement.” But cannabis culture has thrived, growing like a healthy plant.

We have vapour lounges across Canada and more 420 smoke-out protests and pot dispensaries than ever before. On the other hand, the growing of medical marijuana has been privatized under the HarperCons, and penalties for growing it have become much harsher.

For Emery, it must feel like the Twilight Zone.

And now he plans to use the Liberals’ legalization stand to mount his comeback tour, although the Grits want nothing to do with him.

In media reports before his release, Emery pledged to crisscross the country campaigning for the Libs and against the HarperCons who sent him to jail. His wife, Jodie, has registered to run for the party in BC. But the Liberals don’t need Marc Emery as much as he may need them.

Liberal organizers have taken note of the growing support for legalization stateside, where political strategists suggest there’s a 5 per cent voting bloc who will come out and mark an X just for legalization. In the past, it might have been challenging to get Canadian smokers to the polls sans Emery, but social media have changed all that.

Yet the Prince isn’t fazed in the least that the Liberals are running away from his advances; his show must go on. It’s part of his quest to be a libertarian Randian hero and stage performer.

The former marijuana seed seller has never been a savvy politico, but he is a rock star, and his amazeballs act is cannabis legalization. Emery’s new act is an odd one: mustering the vote for a party that doesn’t want him in the hope that they won’t renege on their pot promise if elected.

“Why should we trust Justin Trudeau?” comes the impromptu question from the floor during his Vapor performance.

“We don’t [need to] trust Trudeau,” Emery replies. “If 3 million people show up [and vote], it doesn’t matter what Justin Trudeau’s intentions are. We don’t need to believe Justin Trudeau, we just need to support him because he has made the daring, bold move to say legalization is right and proper.

“No citizen of any country I am aware of has been offered one election where if you show up we legalize marijuana the next day. It’s all over: prohibition ends, the war is over, and 45 years of people going to jail, cops busting houses or even killing people, gangs – all that ends if you just show up that one day. The next day we party forever and ever and ever and never look back.”

Whoops and hollers go up as he exits the stage.

“It’s like he was never gone,” says Vapor Central employee Dave Unrau.

More has happened to end prohibition while he was behind bars than when he was out fighting the good fight.

Matt Mernagh is a long-time medical marijuana advocate and author of Marijuana Smoker’s Guidebook.

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go with just few volunteers and hand out a few things. It’s much better if we can set up a booth.”

The other problems Kufner sees with large EDM festivals are the two major ways they differ from classic raves: they’re all day instead of all night, and the focus is on booze.

“Heatstroke, sunstroke and dehydration can definitely happen a lot easier if you’re out in the sun all day, and a lot of these events happen in a giant field where there’s no shade,” she says. “People aren’t drinking water; they’re drinking alcohol instead, and being encouraged to do so by the place where they’re partying. Mixing alcohol with anything is one of the riskiest things you can do.”

Adam Hobbs works with Emergency Medical Responders, volunteer medics who have worked parties around Toronto since 2001 after branching off from a larger volunteer first-aid group no longer willing to provide services to raves. He echoes Kufner’s concerns, but adds that in many ways things have improved greatly since he first started doing this kind of work.

“The scene has definitely cleaned up a lot. Venues used to shut off water so they could sell more bottled water, and we would have to confront them on that. We also had to work on preventing people from being ejected from events for seeking help. They used to just kick people out, even in the dead of winter. By educating venue owners, we’ve helped remove a lot of the sketchy factor.”

The EDM explosion has definitely complicated matters, but the most depressing thing is how familiar the proposed solutions are.

Many of these were made back in 2000 at the inquest into the death of Allan Ho, who died from ecstasy-related causes at a rave in an underground parking lot in 1999. Among the many unheeded recommendations, it proposed that harm reduction groups like TRIP! be supported by a surcharge on tickets sales for events. And yet little has changed in how the city approaches the problem. Every year TRIP! still has to fight for city funding after nearly 20 years of work in the scene.

“We should be revisiting the Allan Ho inquest,” Boyce says when I ask what could be done to improve the situation. “It feels like that whole inquest was a big waste of time and his death was in vain.”

Maybe things haven’t changed as much as the headlines make it seem, and that’s a problem, too. 3 benjaminb@nowtoronto.com | @benjaminboles

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CYCLING

Bike Share breakdown

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ycling advocates rejoiced in April when the city stepped in to rescue the financially troubled Bixi bike service.

The Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) took over the struggling operation, changed its name to Bike Share Toronto and outsourced management to Portland, Oregon-based Alta Bicycle Share.

But some members report that the transition from Bixi to Bike Share has not been smooth, and the system has deteriorated significantly over the past few months.

It’s increasingly hard to find a bike, broken docking stations aren’t being repaired, and some of the bikes have even become unsafe, they say.

James Redekop, a software developer, takes the GO train from Scarborough to Union Station and then rides Bike Share to his office at King and Jarvis.

He says that under Bixi he could usually find a place to park his bike at the station nearest his work, but since the takeover he sometimes has to backtrack below St. Lawrence Market to find a free dock. If he can’t find one there he ends up back where he started at Union Station. “I’ve gotten the distinct impression that the implementation has suffered since the handover,” he says.

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couldn’t find a free dock, he tried calling Bike Share’s help line to be directed to an available station. The woman who answered was at a call centre in Idaho. “She sent me to two non-existent locations,” he says. “ In her system they still showed as operative, but they’d been gone [for a while].” It took him an hour to find a docking station for the bike.

A bank worker named Renval, who asked that his last name not be used, had a terrifying experience on his way to work two weeks ago. First, his Spotcycle app told him there were four bikes available at the station near his house at Niagara and Richmond, but when he got there no bikes were in service. So he walked over to Ossington and Queen, where he found a working bike. Already late, he sped off only to discover the bike’s brakes didn’t work. He had to stop himself with his feet.

“That was probably one of the scariest moments of my life,” he says.

Formerly a big supporter of the program, he’s considering letting his membership lapse next month.

Scott Hancock, Alta’s general manager for Bike Share Toronto, says he’s “100 per cent aware” that the system’s problems are mounting. He attributes the deterioration to the recent bankruptcy of Bixi’s parent company, the Montreal-based Public Bike System Company (PBSC), which was the main source of parts for bike

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PBSC filed for bankruptcy in January, and “the supply of parts to maintain the system disappeared,” he says.

Seventy-five of Bike Share Toronto’s 1,500 docks and two entire stations are currently out of service and can’t be fixed until new parts arrive. “That’s 5 per cent of our capacity gone, and that hurts,” says Hancock.

Toronto’s system isn’t the only one affected. This spring the parts shortage caused Washington, DC’s Capital Bikeshare to put a planned an expansion on hold.

Alta has tried to find other sources for the parts, but some of the system’s components are proprietary and belong to PBSC. In April, a Quebec businessman bought PBSC’s international operations, and Hancock is hopeful that “eventually they’ll be able to reestablish their supply of parts.”

In addition to problems with the docks, many of Bike Share’s bicycles are overdue for repairs. They’re supposed to undergo a rebuild once every two years to replace vital parts like chains, drivetrains and hubs. But when Alta took over in April, Hancock says only about 20 per cent of the 1,000bike fleet had been overhauled during the winter. Instead of taking bikes out of service as the busy riding season approached, Alta opted to do basic repairs and defer rebuilds until the fall.

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Marie Casista, the TPA’s VP of real estate, development and marketing, describes Bike Share’s problems as “growing pains” and predicts that Alta, which operates cycle share programs in seven U.S. cities as well as Melbourne, Australia, will soon sort them out.

“We are quite confident in their ability to manage and to operate the system in the first-class manner that we desire,” she says.

So far, it doesn’t appear that Bike Share’s struggles have affected its membership. According to Hancock, the program now has 3,919 members, up from 3,544 at this time last year. It’s logged 276,388 rides since April 1.

But the program has historically struggled to make money; last year Bixi was between $100,000 and $200,000 short of breaking even.

Bike Share supporters have long argued that if it’s going to become financially viable, it needs to expand beyond the 80 stations it has downtown and sign up as many as 6,000 members.

Plans to add 22 stations in 2014 were announced last year, but they’ve since been pushed back to spring 2015.

It could prove difficult to grow the system until existing operations are stabilized.

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WHY NOT TO LOCK YOUR BIKE HERE

Northeast corner of Yonge and Bloor

By JONATHAN GOLDSBIE When word broke last week that Brookfield Properties was taking credit for removing bicycles locked to a TTC pole at the northeast corner of Yonge and Bloor because it asserted authority over the sidewalk there, I knew the situation sounded familiar.

“I was involved in a pretty small demonstration in front of 2 Bloor St. E. the other day,” read an email I received in 2009, “and ended up interacting with the private security guard, who was fairly calm and reasonable, but seemed pretty sure that given that the sidewalk was private property, he had all rights to move us along.”

As a campaigner with the Toronto Public Space Committee, I would get messages of this sort from time to time.

“On this particular block,” the letter writer continued, “the claim went along the lines that ‘given that the building contractor literally built and maintains the sidewalk, it is fully private property out to the curb.’

Have you or anyone else at TPSC dealt with these questions before?”

Pulling up old city reports to determine the actual location of the property line (roughly halfway between the building and the curb) was easy enough.

What made the situation compli-

cated and confusing was that the city and the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area had deliberately blurred the line between public and private, both literally and figuratively.

The Bloor Street Transformation Project, a city-BIA initiative to redevelop the section of Bloor between Avenue and Church with wider granite sidewalks, saw to that. The city fronted the capital costs for the project, to be repaid by the BIA over the following two decades.

A July 2008 city news release said that “After the transformation, Bloor Street will be comparable to other world-renowned shopping destinations such as Rodeo Drive in Beverly

Hills, Fifth Avenue in New York and North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.”

But cycling activists were annoyed not only because the plan had not included bike lanes, but because narrowing the roadway would also diminish the likelihood of their being added in the foreseeable future.

An environmental assessment wasn’t required, in part because the province deemed the project a private development.

“The BIA is paying for this. It’s private,” then councillor Kyle Rae told NOW. The city still technically owns the public sidewalk but delegated to the BIA the responsibility for maintaining certain aspects of it: planters, decorative lighting and other “enhanced elements.” The city would retain control of sidewalk maintenance, though the BIA would pay an annual fee to cover the cost of the fancier granite.

Construction dragged on longer than expected, and in 2010 the National Post called out the BIA’s “delay in replacing the bike parking racks which it removed in front of the Hudson’s Bay Company” on that same northeast corner.

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Benefits

rBuskerfest (Epilepsy Toronto) International

street performers’ festival with aerialists, magicians, clowns, comedy, music and more. ThuSat noon-11 pm, Sun 11 am-8 pm. To Aug 24.

Free (donations to Epilepsy Toronto). Yonge from Queen to College and surrounding areas. torontobuskerfest.com. fundraiser fOr educatiOn in guateMala (El Triunfo Project) Dancing, food and a silent auction. Doors 6 pm. $30 sugg donation, kids under 10 free. Lolita’s Lust, 513 Danforth. guatemalaschool.wordpress.com.

1000 Meals fOr 1000 kids (Hausman Youth Assistance Organization) Entertainment by body painter Natash Kudashkina and musician Dr Draw, dinner, prizes and more. 6-9 pm. $80.

Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 475 Yonge.

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Paddle rOyale (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto) A ping-pong tournament, DJ music, food and more. Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner. Pre-register bbbstyoungleaders.ca.

Paint the wall (Blank Canvases Children’s Art Program) Cocktail party in the parking lot with live communal painting for guests, a barbecue, prizes and entertainment by DJ LenX and others 7-11 pm. $25. Walnut Studios, 83 Walnut. Pre-register tinyurl.com/kfp6olr. united fOr gaza: duBai cOMedy night (charities in Gaza) Stand-up with Ali Al Sayed, Mina Liccione, Xulf Ali and host Ali Hassan. 7 pm. $40-$50. U of T Mississauga Campus, 3359 Mississauga Rd N, CCT Bldg. lamatv.me.

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Businesses Event to network and learn content marketing best practices. 6-8 pm. Free.

Uberflip, 1183 King W. Pre-register meetup. com/marketersunbound/events/193839232. farMers Market 707 Local produce, cheeses, meats and more. 3-7 pm. Free. Scadding Court, 707 Dundas W. scaddingcourt.org/farmers_ market. gardens Of sOng Outdoor concerts by an eclectic roster of popular artists in the garden.

Rain or shine. 7-8:30 pm. Free. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. 416-397-1340. heritage Matters MayOral candidates deBate On the topic of conserving and pro-

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festivals • expos • sports etc.

Festivals this week

rBuskerfest International street perform-

ers festival with aerialists, magicians, comedy, clowns, music and more. Thu-Sat noon11 pm, Sun 11 am-8 pm. Free (donations to Epilepsy Toronto appreciated). Yonge from Queen to College and surrounding areas. torontobuskerfest.com.

Aug 21 to 24 rtaiwanfest Festival of culture featuring musical performances by the Village Armed Youth and Deserts Chang, art, food and more.

Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

Aug 22 to 24 festival Of sOuth asia Street festival with stage performances, interactive booths, arts and crafts, and more. Noon-11 pm. Free.

Gerrard between Coxwell and Glenside. festivalofsouthasia.com.

Aug 23 to 24 ririe Music festival Mississauga Richie Stephens, David Rudder and others perform, plus visual arts, spoken word, kids’ activities and more. Free. Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre. iriemusicfestival. com.

Aug 23 to 24

rlive Music laBs Join musicians in inter-

active workshops exploring the relationship between science and music. Tue & Thu at noon & 2 pm. Free w/ admission. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.

Orisa PersPectives Workshop series exploring spirituality through Yoruba tradition.

Divination/consultations (4-7 pm) $20-$25, community talks (7-9 pm) free. Children’s Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes. 416-752-1550.

Packing a healthy lunchBOx Workshop on making healthy, eco-friendly lunches. 7 pm.

Free. Fenigo, 1199 Bloor W. 647-827-9878. science rOcks! Music playground for adults to check out live performances, interact with exhibits and more. 7-11 pm. $15-$18. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. 416-696-1000.

scOttish cOuntry dancing in the Park

7 pm-dusk. Free. Edwards Gardens, SW corner Lawrence and Leslie. rscdstoronto.org.

sMall Business netwOrk: lessOns frOM iMMigrant entrePreneurs Immigrants dis-

cuss their experiences starting businesses in Canada. 6:30-8 pm. Free. Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor W. 416-393-7674. sPinning wheel deMO Learn how spinning was part of family life in Upper Canada. 6 pm.

Free w/ CNE admission. Scadding Cabin, Exhibition Place. yorkpioneers.org.

suMMer OPen life drawing and Painting

Drop-in, bring your own supplies. 6-9 pm. $15, five-session pass $60. Toronto School of Art, 980 Dufferin, 2nd floor. tsa-art.ca.

rtOrOntO BOtanical garden’s Organic farMers’ Market Local produce, bread, meat, cheese, honey, gardeners’ advice clinic and more. 2-7 pm. Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence E. 416-397-1340. tOrOntO indie arts Market Fashion, crafts, small press, food and more from local artisans and makers. 7-11 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. torontoindieartsmarket.com.

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celebration of diversity with dance and musical performances, food, a kids’ area, vendors and more. Noon-8 pm. Free. Albert Campbell Square, 150 Borough. scarboroughafrocaribfest.com.

Aug 23 to 24

Check​out​outside-thebox​performers​at​ Buskerfest​.

rashkenaz festival Global Jewish cultural

festival with music, dance, films and family events. At Harbourfront and other venues.

Free and ticketed events. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, ashkenazfestival.com.

Aug 26 to Sep 1

tOrOntO african filM & Music festival yOga Outdoor classes for all levels. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

Friday, August 22 rcics garden fun fair Kids’ activities, food-related workshops and more. 5-9 pm.

Free. CICS Community Garden, 2330 Midland.

416-292-7510 ext 136, cicscanada.com. flavOurs Of the city: fashiOn friday

Clothing and accessories by local designers, live performances, shows and more. 5-9 pm.

Free. Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas W. scaddingcourt.org/market_707. haunted tOrOntO scavenger hunt Team challenge. 8-10:30 pm. $30. Meet in front of the Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Pre-register urbancapers.com.

Jane austen suPPer cluB Learn about and eat an authentic Regency supper. Historical costumes encouraged. 7 pm. $45. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. Pre-register 416578-1031, janeaustendancing.ca.

Mug decOrating Use special markers to decorate your very own mug.

Ages 12-18.

5-7 pm.

Free.

Richview Library,

Screenings, concerts, fashion shows, a marketplace, and the African Ball and awards show. Royal Cinema, 608 College. torontoafricanfilmmusicfest.com.

Aug 27 to 31

continuing rcanadian natiOnal exhiBitiOn The Ex, fea-

turing bandshell concerts, an acrobatics show, the Flying Wallendas, celebrity chef demos, parades, the Air Show, the midway, rides, food trucks and much more. $14-$18, under 4 free (rides extra). Exhibition Place. theex.com.

To Sep 1 ecO-art-fest Outdoor art, heritage and cultural festival, with sustainable architecture and animal habitat workshops, watercolour painting, art tours, an exhibit and more. Wed to Sun, see website for times. Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery.

416-644-1019, no9.ca.

To Sep 21 sOund travels Festival of sound art with a soundwalk, indoor and outdoor performances, installations, workshops, a symposium and more. Concerts pwyc-$15, symposium $40/$70, intensive $175, youth camp $75. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie. soundtravels.ca.

To Aug 23 1806 Islington. Pre-register 416-395-5120. rushcOn Convention for fans of Canadian rock band Rush with a private tour of Anthem Records, Lotus Land Rush Tribute concert, guest speakers and more. To Aug 24. $60$200. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. Pre-register rushcon.org. rshOw lOve Community event with games, a barbecue, music and more. 1-8 pm. Free.

Regent Park, 620 Dundas E. regentparkarts.ca. rsizzling suMMer fun fest Eastview Community Centre end of summer camp celebration with food, drinks, entertainment and more. Noon-4 pm. Free. Kempton Howard Park, 86 Blake. eastviewcentre.com.

Saturday, August 23

Benefits

clOthing swaP (Toronto City Mission) Bring your laundered, gently used women’s clothes, belts, hats and bags and swap for new finds (max 30 items). 12:30-4:30 pm. $5. Harbourfront Community Centre, 627 Queens Quay W. facebook.com/events/1538074799744722. exPlOre tO.ca (Big Brothers Big Sisters Toronto) Citywide race and scavenger hunt for teams of four. Noon-5 pm. $35. Starts at Richtree Market at the Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge.

Pre-register explorto.ca. fOr gaza fundraiser (Medical Aid for Palestinians) Arts and crafts activities, $10 massages, a silent auction and more. 1-7 pm. Free admission. Cahoots Theatre Company, 388 Queen E. forgazafundraiser.wordpress.com.

Events

alOng the frOnt Guided ROM walk

of the old town of York. 2 pm. Front & Jarvis. rom.on.ca.

the BOys Of harBOrd cOllegiate & the great war

10 am. Free/pwyc. Ed and Anne Mirvish Parkette, 843 Bathurst. heritagetoronto.org.

rthe Bradley MuseuMs and Benares his-

tOric hOuse Drop-in guided tours Sat and Sun 1-4 pm. $6, stu $4.80, family $15. Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson N. mississauga.ca. canada’s Biggest water fight Improv in Toronto presents an epic water battle 2-5 pm. $5 for a super soaker. Trinity Bellwoods Park behind Rec Centre, 155 Crawford. facebook.com/ events/255443047999995. cityfest Live music by Glenn Morrison, South of Bloor and others, beer garden and food, art exhibits and more. 4-10 pm. Free. Canoe Landing Park, Fort York Blvd and Dan Leckie Way. cityfest.ca. cOde 2 Build Workshop for high school students covering HTML, CSS and more. Own laptop required. 1:30 pm. Free. Facebook Office, 2300 Yonge. Pre-register studentscoding.com. rdesigning tOrOntO: a Playful tOur Of tOrOntO’s fashiOn district Heritage Toron-

to boutique walking tour. 2:30 pm. $10, child $8. Location provided on registration. Preregister heritagetoronto.org. ediBle tree tOur Learn about a fruit-picking program and fruit tree workshops. 10 amnoon. Pwyc. Artscape Wychwood Barns, meet at SW corner of Wychwood & Benson. Preregister yourleaf.org.

resPlanade 3 On 3 BasketBall tOurnaMent B-ball plus a photo exhibit, live spray

painting, spoken word, DJ Aphillyaded and more. 11 am. The Esplanade & Berkeley. jamiiesplanade.org. grenada day Celebrating 40 years of independence with arts and crafts, foods, performances and more. Free. Coronation Park – York, 2700 Eglinton W. grenadaday.com. intrOductOry MeditatiOn Learn three easy techniques. 1 pm. Free. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth. 416-539-0234. lOst first chinatOwn fOOd tOur Trace the origins of the original Chinatown. 10 am-1 pm. $35-$50 (includes food). Meet at Old City Hall, 60 Queen W. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

PythOn fOr Pi Using a Raspberry Pi computer, learn about variables, functions and IF statements. 2 pm. Free. Fort York Library, 190 Fort York Blvd. 416-393-6240. rraising artists Parent-and-child painting workshop. 10 am-noon. $50. Trinity Community Rec Centre, 155 Crawford. Pre-register 647427-0920, creative@raisingartists.ca. rrastafest Arts and kulcha festival, with performances by dub poet Cherry Natural, musicians Jah Cutta, Jahsmin Daley, Iyah Yant Drummers and others, plus kids’ activities. 1 pm-11 pm. $20, adv $7. Downsview Park, Keele and Sheppard. rastafest.com. rOncey flea retrO & vintage Market Collectibles, vintage, kitsch, handmade jewellery and more. 10 am-6 pm. Emmanuel Howard Park Church, 214 Wright. 416-536-1755. saturday life drawing sessiOn Live models.

All skill levels. 9:30 am-noon. $12. Rebellion Gallery, 914 Eastern. 416-469-1777. tOrOntO MOnOlOgue slaM Up-and-coming actors battle it out. 7 pm. $10-$15. Unit 102, 376 Dufferin. 647-780-2513, toslam.com. tOrOntO salsa Practice No lesson, beginners to pros, no partner required. 3:30-5 pm, 5:30-8 pm. $5. Trinity-St Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor W. torontosalsapractice.com. tOrOntO-cuBan friendshiP day Live music

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leg uP For humAne SoCIeTy Head down to Woodbine Park (Coxwell and Lake Shore) on Sunday (August 24), 10 am to 2 pm, for Paws In The Park, a family-friendly pet walk doubling as a benefit for the Toronto Humane Society. Get a miniNoon-2 pm. $5 (RSVP to highpark@veg.ca).

High Park Picnic Area 3, West Rd S of Bloor.

Pre-register highparkveg.wordpress.com.

The yorkvIlle muSIC SCene oF The 1960S

Cuban food and more. 2-8 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen W. ccfatoronto.ca.

Heritage Toronto boutique walking tour. 10 am. $20. Location provided on registration.

Pre-register heritagetoronto.org.

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Monday, August 25

rPAWS In The PArk (Toronto Humane Soc)

FArm CITy FArmerS mArkeT 4-8 pm. SE corner

Benefits

Events

Family pet walk with canine mini-makeovers, a microchip clinic, face painting and more. 10 am-2 pm. Donations. Woodbine Park, Coxwell and Lake Shore E. pawsinthepark.com. rWAlk For The ChIldren (Herbie Fund at SickKids) Walk through the zoo, games, entertainment, a picnic lunch and more. 8:30 am-2 pm. $20-$35. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929, herbiefund.com.

of Bathurst and Niagara. 416-392-0335.

Events

The Annex FleA Vintage and handmade goods. 11 am-6 pm. Free. Honest Ed’s Parking Lot, 581 Bloor. annexflea.com.

CAbbAgeToWn norTh Guided ROM walk. 2 pm. Free. NE corner Parliament and Winchester. rom.on.ca.

CoConuT FeSTIvAl Health experts talk about the fruit’s benefits, plus coconut cuisine and artisan merchandise and treats. 10 am-6 pm. $5 sugg donation. Wychwood Barns, 76 Wychwood. coconutfestival.ca.

An enChAnTed evenIng Group meditation, live music and a vegetarian meal. 6-8 pm.

Free/pwyc for meal. Trinity-St Paul’s Church, 427 Bloor W. 416-539-0234. leSlIevIlle FArmerS’ mArkeT 9 am-2 pm.

Jonathan Ashbridge Park, 20 Woodward (at Queen). leslievillemarket.com. lIberTy vIllAge FArmerS mArkeT Sundays through the fall. 9 am-2 pm. Green P parking lot, Liberty and Atlantic. my-market.ca. reAr WIndoW Outdoor film screening. 9 pm.

Pwyc. Christie Pits Park, Bloor and Christie. christiepitsff.com.

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since Toronto was known as Muddy York – 1879, to be exact. The group runs a kids’ camp, but this weekend they’re asking for help with their women’s clothes swap. Bring your laundered wearables (plus hats, belts and bags) to Harbourfront Community Centre on Saturday (August 23), 12:30 to 4:30 pm, and swap them for new finds. Call it fashion for a cause. $5. 627 Queens Quay. torontocitymission.com

am. Free/pwyc. Simcoe Park, east of CBC Bldg (250 Front W). heritagetoronto.org.

SeCond ChInAToWn Food Tour Visit a Chinese bakery, grocery shops and more. 10 am-1 pm. $35-$50 (includes snacks). 393 Dundas W. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

SeW WhAT & The vIllAWAyS uP & rooTed CreW Art exhibit and fashion show by neigh-

bourhood youth, plus a musical performance

by Michie Mee. 1-4:30 pm. Free. Villaways House & Park, 20 Adra Villaway. artstarts.net.

SundAy PoP-uP mArkeT Market featuring local vendors and DJs. Noon-5 pm. Free. Le Dolci, 1006 Dundas W. 416-262-3400.

TSSC beACh volleybAll meeTuP Pickup game, all ages. 4-6 pm $5. The Docks, 176 Cherry. meetup.com/TorontoSSC/events/198409372. ukulele SundAyS Intro. 12:30-1 pm. Free. Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music, 821 Queen W. enjoymusictoronto.com. vegAn PoTluCk In The PArk Bring a vegan dish to share and your own serving dishes.

makeover for your favourite canine, attend a microchip clinic and facepaint the kids. Don’t forget to donate to the org devoted to the care and safety of animals. pawsinthepark. com

FIndIng meAnIng In our lIveS: exAmInIng our unIque PurPoSe From The PerSPeCTIve oF nIChIren buddhISm Seminar. 6:30-7:30

pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College.

416-654-3211. gAIA voICe: SIngIng CIrCle For Women Fourday workshop with Leah Salomaa. To Aug 28, 2-4:30 pm daily. St Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone. Pre-register leahsalomaa.com. grey To green ConFerenCe On the economics of green infrastructure. Today and tomorrow. $30-$399. Eaton Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard W. Pre-register greytogreenconference.org.

InTroduCTory medITATIon 7 pm. Free. College/Shaw Library, 766 College. 416-539-0234. kAzu kIbuIShI Book launch, talk and painting demonstration. 6 pm. Free. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 416-393-7680.

The TruTh AbouT ToronTo’S budgeT And WhAT To do AbouT IT Talk by Alex Mazer, city council candidate for ward 18. 7-9 pm. Free.

The Common, 1028 Bloor W. alexmazer.ca.

Tuesday, August 26

Events

CommunITy dAnCeS durIng The eArly dAyS

oF york Historical talk by York Regency Society director Karen Millyard. 6 pm. Free w/ CNE admission. Scadding Cabin Settler Garden, Exhibition Place. yorkpioneers.org.

5lgbT SAlSA ClASSeS Salsa and bachata for queer & trans people and allies. 6:30-9:30 pm. $15 drop-in. Multifaith Centre, 569 Spadina.

Pre-register lgbtdance.club@utoronto.ca. mArkeTIng For hIPPIeS Learn the secrets of successful green entrepreneurs. 10 am-5 pm. $25. The IndustREALarts Room, 688 Richmond W. Pre-register marketingforhippies.com. moTorCyCle meeTuP Ride to southern coast of Ontario. 7 am-4:30 pm. Free. Tim Hortons, 152 Park Lawn. meetup.com/GTA-Free-RiderMotorcyclists/events/195059042.

PlAy The PArkS Zumba fitness & music. Noon12:50 pm. Free. Trinity Square Park, 10 Trinity Sq. downtownyonge.com/playtheparks.

TAI ChI Outdoor class. 6-7 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

ThInkIng globAlly, ACTIng loCAlly Panel talk on art, activism and artist collectives. 7-9 pm. Free. Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre. Pre-register agmartactivismpanel. eventbrite.ca.

Tommy boy Outdoor film screening. 8 pm.

Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.

ToronTo ComIC JAm Collaborate with other indie artists. Bring your own pencils and pens.

Olivia Chow joins the Heritage Toronto mayoral debate August 21.

7:30 pm. Free. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. meetup.com/Toronto-Comic-Jam.

Why Should I CAre? ToronTo mAyorAl PlATForm dISCuSSIon Mayoral candidates

David Soknacki and Ari Golkind talk about their platforms and topics such as road tolls, municipal term limits, transit, police budgets and more. 7 pm. Free. Baton Rouge, 5000 Yonge. Pre-register whyshouldicare.ca.

Wednesday, August 27

Events

JeSSICA lIndSAy PhIllIPS The dealer/collector

talks about her passion for antiquities and tribal arts. 6:30 pm. $25. Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre. Pre-register 416-599-5321.

The lAbour mArkeT The latest information and career resources. 2 pm. Free. Albert Campbell Library, 496 Birchmount. 416-3968890. leSlIe log houSe Tour Drop-in guided tours.

1-4 pm. $6, stu, $4.80. Leslie Log House, 4415 Mississauga (Mississauga). bit.ly/1s3X6Kc. PhAnTomS, PlAyerS & PundITS WAlk Haunted walk of the Financial and Entertainment districts. 6:30-9 pm. $15-$25. Old City Hall, 60 Queen W. Pre-register 416-923-6813.

SCoTT PIlgrIm vS The World Drop-in PG-13 film screening for teens. 3-5 pm. Free. Richview Library, 1806 Islington. 416-394-5120.

SIngle dAdS, SePArATed dAdS, dIvorCed dAdS Q&A and support group meeting.

Women welcome. Free. Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth. 416-861-0626.

TerrArIum buIldIng WorkShoP Build a succulent garden or a terrarium in an apothecary jar. 7 pm. $45-$55. Bampot, 201 Harbord. Preregister bampottea.com/shop. yogA medITATIon Kundalini class. 6 pm. Free.

Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park.

416-201-7649, freemeditation.ca.

upcoming

Thursday, August 28 CreATIng ToronTo: The STory oF The CITy In Ten SToPS Heritage Toronto boutique walking

tour. 6:30 pm. $20. Location given on registration. Pre-register heritagetoronto.org. rFAn exPo CAnAdA Gaming, horror, comics, sci fi and anime event with appearances by William Shatner, Stan Lee and others, speed dating, portfolio reviews, autograph sessions and more. To Aug 31. $25-$40. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. fanexpocanada.com.

SAve dAvId dunlAP ForeST WAlk Walk to save a 125-acre forest in Richmond Hill that is partially threatened by housing development.

Today and tomorrow (see website for details).

Free. Starts at Hillsview & Bayview; ends at Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge). facebook. com/events/1438878826395655.

Turn IT u.P! – olIvIA ChoW Mayoral candidate Chow discusses her platform. 7:30-9 pm. Free.

Location given on registration, Mount Dennis neighbourhood. Pre-register priorityevents.ca.

WhAT IS The AborIgInAl bACkground oF ToronTo lAndmArkS? Talk by Hayden King.

6 pm. Free w/ CNE admission. Scadding Cabin, Exhibition Place. yorkpioneers.org.

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By SABRINA MADDEAUX

BACKPACKS FOR GROWN-UPS Not just for schoolkids, backpacks are one of fall’s hottest – and most practical – accessories.

Filson Dry Duffle backpack ($140, filson.com)

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Dysania convertible necklace

Canadian designers are ruling the accessories market lately, and one of my favourite new finds is Montreal brand This Ilk. The label, designed by Tamara Bavdek, specializes in vintage lace jewellery that perfectly straddles the line between classic and edgy.

The Dysania necklace is especially cool because it’s convertible and can be worn five different ways.

You’re practically getting five necklaces for the price of one. ($86, Coal Miner’s Daughter, 744 Queen West, 647381-1439, and other, coalminersdaughter.ca)

Herschel Supply Pop Quiz backpack ($69.99, herschelsupply.com)

Dakine Trek 26L backpack ($69.99, ca.dakine.com)

stylenotes | The week’s news, views and sales Wear your heart on your feet

There’s no denying socks are having a renaissance moment, so check out new local foot-fashion brand Sockzi. All pairs are designed in Toronto and produced in Taiwan sweatshop-free.

Bonus: a portion of proceeds from each sale is donated to local children’s charities. Sockzi continues to seek funding to grow its business and launches a Kickstarter campaign (kickstarter.com) on Tuesday (August 26).

New kid on the block

Stop by Goodfolk (253 Broadview, 416-465-0002, goodfolk.ca), a cool new Leslieville store that sells vintage and handmade home decor. All items in the folksy space are handpicked and include gems like carved wooden carnival lions and 19th-century German painted armoires. The store also sells some new artisanal items like hand-woven pillows and oversized art prints.

MEC Hiker Daypack ($45, 400 King West, 416-340-2667, mec.ca)

Where fashion meets tech Fashion weeks seem to be popping up everywhere in Toronto, but one has caught our eye with a innovative new focus. Startup Fashion Week takes place October 7 to 9 and explores the intersection of fashion, technology and business, with an emphasis on supporting emerging entrepreneurs both in fashion design and digital fashion start-ups. For more information on attending or participating, visit startupfashionweek.com.

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Aries Mar 21 | Apr 19 An American

store of the week

named Kevin Shelley accomplished a feat worthy of inclusion in the Guinness Book Of World Records. While wearing a blue satin martial arts outfit, he smashed 46 wooden toilet seats over his head in just one minute. Some observers may be inclined to dismiss his efforts as frivolous and ridiculous. But I admire how he playfully mocked his own competitiveness while fully expressing his competitiveness. He satirized his ego’s drive to be first and best even as he achieved the goal of being first and best. I recommend you try something similar. You’re entering a phase when you’ll be wise to add a bit of humility to your bold self-presentation.

TAurus Apr 20 | May 20 You are about to make the transition from plodding to skipping; from moping to exulting. You will no longer be bogged down in cloudy doubt, but will instead be buoyed by giddy hope. To what do we owe this imminent turnaround in your fortunes? One reason is that it’s Justifiable Narcissism Week – for Tauruses only. During this jubilee, the Free Will Astrology Council on Extreme Self-Esteem authorizes you to engage in unabashed self-worship – and to corral a host of other people who want to join in celebrating you, praising you and helping you.

DAvID HAWE

GeMini May 21 | Jun 20 An eagle does

Roots 80 Bloor West, 416-323-3289, canada.roots.com

Roots recently opened the doors to its new flagship store and, while it reflects recent retail trends in that it’s about one-third the size of the former store at 100 Bloor West, the space is just beautiful.

Spread over two levels, gleaming wood and natural finishes welcome shoppers into an emporium of Canadian nostalgia mixed with trendy new fashions. The beloved sweatpants that became summer camp staples are still here, but so are tougher leather bomber and varsity jackets that will win over the style set.

The store plans to do more than sell clothes. Roots wants to make it a community hub of sorts, hosting arts, entertainment and sports events throughout the year.

Roots picks Check out Roots’ newlylaunched timepieces for men and women and their classic salt and pepper sweats for guys, girls and kids that are 30 per cent off until September 7.

Look for On-site leather customization.

Buy a bag or jacket and get it monogrammed by one of Roots’ leather experts. Also keep an eye out for photos from the new #SweatStyle campaign featuring local bloggers displayed throughout the store.

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not catch flies. A lion won’t hunt for mice.

A gourmet chef shuns recipes that call for canned soup and potato chips. And I trust that you won’t indulge a hankering for non-nutritious sweets and treats that would spoil your appetite for more robust sustenance. You understand I’m not just talking about your literal eating habits, right? Interpret this oracle metaphorically, please.

CAnCer Jun 21 | Jul 22 Now is an excel-

lent time to phase out fantasies that bog you down or drag you backward. Are you up for that challenge? Can you summon the courage to leave the mediocre past behind? If so, here are your assignments: Wean yourself of longings to reconstruct bygone pleasures. Forget about trying to be like the person you used to be and to have the keys you used to have. Stop feeding the feelings that keep you affixed to obsolete goals. Break any taboo that makes you scared to change what needs to be changed.

Leo Jul 23 | Aug 22 The artist Amedeo

Modigliani lived in Paris from 1906 until his death in 1920. For most of that time, he was destitute. Proprietors of local stores and restaurants sometimes accepted his artwork as payment in lieu of actual money. They didn’t necessarily appreciate it, though. One food seller used Modigliani’s drawings as wraps for the

fried potatoes he sold. Another stashed the artist’s paintings in his cellar, where they turned into feasts for rodents. Too bad for these short-sighted people and their heirs: the worth of Modigliani’s works eventually increased, and some sold for millions of dollars. In the weeks ahead, Leo, don’t be like those food sellers. Know the value of what you have, even if it’s still latent.

VirGo Aug 23 | sep 22 I’ve got three new

vocabulary words for you. I need them to provide you with the proper oracle. First is the German term “schwellenangst.” It refers to timidity or nervousness about crossing a threshold and heading into unknown territory. The second word is a new English term, “strikhedonia.” It means the joy that rises up when you feel the courage to say “to hell with it.” The third word is from Portuguese: “desenrascanço.” It means the spontaneous improvisation of haphazard but ultimately effective plans. Now let’s put them all together: To conquer your schwellenangst, you must summon a bolt of strikhedonia and have faith in your ability to carry out desenrascanço. (Thanks to other-wordly.tumblr.com for the new words.)

LiBrA sep 23 | oct 22 Desire can conquer

fear. Love trumps cowardice. The power that your tenderness affords you may not completely dissolve your doubt and worry, but it will quiet them down so much that they will lose their ability to paralyze you. These truths are always good to keep in mind, of course, but they are especially useful to you right now. No obstacle will faze you, no shadow will intimidate you, as long as you feed your holy longing and unshakable compassion.

sCorpio oct 23 | nov 21 On August 2,

1830, Louis Antoine, Duke of Angoulême, was king of France for 20 minutes. (It’s a long story.) I offer this to you as a cautionary tale. A few weeks from now, I don’t want to be comparing you to him. If you hope to hold your new position or continue to wield your added clout for longer than just a little while, you should take all necessary steps. How? Nurture the web of support that will sustain you, for example. Don’t burn a single bridge. Cultivate real empathy, not just the showy kind.

Avoid manipulative behaviour, even if you think you can get away with it. Be a skilful gatherer of information.

sAGiTTArius nov 22 | Dec 21 Golda Meir

was prime minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. Her admirers described her as “strong-willed, straight-talking, greybunned grandmother of the Jewish people.” She had a good sense of humour, too. “Let me tell you the one thing I have against Moses,” she said. “He took us 40

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years into the desert in order to bring us to the one place in the Middle East that has no oil.” I bring this up as a teaching story for you, Sagittarius. If you plan to make any big moves, transitions or journeys in the coming months, I suggest you choose destinations that will allow you to gain access to wealth-building resources.

CApriCorn Dec 22 | Jan 19 Do you know what phase of your cycle it is? Here are a few hints. It doesn’t come around often.

It’s not characterized by predictable events or boring certainties. And it may allow you, even encourage you, to take a break from being your usual self. Give up?

Okay. I’ll tell you. You have entered the Nicholas Cage Phase of your cycle. Cage is a Capricorn, but not a typical one. He’s eccentric and manic and certifiably batty.

He refers to his acting technique as “nouveau shamanic,” once lived in a fake castle and owns a Lamborghini that belonged to the legendary tyrant the Shah of Iran. For our current purposes, he has also testified, “I am not a demon. I am a lizard, a shark, a heat-seeking panther. I want to be Bob Denver on acid playing the accordion.”

AquArius Jan 20 | Feb 18 Here’s one of

my goals in life, Aquarius: to show you a type of astrology that does not infringe on your free will, but rather clarifies your options. In this horoscope, for instance, I will outline your alternatives so that you will be fully informed as you determine what course of action will be most closely aligned with your high ideals. Ponder the following question and then briskly exert your freedom of choice: Would you prefer to have love make your head spin, knock you off your feet, tickle your X-factor, kick you gently but firmly in the ass or all of the above?

pisCes Feb 19| Mar 20 “God changes

caterpillars into butterflies, sand into pearls, and coal into diamonds by using time and pressure,” says pastor Rick Warren. “He is working on you, too.” Let’s make that idea your meditation, Pisces. If the word “God” doesn’t suit you, substitute “life,” “nature” or “Wakan Tanka,” the Lakotan term for “the Great Mystery.” The essential point is that you are being worked on and shaped by forces beyond your conscious awareness. Some of them are vast and impersonal, like your culture, the media and the entertainment industry. Others are intimate and close at hand, like your genes, your childhood imprints and the characters you encounter daily.

Now is an excellent time to contemplate all the influences that make you who you are.

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I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT PEANUT BUTTER: the nut-free spread guide BRING AN OLD-SCHOOL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICH INTO A SCHOOL LUNCHROOM TODAY AND YOU MIGHT AS WELL YELL “FIRE!” GIVEN THE NUMBER OF KIDS OUT THERE WITH ALLERGIES. SO WHICH NUT-FREE BUTTERS PASS THE TASTE TEST AND GET THE GREEN THUMBS-UP?

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This Illinois-based soy butter is big in nut-free schools on both sides of the border. It’s got more varieties than Canadian WowButter (including unsweetened and honey-sweetened versions), and the soy isn’t genetically modified.

However, it’s not organic. (The U.S. Geological Survey says “most” American soy seeds are pre-treated with neonic pesticides, which scientists have blamed for bee deaths.)

Not crazy about the palm oil, tied to serious habitat destruction in Southeast Asia either, but the company says it’s sourced sustainably via the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (although enviros accuse the RSPO of going too easy on rule breakers).

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At the fore of the nut-free lunchroom movement, Wowbutter knows how to keep allergyconscious peeps smiling – except for those allergic or just plain averse to soy. Still, as far as conventional soy goes, these guys are as conscious as it gets. Their farm-to-table business grows most of the crop on their family farm or surrounding farms near Stratford, Ontario, and processes it on the premises. They’re nonGMO verified and integrate some sustainable farming practices. However, they’re not organic and use herbicides on fields. The company says it avoids neonictreated seeds. Its vegetable oil monoglyceride is palm-derived, from the RSPO (see I.M.Healthy).

Packed in PET plastic.

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MARANATHA SUNFLOWER BUTTER

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One of America’s largest nut butter makers (now owned by Hain Celestial), MaraNatha does offer up a nut-free option – this sunflower butter made with nothing but roasted sunflower seeds and sea salt.

Too bad there’s no organic version, but at least sunflowers don’t come genetically modified. The company didn’t share where its sunflowers are grown. Not from a nut-free facility.

Packed in glass. Heads up: several MaraNatha peanut and almond butters have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. See fda.gov.

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These brands are popular thanks to their filler-free organic and natural (conventional) spreads, all roasted and packed in glass in Canada. Neither come from nut-free facilities, but if you’re packing a nut-free lunch, their pumpkin seed (rich in zinc and omega 6) and sunflower seed butters (a good source of magnesium, zinc and iron) are delish. Keep in mind that only Nuts to You’s conventional sunflower seeds and New World’s hemp seeds are grown in Canada. All their pumpkin and certified organic sunflower seeds come from China, so they lose a point.

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There’s a jar of nut butter in nine out of 10 Canadian homes. But besides allergies to nuts, there are pesticides, irradiation and toxic moulds to think about. Ecoholic breaks down your risk.

PEANUT BUTTER That creamy smoothness in brands like Kraft comes from highly genetically modified ingredients like soybean oil and corn maltodextrin, as well as crappy “hydrogenated vegetable oil” from pesticide-heavy cotton seed and rapeseed oil. Even “all-natural” varieties may contain pesticide residues. In fact, a 1990s study of the Canadian diet found peanut butter (and butter) were the most frequently contaminated

with pesticides. If you’re diggin’ peanut butter, it’s best to stick to certified organic store-bought varieties. Of all the nuts the Canadian Food Inspection Agency tests for carcinogenic aflatoxin moulds, peanuts products are most likely to test positive. However, jarred varieties have to fall

under 15 parts per billion. Still, best to keep your nut butters in the fridge. My faves, like Canadian-owned Nuts to You (which gets most of its peanuts from the U.S. or South America) or MaraNatha, come in glass jars. Note: some MaraNatha peanut butters are now being recalled.

ALMOND BUTTER Rumour has it that U.S. almonds are zapped with radiation, but that’s not the case. The truth is, California does demand they be pasteurized to prevent salmonella outbreaks. Chemical pasteurization with propylene oxide is one way to do it, but the process doesn’t meet organic standards.

MaraNatha uses quick steam treatments instead on both its regular, organic and raw (unroasted) almond butters. Nuts to You can’t promise the same for its

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SUN BUTTER ORGANIC This North Dakota company actually makes nothing but sunflower butter. You can avoid pesticide concerns as well as cheap oils and preservatives (like soy-derived tocopherols) if you stick to its certified organic, no-sugar-added butter. Just avoid the “no-stir” version, since conventional palm oil’s been added to prevent separation. Those uncomfortable with produce grown in China will like that both the company’s conventional and organic seeds come from the Midwestern U.S. From a totally nut-free facility.

Too bad it doesn’t come in glass.

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“natural” almond butter (from California), but its organic version (from European almonds) is only heat-pasteurized.

Keep in mind that MaraNatha, Whole Foods, Safeway and others just had a whack of almond butters recalled.

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Iffy Indonesian Dishes lack flair and variety at lacklustre Little Sister By MAIA FILAR LITTLE SISTER INDONESIAN FOOD BAR (2031 Yonge, at Glebe, 416-488-2031, littlesistertoronto.com) Complete meals for two $70, including tax and tip. Average plate $10. Open for dinner Thursday through Saturday, 4 to 11 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday 4 to 10 pm. Closed Monday. No reservations. Licenced. Access: 12 steps down to the washroom.

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Who would want to take the risk of opening an Asian restaurant these days? The competition is crazy. Lately young chefs have been attempting to revolutionize the restaurant scene by offering up miniature banh mis and stuffing fatty pork belly into baos.

All the more reason I was excited to see if Little Sister can raise the bar. The month-old Indonesian spot on the

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Yonge strip between Davisville and Eglinton has a Southeast Asian-inspired menu, without a noodle bowl or steam bun in sight. Promising, for sure.

This is the third venture for chef and co-owner Michael van den Winkel of Quince Bistro, who grew up in Amsterdam and spent time in the Dutch Navy learning the art of rijsttafel (rice table), a Dutch colonial Indonesian-style feast made up of many small dishes.

The place is great looking, with an eclectic, warm, bright, inviting interior. Share an adorable high top, eat at the bar or sit at the communal table, where you can watch chefs in action through a takeout style window that looks like it was pulled from a Jakarta café.

The cocktail list ($10 to $14), de-

signed by Nishan Nepulangoda (Blowfish) and Robin James Wynne (Fynn’s of Temple Bar), incorporates ingredients like cilantro, ginger and lemongrass. I just wish I could have tasted more of those flavours in our meal.

Indonesian food is as bright and rich as the country’s history, with influences from the Middle East, China, India and Europe. It has hits of fresh herbs, ginger, lemongrass, coconut, peanuts and tons of soul. Almost all of those things are missing here.

Little Sister’s menu is divided into skewers, snacks, traditional dishes and sides. We get the ball rolling with a couple of starters. The Pangsit ($6.25 for six), are Jakarta won tons stuffed with beef and green onions. I’m hoping for something delicate and juicy, filled with moist savory beef continued on page 26 œ

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Shrimp lettuce wraps ($12.50) arrive topped with fried onions, garlic and cilantro. I love hot sauce and sambal oelek is a particular favourite, but it makes too many appearances. Doused in the stuff, the wraps wind up both spicy and bland, the shrimp lacking any acid or marinade. My poor dinner companion had to stop midway because the whole thing was too damned spicy.

In the traditional dish category, we order the Semur Java ($14.50), Javanese dark spiced braised beef, which is by far the star of the meal. The perfectly tender meat has rich, warming flavours and a sauce with a hint of sweetness, while the crispy shoestring potatoes on top add texture and just the right amount of salt.

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Watch Little Sister chefs Michael van den Winkel and Cristy Campbell in action prepping dishes like braised beef and cauliflower salad.

but those toppings have a great crunch, reminiscent of the popping candy I used to devour as a kid.

Atop the grilled mustard greens ($6.50) are those now too familiar toppings, a too-sweet ketjap manis and, you guessed it, sambal oelek.

They appear so often that almost everything tastes the same.

Our meal at Little Sister was nowhere near bad, but the place is playing catch-up with its hipper, downtown older brothers.

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Middle Eastern

Snack on an open-face sandwich of beet-cured gravlax, capers and chives for brunch at Karelia Kitchen.

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913 Dundas W, at Bellwoods, 647-346-8448, slefkowitz.com, @hummuslefkowitz Subtitled “the hummus institute of North America,” Ezra Brave’s reconfigured coffee house is downtown’s first café dedicated to the humble chickpea dip. Stellar Middle Eastern grub and minimal seating make lineups inevitable on the weekend. Best: shareable hummus plates splashed with French olive oil infused with house-ground za’atar and topped with spicy minced beef, warm mixed olives or chopped-up hard-boiled egg, all with pitas sadly baked off-site; wild Pacific sardines with slivered Spanish onion in hot harissa oil over retro iceberg lettuce; mild Macedonian feta with fresh mint; salads of local red-leaf kale, baby watercress and arugula micro-sprouts in lemony apple cider vinaigrette; to finish, walnuts and dates in honey; house-made halvah with orange sections. Complete meals for $18 per person, including tax, tip and a mug of strong organic coffee. Average main $7.

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1194 Bloor W, at Brock, 647-748-1194, kareliakitchen.com, @KareliaKitchen Leif Kravis and Donna Ashley bring a touch of Nordic cool to sleepy Bloordale. Anyone old enough to remember the Copenhagen Room in the Colonnade will be in heaven.

Best: to share, the Smokehouse Platter with house-smoked salmon, organic chicken, trout and cured pork tenderloin with sweet ’n’ sour pickles, grainy mustard, fig preserves and Ryvita flatbread; crisp potato rosti dressed with beet-cured gravlax, smoked trout and slow-poached eggs; scrambled ducks’ eggs sided with smoked salmon and home fries; smoky bacon ’n’ potato hash with over-easy eggs; massive blueberry griddle cakes with whipped maple butter, green-apple compote and dehydrated pear chips; open-faced sandwiches; to finish, glutenfree chocolate cake; house-baked lemonlime shortbread cookies and black-pepper ginger snaps. Complete brunches for $35 per person, including tax, tip and an Akvavit Sour. Average main $14. Open for brunch Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: barrierfree. Rating: NNNNN

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501 College, at Palmerston, 416-9641555, lacarnita.com, @la_carnita If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Grand Electric in Parkdale must be particularly chuffed. So what if both taquerias appropriated the formula – trendy tacos, hard liquor and harder tunes – from Big Star Tacos in Chicago? Smooth service and the lack of a lineup most nights make the somewhat higher prices that much easier to stomach. Best: owner chef Andrew Richmond’s signature In Cod We Trust fish taco of battered wild Atlantic cod, pickled red cabbage and tart Granny Smith apple lashed with lime, crema fresca, spicy tahinilike Voltron sauce; Pollo Frito with southern-style fried chicken in peanut mole sauce dressed with pickled napa cabbage and tomato salsa; deep-fried avocado with black beans and peppery chipotle sauce; house-made chorizo with pickled red onion and sharp cojita cheese, all on fresh La Tortilleria tortillas; tongue tostadas topped

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with grilled pineapple and beet sprouts in hot sauce; halved avocados stuffed with ripe mango, toasted pumpkin seeds and Hostess Hickory Sticks fashioned from deep-fried plantain; tortilla chips dusted with powdered ancho chili sided with chipotle-spiked chicken liver pâté; charred corn on the cob slathered in yogurty crema fresca and anejo cheese; paletas – Mexican popsicles – in flavours like key lime pie coated with crushed graham crackers, and salted dulce de leche with crushed chicharrón. Complete meals for $40 per person, including tax, tip and a pint of micro-suds.

Average taco $5. Open for dinner TuesdaySaturday 5 to 11 pm, Sunday and Monday 5 to 10 pm. Brunch Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. No reservations. Licensed. Access: one step at door, washrooms in basement.

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325 Roncesvalles, at Grenadier, 416533-2723, hopgoodsfoodliner.com Don’t come to former Hoof Café chef Geoff Hopgood’s ultra-hip Foodliner expecting bonemarrow donuts and suckling-pig eggs Benny. Not only does his Roncey resto not offer the two dishes that put him on the foodie map, but he doesn’t do brunch at all. Instead, go for some of the most creative and downright fun plates in town in a relaxed room tended by attentive servers. Best: to start, Halifax-style donairs on warm housebaked pitas dressed with ripe tomato, diced Vidalia onions and a weirdly addictive sauce made from evaporated milk, sugar, garlic and vinegar; lamb’s heart tartare laced with green olives and dehydrated cauliflower purée over nutty caramelized cream; a winter cassoulet of French flageots beans thick with meaty sweetbreads and sage-scented sausages; deep-fried chicken roulade on cheesy grits in baconmaple sauce; to finish, frozen house-made chocolate bars. Complete dinners for $60 per person, including tax tip and a glass of wine. Average main $22. Open for dinner Wednesday to Monday from 5:30 pm. Reservations recommended. Reservations accepted. Licensed. Access: one step at door, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNNNN

seats and a no-reservations policy mean the chances of snagging one of them is nigh on impossible come prime time.

NOW’s resto of the year 2011! Best: shareable starters like rabbit rillettes scented with fresh rosemary and spread on chewy slices of Thuet baguette, sided with mild Taggiasche olives; grilled green onions – and one organic purple spring onion – paired with garlicky Catalan almond-chili sauce; red radish and kohlrabi salad in lemony cumin-yogurt dressing finished with dill and slivered scallion; mains like housemade gnocchi in mascarpone cream with foraged hen of the woods mushrooms and shaved parmigiano; sliced rare skirt steak in spicy harissa piled with wilted ribbons of celery; for dessert, lavender panna cotta with stewed Ontario strawberries; to drink rhubarb spritzers. Complete dinners for $45 per person, including tax, tip and a glass of wine. Average main $16. Open for dinner Tuesday-Wednesday 5 to 10 pm, Thursday to Saturday 5 to 10:30 pm. Licensed. Access: slight bump at door, tight tables, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNNNN 3

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The Sufferin’ Bastard

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We can only speculate as to why this classic drink, first mixed at Cairo’s Shepheard Hotel during the Second World War, bears its not-so-classic (but hilarious) name. I’ve never employed it as a hangover cure, but I have an inkling that’s where its origins lie. Though it sounds odd to mix whiskey and gin, this mutt of a cocktail works – probably because the ginger and bitters tie it all together. Mix and match spirit combinations to decide which is most effective at suppressing your suffering.

1 oz gin 1 oz whiskey (I like bourbon – some recipes call for brandy instead) ½ oz fresh lime 3 dashes Angostura bitters Shake ingredients well and strain over ice in a tall glass. Top with ginger beer and 2 more dashes of bitters for good measure.

ANDREW KAISER’S SUMMER WHISKY PICKS Light-bodied whiskies with notes of fruit and spice are perfect for temperate late summer nights. Andrew Kaiser, whisk(e)y whisperer and owner of the Emmet Ray (924 College, 416-792-4497, theemmetray.com), shares his top three warm-weather bottles.

Drink yer veggies Don’t limit your enjoyment of the garden’s glorious bounty to salads, stir-fries and obsessive juice consumption. Tying the savoury cocktail trend in with fresh, seasonal imbibing, bartenders are ensuring you get your daily dose of veg and vitamins with garden-inspired cocktails.

Have the bartenders at Rush Lane (563 Queen West, 416-551-7540, rushlaneto.com), Queen West’s latest destination for experimental deliciousness, mix up the sweet and tangy Beat It (Beefeater gin, beet grenadine, lemon, thyme and ginger beer, $14). Stained rich fuchsia by its namesake root veg, it’s just as tasty as it is beautiful.

Head east to Osteria dei Ganzi (504 Jarvis, 647-348-6520, ganzi.ca), where bar manager Joao Machado loves to play with garden goodies behind the bar. Try the Host ($13), made with rum, celery juice, basil, cardamom, lime, sugar, egg white and black pepper.

Japhet Bower’s Su Vida! (Tromba blanco, Benedictine, Cynar, celery water, fresh lemon, Gilead carrot bitters, $14) at the Grove (1214 Dundas West, 416-588-2299, thegroveto.com) is a complex refresher. The bittersweet amaro is lifted by celery, and herbaceous Benedictine brings out the sweet and earthy carrot bitters, while the zesty blanco base brings it all together.

A fresh and surprisingly light version of Canada’s national hangover cure, the Garden Caesar (cucumber-infused vodka; salsa verde with mint, parsley, basil, cilantro, chilies, garlic and olive oil; fresh lime; Worcestershire and hot sauce, $18) at the Chase (10 Temperance, 647-348-7000, thechasetoronto.com) is one of the best brunch drinks I’ve had this summer – garnished with a succulent herbed shrimp.

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Rating: NNN Why Kaiser likes this whisky because it’s light and versatile – well suited to summer sipping.

It’s produced according to proprietor Alastair Day’s great-grandfather’s original whisky blend, and Kaiser likens Tweeddale batch three to an arugula pear salad – refreshing with a bit of spice.

Price 700 ml/$69.95 Availability Vintages 331066

Rating NNNN Why I wholly agree with AK: I adore this whisky and always get excited when it comes around.

Its label, however, is misleading: there’s no rye distillate in the blend.

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Cajmere Hanlan’s Point, August 16

Shows that rocked Toronto last week

PHILLY MOVES at Sneaky Dee’s, Friday, August 15. ­Rating: NNN

ottawa-bred, toronto-based hip-hop duo Philly Moves were in fine form just past midnight on Friday at the release show for their latest album, olga.

Emcee Tynan Phelan was particularly brave, bouncing around the Sneaky Dee’s stage barefoot, Donnie Darkostyle bunny mask pushed to the back of his head.

Producer Jonny Desilva was slightly more reserved, splitting his time between capably beat-making and jumping on acoustic guitar, and lending his falsetto pipes to the proceedings. the pair delivered a contagiously high-spirited brand of poppy hip-hop that lends itself well to the live arena: old As Fuck, for example – a song that conveys the familiar it’s-time-to-growup sentiment for the almost-adult, approaching-30 generation – is very singalong friendly. Same goes for their new single Fuxwitchu, an alt-R&B-indebted tune that, if not for its un-Pc title, would probably find a good home on Much.

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the guys could go a little deeper subject-matter-wise, sure, but it’s refreshing to see an act who take their music very seriously while still having fun with their image. A sense of humour in hip-hop is so underrated. julia leConte

CAM’RON at Danforth Music Hall, Saturday, August 16. R ating­: NNNN

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in the run-up to Cam’ron’s nine-date canadian tour, fans around the country were speculating on social media about whether or not the elusive star would make it across the border. So when the 37-year-old New York emcee took the Danforth Music Hall stage on Saturday night, the crowd cheered with palpable relief. cam’s set list spanned his discography. Hits like Hey Ma and oh Boy, harder-edged deep cuts like i used to Get it in ohio and Bout it Bout it demonstrated the strength of his catalogue and satisfied the broad swath of fans in the venue. the performance clocked in at around 45 minutes, leaving some fans

CAJMERE, MOBY, WOLF + LAMB, THIEVERY CORPORATION, LEE FOSS and many more as part of SUNSETS at Hanlan’s Point, Saturday, August 16. ­Rating: NNN

At any all-day outdoor music festival, one unannounced guest always has an inordinately large impact: the weather. in the case of the Sunsets festival, cold temperatures and drizzle made the picturesque island location more a curse than a blessing. thankfully, most of the DJs and live acts overcame the gloom, and the thunderstorms never actually materialized.

Green Velvet performed as his more soulful alter ego, Cajmere, and his deep chicago vibes were easily one of the highlights of the day. Wolf + Lamb bounced from disco to tech, but unfortunately, the event’s Mc, Sir LanceLot, insisted on talking constantly, which greatly disrupted their flow. Thievery Corporation brought a full live band for their dubby bossa-nova-influenced performance, and Lee Foss tastefully augmented his tech house set with live vocals by Anabel Englund. Rave survivor Moby’s closing DJ set didn’t make a lot of sense after the preceding artists, and sounded painfully dated at times.

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clamouring for more. Still, diehards who’ve followed cam’ron’s career through its dips and recent re-emergence left satiated. He closed out with Dipshits, a recent A-trak and Just Blaze-assisted song with the triumphant bounce of his mid-aughts classics. the choice was fitting – illuminating cam’s ability to modernize without compromising the sound he’s spent his jordan sowunmi career building.

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THERS, JERRY GRAY and more as part of JAMES GRAY MEMORIAL at the Horseshoe, Monday, August 18.

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Blue Rodeo keyboardist James Gray’s esteem in toronto’s music community was evident in the assortment of musi-

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cians who gathered Monday night to pay tribute to his memory, taking the stage for short sets filled with latin shuffle, psychedelic prog rock and rootsy classics.

Jim Cuddy, along with sons Sam and Devin and members of Blue Rodeo, delivered a country-tinged set that included a rousing cover of Great Big Sea’s the Night Pat Murphy Died.

Gray’s family delivered the strongest performances. His three brothers swayed in unison during Sweet Brother James, a tender, bluesy ballad written the day after their sibling passed away. incredibly, the crowd began singing along to a song many were hearing for the first time.

James’s father, the legendary Jerry Gray of canadian folk heroes the travellers, served up an extended this land is Your land that damn near made everyone weepy. But seeing Gray Sr. perform with such gusto at 80 – and remember his son with a smile on his face – reminded us that

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Julie Doiron & the wooDen stars INDIE ROCK

Late 90s collaborators reunite for the first time in 14 years

By SARAH GREENE jUliE DOiROn & THE WOODEn STARS with EVEninG HYMnS and jOSE COnTRERAS at the Horseshoe (370 Queen West), Thursday (August 21), doors 8:30 pm. $13.50. HS, RT, SS, TF.

I dream of wIres Doc explores history of modular synthesis and electronic music By BENJAMIN BOLES i DREAM OF WiRES (Robert Fantinatto, Jason Amm). 93 minutes. Saturday (August 23) at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (506 Bloor West, 416-637-3123). See Indie & Rep Film, page 63.

When Robert Fantinatto and Jason Amm first started working on I Dream Of Wires, they assumed there would be a very small niche audience for a film about modular synthesis. But much to their surprise, the project’s momentum generated enough buzz that they were able to fund it through a very successful Indiegogo campaign and strong pre-sales of the absurdly detailed, four-hour DVD “Hardcore Edition” of their documentary.

“When these synths came out in the late 60s, people had a hard enough time grasping electronic sounds at all,” Amm explains.

“But I think people are ready now for these kinds of extreme sounds, be-

cause electronic music is so pervasive and dominates everything you hear on the radio, from hip-hop to techno.”

Their main goal was to tell the story of why modular synthesizers fell out of favour in the 80s and 90s but have made a major comeback in recent years. However, they ended up with a larger narrative about technological developments and their impact on the history of electronic music.

“We didn’t set out to get into all that other stuff, but just through the process of explaining where modulars went and why they’re coming back, we ended up having to tell the whole story of synthesizers, which I think works in [the film’s] favour.”

DJ set at 8 pm by Solvent (Amm) precedes the 9:30 pm screening; live synth performance by Keith Fullerton Whitman and Q&A with directors follows.

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See review of I Dream Of Wires, page 63.

Modular madness What are they?

Before Moog was a household name, synthesizers were huge machines made up of many smaller modules that could be patched together into nearly infinite configurations. To make a sound, the user had to physically connect oscillators, filters and other signal processors with wires.

Why now?

While modular synthesizers fell out of favour for many years due to their unwieldy size, cost and complexity, a new generation of small companies and DIY manufacturers have sparked a resurgence in their popularity, and EDM superstars like Deadmau5 have helped seduce a new generation of synth nerds with photos of his massive wall of modules and colourful wires.

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It was the serendipitous union of beloved ex-Eric’s Trip singer/bassist Julie Doiron and Ottawa’s Wooden Stars that led to a Juno win for best alternative album in 2000 (one of two Juno nominations for Doiron, and so far her only win).

Recorded in late 1998 and early 1999 (nearly the same time as Doiron’s much quieter EP Will You Still Love Me?), Julie Doiron And The Wooden Stars (Jagjaguwar/Sappy) merges Doiron’s fragile but strong voice and brutally confessional, sad songs with Wooden Stars’ sensitive, jazz-inflected indie rock. It’s a unique and beautiful album, but a strange one to win a Juno.

“I know,” says Doiron on the phone from Sackville, NB, “but none of my records would make any sense winning Junos, if you think about it.”

The fact that Jagjaguwar decided to reissue Julie Doiron And The Wooden Stars on vinyl last February, when there was no guarantee of the group’s reuniting and touring, is testament to the album’s enduring appeal.

The band initially got together in 1997 as tour support for Doiron’s album Loneliest In The Morning. Seeing as Doiron had known Wooden Stars guitarist Michael Feuerstack since the two were teenagers, and her label, Sappy, had put out Wooden Stars’ Mardi Gras, it seemed like a logical fit. Nevertheless, it surprised everyone how well it worked.

“When I got the message from Mike saying ‘The whole band wants to do it,’ I thought, ‘Wow, that would sound really crazy,’” says Doiron. “I couldn’t imagine the sound, but at the same time I was super-excited because I was such a huge fan of their band.

“The Wooden Stars were filling in the songs nicely, but they weren’t re-writing them for me. It was really sparse but really musical,” says Doiron about the initial 1997 tour.

But eventually, the group’s sound evolved to the point where Doiron credits the band with “reworking” her tunes. “I remember Mike and Julien [Beillard] coming in with vocal parts for things like Dance Music, and I always thought everything they came up with was awesome,” she says.

“We all agreed that we loved the way we

sounded together, so that’s why we decided to make the record – [we wanted to] archive that period of time.”

The collaboration also left a mark on Doiron’s guitar-playing. “Up until that point, I was just playing power chords and barely strumming,” she says.

“I wanted to be a better musician because they were so good, and it was inspiring for me – I started fingerpicking again, the way I had done in high school when I was playing classical.”

Thursday’s show at the Horseshoe may be a once-in-15-years opportunity to see them together again (though hopefully not). “If anyone’s remotely interested and loved the album, I don’t know that I would skip the show,” says Doiron.

“This is a pretty rare show. I’m going to be there.” music@nowtoronto.com

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ANDRIA SIMONE & THOSE GUYS 3030 Dundas West, Thursday (August 21) Toronto soul singer.

YOUNG GALAXY Yonge-Dundas Square, Friday (August 22) Free show by dream pop band.

TUNE YOUR RIDE BICYCLE MUSIC TOUR w/ Abigail Lapell, Ben Hermann, Jessica Moore and Great James Dufferin Grove Park (Dufferin south of Bloor), Friday (August 22) Bike-powered folk concert.

RASTAFEST: RASTAFARI ARTS & KULCHA FESTIVAL w/ Cornel Campbell, Jay Douglas, Jah Cutta, Cherry Natural and others Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall), Saturday (August 23) Reggae and more.

DJ JASON AMM, KEITH FULLERTON WHITMAN Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (506 Bloor West), Saturday (August 23) See preview, page 32.

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OCT 21 FLYING LOTUS OCT 24 THE GLITCH MOB OCT 31 / NOV 1 SBTRKT (DJ SET)

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SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT Adelaide Hall doors 9 pm, $15. NT, RT, SS. September 11.

GREY LANDS CD release Music Gallery RT, SS. September 12.

CHET FAKER The Danforth Music Hall 9 pm, $15. TM. September 13.

DAN MANGAN + BLACKSMITH, THE DARCYS, LOWELL Indie88 Birthday Party & benefit for SKETCH Working Arts Opera House doors 8 pm, $8.81. indie88.com.

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WINDHAND, ALL THEM WITCHES

CODA 7:30 pm, $12. TF. September 14.

TY SEGALL, LA LUZ The Danforth Music Hall 8 pm, $18.50-$27.50. TM. September 21.

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TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS

Okay, so Tom Petty’s rants against singing-competition TV shows and making music with computers during his recent Q appearance made him sound like, well, an out-of-touch old man. But the reliable singer/songwriter’s newest album with the Heartbreakers, Hypnotic Eye (Reprise), proves he’s still got juice left in him when it comes to penning songs.

A surly quality imbues his 13th album, which returns him to rock ’n’ roll classicism and concise songwriting. The arrangements and execution are as masterful as ever; the fuzzy American Dream Plan B and swampy Red River are particular standouts. Guitarist Mike Campbell, meanwhile, delivers inspired solos throughout.

Petty’s ACC show is also sure to be filled with the buoyant, laid-back classics we’ve come to know and love. Free Fallin’, anyone?

At the Air Canada Centre (40 Bay), Tuesday (August 26), doors 6:30 pm. $80-$166. LN, TM.

Announced WRONG HOLE, SEVERAL FUTURES, LEE PARADISE, SHRINES, DJ SPIT SHINE Wavelength Handlebar doors 9 pm, $8. wavelengthtoronto.com. September 27.

DJ GRANDMASTER FLASH & AFRIKA BAMBAAATAA, SOUL MOTIVATORS The Lost Art Of Hip-Hop Phoenix Concert Theatre doors 9 pm, $34. PDR, RT, SBA, SS. September 27.

JOEY BADA$$ Guvernment doors 8 pm, $25. INK, PDR, RT, SS, TM. September 28.

ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS Massey Hall doors 7:30 pm, $65.50-$205. LN, RTH. September 30.

COVES Silver Dollar doors 9 pm, $10.50. RT,

SS. October 3.

BUKE & GASS The Garrison doors 8 pm, $12. RT, SS, TF. October 4.

BEARTOOTH Hard Luck Bar. October 5.

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SUICIDE SILENCE, CHELSEA GRIN, ALTERBEAST Opera House doors 7 pm, $25. LN, RT, SS. October 6.

OBEY THE BRAVE, THE AMITY AFFLICTION Tattoo. October 8.

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THE DIRTY HEADS, ROME Phoenix Concert Theatre doors 7 pm, all ages, $29.50. RT, SS, TF. October 29.

THE READY SET, METRO STATION, THE DOWNTOWN FICTION Phoenix

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ALLO DARLIN’ Drake Hotel doors 8 pm, $13.50. RT, SS, TF. November 4.

WATSKY, KYLE, ANDERSON.PAAK

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RAVEN, NIGHT DEMON Hard Luck Bar 9 pm, $16.50. TF. November 15.

JENN GRANT The Canadian Songbook

Harbourfront Centre Theatre 8 pm, $29.50.

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DEATH, OBITUARY, MASSACRE Swamp Leper Stomp 14 Phoenix Concert Theatre doors 7 pm, $28.75. TF. November 27.

Theatre doors 6 pm, all ages, $59-$79. TM. October 8.

MIREL WAGNER Drake Hotel doors 8 pm, $10.50. RT, SS, TF. November 28.

THE JIM CUDDY BAND Living Arts Centre (Mississauga) 8 pm, $40-$60. October 15.

ARKELLS The Danforth Music Hall doors 7

YOUNG WIDOWS, TV FREAKS, NICE HEAD The Garrison doors 8 pm, $15. RT, SS, TF. October 20.

RANDY BACHMAN Living Arts Centre

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pm, all ages, $23.50-$39.50. RT, SS, TM. November 29.

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Vinyl Cafe Christmas Concert Sony Centre for the Performing Arts vinylcafe. com. December 12, 13 and 14.

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Music listings appear by day, then by genre, then alphabetically by venue. Event names are in italics.

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All listings are free. Send to: events@nowtoronto.com, fax to 416-364-1168 or mail to Music, NOW Magazine, 189 Church, Toronto M5B 1Y7. Include artist(s)/band(s), genre of music, event name (if any), venue name and address, time, ticket price and contact phone number or website. Deadline is the Thursday before publication at 5 pm. Weekly events must confirm their listing once a month.

If your free listing requires a correction, send info to: fixevents@nowtoronto.com.

Thursday, August 21 POP/ROCK/HIP-HOP/SOUL

ALLEYCATZ Frank/Rose Gioia 9 pm.

THE CAVE Steve Arrington doors 8 pm.

CHARLIE’S GALLERY Driftr, Merival, Hunting

PAUPER’S PUB Jam Mike Barnes (rock) 10 pm.

THE PISTON Ventanas, Fedora Upside Down

COLLEGE PARK COURTYARD Play The Parks

SILVER DOLLAR Ada Dahli & the Pallbearers,

Owls 9 pm.

Lunch Time Concert Series & Fitness Classes Daniella Watters noon.

HORSESHOE Julie Doiron w/ Wooden Stars doors 8:30 pm. See preview, page 32.

KENSINGTON LODGE Jam Derek Mok 7 pm.

LAKE AFFECT LOUNGE Lost Vegas 8 pm.

LEE’S PALACE Cool Man Cool, Adams Mind 8:30 pm.

LINSMORE TAVERN Hatchetmen 9 pm.

LULA LOUNGE FAM 9th Anniversary Jam Switch B, Ruben Esguerra, New Tradition, DJ M4RS, Siez Swift (hip-hop/Latin) 10 pm.

MOLSON AMPHITHEATRE The Great American Road Trip Tour Zac Brown Band, Sturgill Simpson doors 6 pm, all ages.

99 SUDBURY Open Roof Festival: Outdoor concert & film screening series Manatee doors 7:30 pm.

ORBIT ROOM Oakland Stoke (Tower of Power tribute).

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Collective 9 pm.

Odd Years, the Folk doors 9 pm.

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY’S Skip Tracer (rock/top 40) 9:30 pm.

3030 DUNDAS WEST Andria Simone & Those Guys (pop/soul) doors 7:30 pm. ñ TRANZAC SOUTHERN CROSS Expwy (indie pop/

rock) 10 pm.

TRINITY SQUARE PARK Buskerfest: Epilepsy Toronto benefit Adam Solomon, Gillian Nicola, Juzzie Smith, Dr Draw, Euphonia, Scott Jackson, Hang in Balance, Bearded Gypsy Band, the Screeched Inn and others.

YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE Buskerfest: Epilepsy Toronto benefit Adam Solomon, Juzzie Smith, Dr Draw, Gillian Nicola, Scott Jackson, Hang in Balance, Euphonia, Bearded Gypsy Band, the Screeched Inn and others.

FOLK/BLUES/COUNTRY/WORLD

ASPETTA CAFFE Open Mic El Faron 8 pm.

BAR RADIO Olivia & Paul (folk) 9 pm.

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bAHAMAS

A mixtape to feed your 90s nostalgia. Grab the tunes, then go hear them live. By JULIA LeCONTE

Cassettes, normcore, Ninja Turtles: 1990s nostalgia is a real thing. In Toronto’s live music scene, too. Last week we saw Skid Row, OLP and I Mother Earth roll through. This week – in addition to late 90s collaborators Julie Doiron & the Wooden Stars (see feature, page 32) – there’s a slew of acts we loved in that decade coming to town. We’ve sorted through the best of them.

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Wicked Game, Chris Isaak, 1990

Chris Isaak kicked off the decade with one of the sexiest videos of all time (sand, ocean, Helena Christensen). Watch it now from the safety of your own computer without worrying that your mom or dad will enter the room. Christensen won’t likely make an appearance at Massey Hall, but the acoustics will surely do the rockabilly singer/songwriter justice.

At Massey Hall (178 Victoria), Wednesday (August 27), doors 7 pm, all ages, $39.50-$99.50. LN, RTH, TM.

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Into The Great Wide Open, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1991

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Black Or White, Michael Jackson, 1991

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Show Me Love, Robyn, 1997

You might think of Tom Petty as a 70s heartland rocker, and, yes, that’s true. But two of his biggest songs came out on 1991’s Into The Great Wide Open: the title track, plus Learning To Fly. Could you imagine a greatest hits album without them?

At the ACC (40 Bay), Tuesday (August 26), doors 6:30 pm, $80-$166. LN, TM.

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This Friday, local soul/funk/Motown outfit the St. Royals pay tribute to the King of Pop in Rhythm & Soul Revue: A Tribute To The Music Of Michael Jackson, which includes all his greatest hits, including our favourite from the 90s, Black Or White.

At the Mod Club (722 College), Friday (August 22), 9 pm, $10. picatic. com/MJTribute

bAHAMAS IS AFIE FEATurINg ‘ALL THE TIME’ & ‘STroNgEr THAN THAT’ AVAILAbLE EVErywHErE Now

LIVE Aug 21 – TORONTO – Soundscapes – IN STORE 7pm Nov 5 – TORONTO – Danforth Music Hall – SOLD OUT www.bAHAMASMuSIc.NET

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Something tells me that badass 2014 Robyn is not going to play jams from her first (epic) release, 1997’s Robyn Is Here. We’d be satisfied with her current Röyksopp collabs as well as hits from Body Talk, of course. But still. Here’s hoping a miracle will happen.

At Echo Beach (909 Lake Shore West), Monday (August 25), doors 7 pm, all ages, $49.50-$80. LN, RT, SS, TM.

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Dominion on Queen Third Thursday: Toronto

Blues Society Showcase Carlos del Junco & Jimmy Bowskill 7:30 pm.

Gate 403 Bruce Chapman Blues Duo 5 to 8 pm.

Grossman’s Ms Debbie & the Don Valley Stompers 9:30 pm.

LivinG arts Centre rBC theatre Ian Thomas 8 pm. the LoCaL Gest Open Mic Porter 9 pm. the LoCaL David Celia (folk/rock) 9 pm.

Lou DawG’s Open Mic Night 9 pm. monarChs PuB Blues Thursdays The Swingin’ Blackjacks (blues). reLish Bar & GriLL Pat Maloney (singer/songwriter) 7 pm. st James Park GazeBo Union Duke (bluegrass/alt-country). toronto BotaniCaL GarDen Gardens Of Song Payadora Tango 7 pm. toronto musiC GarDen Summer Music In The Garden: Hanabi – Musical Fireworks In The Garden Nagata Shachu (taiko drums) 7 pm. tranzaC southern Cross Bluegrass Thursdays Houndstooth (bluegrass/old-time).

BLakBirD Terry Logan Quartet 8 pm.

Desotos Jam Anthony Abbatangeli (jazz/

blues) 8 pm.

emmet ray Bar Vokurka’s Vicarious Virtuoso

CLuB 120 Diner DJ Belle Jumelles doors 9 pm.5 CoaLition LounGe Jessica Cho DJ Battle doors 10 pm. ñ rivoLi PooL LounGe DJ Bunitall (R&B/hiphop) 9 pm.

Violin (jazz/Gypsy swing/folk) 9 pm.

Free times CaFe DAS Trio (jazz/pop) 8 pm.

Gate 403 Annie Bonsignore Jazz Duo/Trio 9 pm.

veLvet unDerGrounD Grendel, Ludovico

harBourFront Centre BouLevarD tent

Friday, August 22

Dancing On the Pier: The Art Of The Descarga Sean Bellaviti (roots of Latin jazz) 7 to 10 pm. hoLy oak CaFe Harley Card Quartet w/ Alex Samaras (jazz) 10 pm. the Jazz Bistro The Ault Sisters 8 pm, Young Artist Series Patrick Hewan 6 to 8 pm. kama Thursdays At Five Canadian Jazz Quartet w/ Kurt Lund (saxophone) 5 to 8 pm. musiDeum The Visit Raphael WeinrothBrowne, Heather Sita Black (cello, voice) 8 pm. rePosaDo The Reposadists (Gypsy-bop jazz). the rex Hugh Fraser Quintet 9:30 pm, Peter Hill Quintet 6:30 pm. toronto BotaniCaL GarDen Gardens Of Song Club Django (gypsy-swing) 7 pm.

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CaBaL LounGe Resident Sessions Jeff Button,

Rafwat & Chorniy, Cosmic JD, Graham Plant 8 pm.

CLinton’s Throwback Thursdays (90s hip-hop & pop) doors 10 pm.

CLuB 120 T-Girl Party DJ Todd Klinck.5

Technique (harsh EBM). wayLa Bar Random Play DJ Dwayne Minard (disco/yacht rock/new wave/70s/80s) 10 pm.

pop/roCk/Hip-Hop/soul

aLLeyCatz Ascencion (R&B/funk) 9:30 pm.

Cavern Bar Banquets, Cheap Date, Snacks.

Cherry CoLa’s roCk n’ roLLa The Vaudevil-

lianaires, Big Name Actors, Iduna (rock) doors 9 pm.

DouBLe DouBLe LanD Construction: Summer All Ages Music Series Moon King, Whimm, Paradise Animals doors 9 pm, all ages.

Drake hoteL Swear & Shake doors 7 pm. eL moCamBo Julian Cruz, Dhamiri, Plethora, Voltang, Hey Cruel World. the FLyinG Beaver PuBaret Live & Unplugged Lucas Silveira 7 pm. the Garrison EP release Canvas, Atom and the Volumes, Young Doctors in Love, Old English 9 pm.

GLaDstone hoteL TWM Presents The Do Good Badlies, Rickaneers, the Skirt Chasers, the Back 40 9 pm.

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TAIWANfest tBand & Moonfall (punk/indie) 10 pm. harD LuCk Bar The Red Threat, Brighter Brightest, Prophets, Friday Night Trend, Howie Sutherland doors 7 pm, all ages. hoLy oak CaFe April Snow (funk) 10 pm. horseshoe EP release Crow Town, Canadian Shield, the 1992 Blue Jays, Lake of Lions, Breaking Lakes.

JunCtion City musiC haLL Indie Revue Vague, Flowers of Hell, the Two Koreas, DJ Ramona Raven.

Lake aFFeCt LounGe Leslie Hudson & Lorne Allan 9 pm.

Lee’s PaLaCe Gold Complex, Juice, Ginger-Ale & the Monowhales 9 pm. moLson amPhitheatre The Great American Road Trip Tour Zac Brown Band, Sturgill Simpson doors 6 pm, all ages. monarChs PuB Classic Rock Fridays Caution Jam. orBit room Dave Murphy (R&B/pop/rock). ratio Zvi, Isa Christ, Cetacea, Glass Towers, Painted Faces 8 pm, all ages. reLish Bar & GriLL Unplugged The Danger Bees (indie/pop) 9 pm. rePosaDo Tara Hazelton. siLver DoLLar Hellshovel, Dirty Frigs, Wicked Witches, No Aloha, AJ Vincent doors 9 pm. smiLinG BuDDha Patrick Grant & the Flesh Vignettes, Beds, Nikki Fierce doors 9:30 pm. trinity sQuare Park Buskerfest: Dr Draw,

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Adam Solomon, Gillian Nicola, Juzzie Smith, Euphonia, Scott Jackson, Hang in Balance, Bearded Gypsy Band, the Screeched Inn and others. virGin moBiLe moD CLuB Rhythm & Soul Revue: Tribute To Michael Jackson The St Royals (soul/Motown/R&B) 9 pm. yonGe-DunDas sQuare Indie Fridays Young Galaxy 8 to 10 pm. yonGe-DunDas sQuare Buskerfest: Epilepsy Toronto benefit Adam Solomon, Gillian Nicola, Juzzie Smith, Dr Draw, Euphonia, Scott Jackson, Hang in Balance, Bearded Gypsy Band, the Screeched Inn and others.

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Bar raDio Jack Marks (roots) 10 pm.

Bar 1718 Bryan McPherson & Winnie Brave (folk rock) 7 pm.

the CentraL Ruby Cikada, Sound Glyphics, Zack Power doors 9 pm.

Dominion on Queen The Don River Blues

Band (Chicago blues) 9:30 pm.

DuFFerin Grove Park Tune Your Ride Bicycle Music Tour Abigail Lapell, Jessica Moore, Ben Hermann, Great James 6:30 pm.

Free times CaFe Cody McMillan & the Soft Shoe Shufflers 8 pm.

Grossman’s Julian Fauth 10 pm.

Lou DawG’s Live Acoustic Blues/Funk/Soul Night 10 pm.

LuLa LounGe Cuba Libre Friday Son Aché, DJ Suave (salsa) 10:30 pm.

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T.O. Music NOTes • S ATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 •

BAHAMAS

THE CURE BILLY TALENT RISE AGAINST THE FLAMING LIPS DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 • BRAND NEW • PAUL WELLER • AWOLNATION • BRING ME THE HORIZON TAKING BACK SUNDAY • THE AFGHAN WHIGS • ALKALINE TRIO • GLASSJAW BOB MOULD • NEW FOUND GLORY • CIRCA SURVIVE • MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA • TITLE FIGHT BAD SUNS • C ITIZEN • MOUNTIES • PENTIMENTO • BRONCHO • L AURA STEVENSON THE BEACHES • SOMOS • THE BOTS • LITTLE BIG LEAGUE • TRIGGER HAPPY

• S UNDAY SEPTEMBER 7 • CITY AND COLOUR METRIC THE NATIONAL SOCIAL DISTORTION DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE STARS • THE HEAD AND THE HEART • DROPKICK MURPHYS • DIE ANTWOORD TOKYO POLICE CLUB • THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS • THURSTON MOORE • BUZZCOCKS CLUTCH • LUCERO • LEMURIA • PUP • NOSTALGHIA • RADKEY • RUBBLEBUCKET THE HOTELIER • RESTORATIONS • SAY YES • SEAWAY • WOUNDS • DEAD TIRED

DELIVERED WITH LOVE Bahamas, aka Afie Jurvanen, might’ve found the way to curb music piracy: hand-deliver your albums to fans via Craigslist. Last week the mellow singer/songwriter posted an ad for his new record, Bahamas Is Afie, on the popular classified ad website, selling just three vinyl copies for $20 each ahead of the August 19 release date. The accompanying photo showed him straight-faced in a hoodie, holding the album. One of the successful buyers was Katie Fotheringham, whom Jurvanen met in a Toronto baseball field to hand over the sonic treasure.

GIBB’S GAY GOTH SCENE Zine collectors take note: the Hidden Cameras’ Joel Gibb has released a new issue of Gay Goth Scene, avail-

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able at Printed Matter in New York City. Gibb originally and anonymously made two editions of the blackand-white zine with artist Paul P in the early 00s under the noms de plume Raven and Bones. The 24page third edition is the first GGS in over a decade and costs $8. Fun fact: the band has a song of the same name on current album Age. printedmatter.org/events/231

NEW CLUB ALERT Kensington Market gets another dance-and-drinking establishment with the opening of Coalition, at 349a College. The lounge will feature weekly DJ nights, including She Like Hip-Hop Fridays (hip-hop, R&B and soul) and United Saturdays (top 40s and house), plus various DJs on other nights of the week. See music listings for details. coalitionlounge.com

SHOELESS MONDAYS

DURHAM COUNTY POETS

BOOKIE’S NEW MUSIC NIGHT

NERD NOISE NIGHT NERD NOISE NIGHT

MON SEP 9 • $15.00 Adv

OASIS TRIBUTE

BELFAST ‘77 PUNK

ROME FORTUNE

• LEE’S PALACE • • VIRGIN MOD CLUB • SEPTEMBER 15 • $15.50 adv • THE CAVE

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SAT AUG 23 • OPERA HOUSE • $25.50 ADV SAT SEP 6 • OPERA HOUSE • $24-$94 ADV

MISERY

OCTOBER 3 • $ 16.50 adv

OCTOBER 4 • $ 15.00 adv

COUNTERPARTS

ZEUS PERFUME GENIUS SEPTEMBER 27 • $17.50 adv

OCTOBER 1 • $10.50 adv • THE CAVE

BILLY THE KID

$22.50-$29.50 ADV

SEPTEMBER 18 • $ 27.50 adv

SEPTEMBER 20 • $ 13.50 adv

TUE SEP 9 • HORSESHOE • $25.00 ADV

LEE FIELDS & SLOWCLUB SEPTEMBER 24 • $ 15.00 adv

ODESZA LAKE STREET DIVE THE EXPRESSIONS SINGLE MOTHERS OCTOBER 6 • $ 16.50 adv

OCTOBER 9 • $ 26.50 adv

SEPTEMBER 25 • $ 10.50 adv

1950’S JAZZ SOUL FOLK ROOTS POP

60’S SOUTHERN SOUL

OCTOBER 8 • $15.00 adv

SEP 26 19+ & FRI SEP 27 (AA - EARLY SHOW) SWELL SEASON’S TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9 • SOUND ACADEMY • $28.50 ADV • ALL AGES FRI HORSESHOE • $15.00 ADV MARKETA IRGLOVA

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$22.50 ADV

OCTOBER 21 • $15.00 adv

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CAROLINA ALT COUNTRY

$16.50 ADV

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THU

LEE’S PALACE • $33.00 ADV

BLACK LIPS & INDIAN HANDCRAFTS

WARHOLS STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO

THE DEADBEATS MXPX

ZEBRAHEAD • ALLISTER • SURVAY SAYS!

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FRI SEP 19

OPERA HOSUE $17.50 ADV

SKA

SUN OCT 19

DANFORTH M.H.

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UNCLE ACID &

OCTOBER 3 • $ 14.50 adv

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FUCKED UP WE ARE SCIENTISTS

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OCTOBER 11 • $18.50 adv

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FRI SEP 5 • HORSESHOE • $17.50 ADV

SHARON

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LARRY & HIS FLASK JEREMY FISHER KOPECKY FAMILY BAND OCTOBER 9 • $ 15.00 adv

OCTOBER 11 • $ 11.50 adv

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MusideuM Music India Summer Series –

Tablatronica Ed Hanley, Matt Miller 8 pm.

Tranzac souThern cross Victor Bateman

Trio 10 pm, Right Rounders (old-time) 7:30 pm, the Foolish Things (folk) 5 to 7 pm.

Village of YorkVille Park Summer Music In The Park Andy Earle Duo 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Jazz/ClassiCal/ExpErimEntal

arraY sPace eVoid Collective Dance Jam

Pierre Mongeon (piano/trumpet) 7:30 pm.

Benares hisToric house On The Verandah Summer Concerts 7:30 pm.

BlakBird Friday Night Summer Concert Series-Honoring Miles Davis The Alexander Brown Quartet 8 pm. eMMeT raY Bar The Mighty Cedar 9 pm. gaTe 403 Tiffany Hanus Jazz Band 9 pm, the Spirit of Jazz 5 to 8 pm. harleM Mike Field Jazz Quintet 7:30-11 pm.

The Jazz BisTro Colin Hunter, Joe Sealy Quartet (big band/standards) 8 pm, Young Artist Series Patrick Hewan 6 to 8 pm. lula lounge World/Jazz Fridays Jeremy Ledbetter Trio (Latin jazz) doors 7 pm. old Mill inn hoMe sMiTh Bar Terry Clarke Trio 7:30 pm.

The rex Eric St Laurent Trio (jazz) 9:45 pm, Lester McLean 6:30 pm, Hogtown Syncopators 4 pm.

Touché Mistura Fina Quartet (Brazilian MPB music) 10:30 pm.

DanCE musiC/DJ/loungE

aura lounge Bless In The City 4.0: Respect To My Friends Lindo P, Tasha Rozez, Black Magic, Brimstone Gold, Supergold Sound, Chris Dubbs, Supa Loaded (reggae/lovers rock/ dancehall/old school).

Bunda lounge Sunset Fridays. ñ classic lounge Vybz Friday Soul Vibes, Em-

pire Sound (reggae/dancehall/soca/R&B/hip-

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

RHYTHM & SOUL REVUE:

A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF

MICHAEL JACKSON

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 PRESENTED BY

BEAT SERVICE & RAFAEL FROST TUESDAY, AUGUST 26

3. THREE DOT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

BLEACHERS

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

RYERSON FROSH WEEK JAM 722 COLLEGE STREET

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hop) doors 10 pm. clinTon’s Fuck It (guilty pleasures from 90s & 00s) doors 10 pm. cluB 120 Sound Affects DJs Remedy Braude & Avil Incandenza doors 10 pm.5 coaliTion lounge She Likes Hip-Hop Fridays DJ Bank$ & Suareasy doors 10 pm. coda Steve Lawler, Jonathan Rosa, Rafwat & Chorniy (house/acid/tech house).

The PisTon Dutty Choppa Chop, Paul E Lopes (reggae dancehall). riVoli Pool lounge DJ Stu (rock & roll).

The saVoY Get Low Fridays DJ Caff (R&B/hiphop/dancehall) 10 pm.

Saturday, August 23 pop/roCk/Hip-Hop/soul

alleYcaTz Ascencion (R&B/soul/funk) 9:30 pm. cadillac lounge Back PaTio Tiki Lani Lanai The Calrizians, Luau or Die 4 pm.

The cage 292 Shit-show Saturdays On the

Verge, Quim, Low Orbit, Chemical Burn, Headloss (desert/stoner rock) doors 8 pm. canoe landing Park Cityfest Glenn Morrison, Frank Walker, No Big Deal, Wil Young, Brothers of North, South of Bloor, Red Eye Flights and others 4 to 10 pm. cinecYcle Optical Sounds Magic Shoppe, the Veldt, the Highest Order, B-17. downsView Park Rastafest: Rastafari Arts & Kulcha Festival Cornel Campbell, Jay Douglas, Cherry Natural, Nana McLan, Jah Cutta, Jahsmin Daley, Emanuel Eye, Wizard and others from 1 pm. drake hoTel Harper Simon doors 8 pm. harBourfronT cenTre wesTJeT sTage TAIWANfest: Music For Taiwan Concert The Village Armed Youth, Deserts Chang and Fire EX 9 to 11 pm. harleM Treble Attack (reggae/ska/funk/soul) 7:30 pm. holY oak cafe Hydrothermal Vents (rock) 10 pm. horseshoe KC Roberts & the Live Revolution, the Pick Brothers Band, the Honeyrunners, the Old Salts.

JuncTion ciTY Music hall Soul Night Mercenaries, DJ Oh16, DJ Chris Joynt. lake affecT lounge Chris Cotton Band 9 pm, Kindred Spirits 4 to 8 pm. lee’s Palace Vivid Eye, Swagger, Tommy Gun, Sister Hyde 9 pm. linsMore TaVern Wild T & the Spirit (R&B/ blues) 9:30 pm. liVing ciTY healTh Kevin Richards, Dave Kirby 11 am to 2 pm.

Mississauga celeBraTion square Irie Music Festival Richie Stephens, Steele (reggae/ska).

Molson aMPhiTheaTre Family Channel Big Ticket Summer Concert Cody Simpson, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Nicole, Crystalyne, Calum Worthy 5 pm. oPera house Of Malice And The Magnum Heart 10-Year Anniversary Misery Signals doors 7 pm, all ages. orBiT rooM Ride the Tiger (60s & 70s soul/ Motown/stax/R&B). rePosado Bradley & the Bouncers (swing). silVer dollar Champion Lover, the Effens, Hormoans, Tiger Bloom doors 9 pm.

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dakoTa TaVern Bluegrass Brunch 10 am-2 pm. dora keogh Traditional Irish Music Session

BY The waY cafe Patio Jazz Adriaanse/Stanley

cluB 120 Sodom Throwback: 5th Anniversary Party DJs Sumation & Blackcat doors 10 pm.5 coaliTion lounge United Saturdays Matthew Byrnes doors 10 pm. craze lounge Border Control Part 1 Nexxt Level, Outcast Sound, Black Magic, Step a Choice. crown Bar & grill Royal Saturdays Team Sunshine (top 40/R&B/hip-hop/house). flY 2.0 Fly 2.0 Saturdays doors 10:30 pm.5 The garrison Chronologic: Goin’ Steady DJs Trip Through Time doors 10 pm. graViTY soundBar Bass Addikt Saturdays DJ Arudz, Macri, Kilash, XZVR (EDM/house/hiphop) 10 pm. guVernMenT/kool haus Foam & Brazilian Heat Mark Oliver, Manzone & Strong. harleM wesT Back PaTio Fly Lady Di (R&B/ house/hip-hop/trap/funk) 11 pm. hTo Park Waterfront Beach Festival Christian Smith, Jay Lumen, Miguel Campbell, wAFF, Pig&Dan, Addy, Rafwat & Chorniy 1:30-11 pm. lou dawg’s DJ Kenny Bounce (funk/soul/ blues/hip-hop) 10 pm.

The PisTon Beam Me Up (disco) 10 pm.

PoeTrY Jazz cafe DayDream DJ Jennifer Loveless, DJ Deep 2:30 to 7:30 pm. riVoli Pool lounge DJ Plan B (hip-hop/rap/ club) 9 pm.

The saVoY Maad City Saturdays (R&B/hiphop/dancehall) 10 pm. suPerMarkeT Do Right! Saturdays DJ John Kong, MC Abs (funk/soul/hip-hop) 10:30 pm.

TaTToo BaseMenT Donate two pieces of clothing to get in free. Häus DJ Dom Ds, Angelo Nitz and others (hip-hop/pop).

The flYing BeaVer PuBareT Colin’s 1st Caba-

Sunday, August 24

Debbie Quigley & Patrick Orceau 4 to 7 pm. free TiMes cafe Andres Gomes (Latin songwriter) 8 pm. grossMan’s Max Webster Book Release Chloe Watkinson, Park Eddy 10 pm, the Happy Pals 4:30 to 8 pm. harBourfronT cenTre redPaTh sTage TAIWANfest Allegro Choir 4:30 to 5 pm, Ho Deng Music Ensemble 1 to 2 pm. harBourfronT cenTre wesTJeT sTage TAIWANfest The Elite Artist Trio (chamber music) 4 to 5 pm. huMBle Beginnings 1-Year Anniversary The Allnighters Blue Duo w/ Michael Titherington & Davi Rockit 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Rent Party (swing) 12:30 to 2:30 pm.

The local Mr. Rick and the Biscuits (vintage Americana) 9 pm, Angie Gunn (honky-tonk) 5 pm. lula lounge Moda Eterna, DJ Trambo (salsa) 10:30 pm.

MusideuM Jelena Ciric & Snorri Hallgrímsson 8 pm. naThan PhilliPs square Toronto-Cuban Friendship Day Grupo Moncada, Pablo Terry’s Sol de Cuba 2 to 8 pm. relish Bar & grill Songbird Sessions (song circle) 1 to 4 pm.

Tranzac souThern cross Andrew Barker 10 pm, Scott B Sympathy 6:30 pm, Jamzac 3 pm.

Tranzac Tiki rooM Saturday Songwriters’ Circus Amy Campbell 3 pm.

Jazz/ClassiCal/ExpErimEntal Duo 8 to 10 pm.

ret Colin Asuncion, Pat Power, Dave Pitman, Noémi Parenteau-Comfort, Justin Han 9 pm. gaTe 403 Brownman Akoustic Trio 9 pm, Glen Hornblast 5 to 8 pm.

The Jazz BisTro Colin Hunter, Joe Sealy Quartet (big band/standards) 8 pm, Young Artist Series Patrick Hewan 6 to 8 pm.

Morgans on The danforTh Whitney Ross Barris w/ Nathan Hiltz & Ross MacIntyre 9 pm.

MounT PleasanT ceMeTerY VisiTaTion

cenTre Music At Mount Pleasant: A Serenade From Italy Sarah Kim, Alex Toskov, Ivan Ivanovich, Rory McLeod, HeeYeon Kim, Sebastian Ostertag (strings) 5 to 6 pm. naisa sPace Sound Travels Intensive Concert 8 pm. old Mill inn Fred Duligal Trio 7:30 pm.

The rex Dan White Sextet 9:45 pm, Nick Teehan Group 7:30 pm, Tonight@Noon 3:30 pm, Chris Kettlewell noon. seVen44 Climax Jazz Band 4 to 7 pm.

VicToria chaPel Resonate: benefit concert for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights performers from the Juilliard School, Harvard University, U of T Music, the Royal Conservatory of Music, the Claude Watson Arts Program and others 7:30 pm.

Village of YorkVille Park Summer Music In The Park Sean Dowhaniuk Trio 1:30-4:30 pm.

DanCE musiC/DJ/loungE

aurora Borealis The Return Of Remain Re-

main, Nicey, Dick Diamonds, Wonka, Boxno, Karlene Oliver, Dirty Mex, Hardeep Riot, the DJ Roez, James Drummond boarding at 9 pm.

Bar radio Colonel Tom (country 78s) 10 pm. souThside JohnnY’s 22nd Street (rock) 10 BeaVer Skank Top 40 DJs Orange Pekoe & Mipm, the Bear Band (rock/blues) 4 to 8 pm. chael K (classic pop) 11 pm.5 TriniTY square Park & Yonge-dundas BlakBird DJ Curtis Smith 8:30 pm. square Buskerfest Adam Solomon, Gillian Bloor hoT docs cineMa I Dream Of Nicola, Juzzie Smith, Euphonia, Scott Jackson, Wires film screening & concert DJ Jason Dr Draw, Hang in Balance, Bearded Gypsy Amm, Keith Fullerton Whitman (modular Band, the Screeched Inn and others. synth) doors 8:30 pm. See preview, page 32.

Folk/BluEs/Country/WorlD celT’s PuB Dracula’s Daughter DJ Darkness alBerT caMPBell square Scarborough Visible (gothic/dark alt/retro) 10:30 pm.

Afro-Caribbean Festival noon to 8 pm. clinTon’s Shake, Rattle, Roll Bangs & Blush BlakBird Music Networking Jam Worry Free 1 2014-08-05 (60s rock/pop/soul) doorsPage 10 pm.1 OC_NOW_Aug2014_2Ads_Layout 6:15 PM World 8 pm.

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air canada cenTre Carnivores Tour Linkin Park, Thirty Seconds to Mars, AFI 6:30 pm. asPeTTa caffe Luke Vajsar (solo bass) 4 pm. canadian naTional exhiBiTion Gord Bamford. cherrY cola’s rock n’ rolla Sinful Sundays Burlesque doors 9 pm.

The danforTh Music hall Deserts Chang & Algae (Taiwanese pop) 7:30 pm. hiruT fine eThioPian cuisine Nicola Vaughan (pop rock) 3 to 6 pm. lake affecT lounge Justin Time Band 5-9 pm.

Menalon LP release Octoberman, G Smith (folk-rock) 4 pm.

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sonY cenTre for The PerforMing arTs Steely Dan 8 pm. ñ souThside JohnnY’s Open Jam Rebecca Matiesen & Phoenix 9:30 pm.

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TAIWANfest The Elite Artist Trio (chamber music) 2 to 3 pm.

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The Jazz BisTRo A Tribute To Billie Holiday Tia Brazda (jazz vocals) 8 pm. lula lounGe Carmen On Tap Julie Nesrallah, Richard Troxell and others (Bizet’s opera) 7 pm. palais Royale Waterfront Tuesdays Dinner & Dance Vivianna & Her Jelly Bean Jazz Band, Glenn Chipkar doors 6 pm.

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Neuroplasticity (Arts & Crafts) Rating: Neuroplasticity is the perfect example of an album in which an artist’s sound evolves (by leaps) but her essential spirit remains.

Cold Specks’s anticipated follow-up to her excellent gospel-indebted folk-soul debut, I Predict A Graceful Expulsion, is a much louder, much more rock ’n’ roll, much more experimental experience; fuzz and feedback and unexpected elements (like synths on Let Loose The Dogs) constantly make things more interesting.

Loel Campbell’s drumming is close to the heart of most tracks, carrying songs like A Broken Memory, Bodies At Bay

and prog rock standout A Formal Invitation with slightly ominous momentum.

(On the last of these, a standout turn from Chris Cundy on bass clarinet must also be recognized.) Lyrically, the mood remains dark, though the artist sounds more sure of herself. “I remain unshakable,” she asserts on A Quiet Chill (which isn’t quiet). The final song is a throwback to album one: Specks’s quavering alto is the focal point, backed sparsely by piano and sad horns. “And we move like wolves in the bleak night,” she sings, while a creepy lupine voice accompanies her. A solemn but satisfying finish.

Top track: A Formal Invitation JULIA LeCONTE

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Manipulator (Drag City) Rating: There are few rock performers as ridiculously prolific as California garage rocker Ty Segall, and even fewer whose quality level is as consistently high. In the last few years, Segall has been taking advantage of his popularity to crank out as many tunes as he can, usually writing and recording them very quickly and cheaply.

However, he spent more than a year working on this epic double album, and the effort definitely shows. Without changing his trademark sound too much, Segall’s tightened his songcraft and refined his recording techniques beyond the rough lo-fi garage rock approach he built his name on.

His previous records were defined by immediate punk urgency. Manipulator has much less punk than his early work – a trajectory you could see developing for a while. Instead, he’s found more common ground with classic glam rock and psychedelic pop, delivered with his trademark bratty edge. Even the string section and the funky breakdowns haven’t diluted his potent brand of rock ’n’ roll intensity.

Top track: It’s Over Ty Segall plays the Danforth Music Hall September 21.

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Rating: NNNN Wish is the brainchild of 24-year-old Torontonian Kyle Connolly, better known to locals as the bassist in Beliefs. You might also know him from Breeze, or Elk or another brewing basement project. Clearly, he’s a busy guy. He seems to have really found his groove, however, with Wish.

With long-time friend and collaborator Josh Korody (also of Beliefs) on guitar, Emily Bitze of Milk Lines on bass and Decades’ Peter Gosling on drums, this 37-minute self-titled debut perfectly balances psych, pop and shoegaze. It’s dramatic and spacey (the fade in and out of instrumental track Frances In Space sounds like Spiritualized), while Connolly’s vocals are paradoxically crisp and lo-fi, like Bradford Cox’s in Deerhunter. Even when a track is less than two and a half minutes long, there’s enough meat (i.e., lush harmonies, ambling guitars, swaths of distortion) to sink your teeth into. Yes, it might seem a touch derivative, but it’s only borrowing the best.

Top track: The Days Wish play the Horseshoe on September 11.

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Metropole Orkest (Sony) Rating: NNN Last year, Laura Mvula released her out-

halves, Angels more ambient and ethereal and Devils containing the more aggro songs. But even the most ambient moments are dripping with darkness and dread. A wide range of collaborators handle the vocals, including Death Grips, Gonjasufi and Warrior Queen, but Martin’s often following their lead a little too much, resulting in a frustrating lack of consistency. The more overtly reggae moments work best, while the grime, hiphop and pop elements distract, and feel like they belong on another album.

Top track: Mi Lost feat. Miss Red BB

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Swimmin’ Time (Dine Alone) Rating:

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standing debut album – a collection of orchestral pop songs that introduced the British artist as an alternative to the retrosoul singers and dance divas du jour.

This year, the classically leaning material was re-recorded with Netherlands jazz-pop symphony Metropole Orkest, conducted by Jules Buckley, at Abbey Road Studios no less.

The result is ethereal, whimsical and cinematic, and yet the orchestra slows the whole thing down sometimes. After a while, the lush strings and sense of grandeur become a little dull. (Enough with the fluttering harps already.) There’s a missed opportunity for edgy experimentation.

Luckily, the source material is very strong. Mvula’s vocals are captivating, whether they’re weary on Can’t Live With The World or confident and soaring on Flying Without You (one of the few tracks that clips along, thanks to perky percussion). Album closer That’s Alright finishes the project off with a triumphant swagger you wish had been there all along.

Overall, not wildly different, but a chance to expose the music to those who still haven’t caught on.

Top track: Flying Without You JL

Goin’ Under (Prosthetic) Rating: NNNN The best heavy and hard rock in the world is coming out of Sweden these days. Black Trip are the latest contributors, specializing in NWOTHM riffage and gritty, youthful vocals by Joseph Tholl from Enforcer. Entombed drummer Peter Stjärnvind is on guitar (he co-founded the project with Tholl), along with Enforcer’s Jonas Wikstrand and Exhumed’s Johan Bergebäck and Sebastian Ramstedt. Quite a pedigree.

Tholl’s vocals really make the band’s sound. They’re melodic, spirited and super-cool, backed by an onslaught of guitarmonies and back-to-basics beats.

Things rarely get complicated, but variety does come by way of tempo changes and shifting structures. Most of the songs could do with fewer guitar solos (or at least shorter ones), and the lyrics aren’t exactly great art. But that’s not what we’re looking for in metallic hard rock.

Radar stands out for its catchiness, Putting Out The Fire for its terrific chorus, and The Bells for its syncopated riffs.

If they could just rein in the guitarists, things would hit even harder.

Top track: Radar CARLA GILLIS

Electronic THE BUG Angels And Devils (Ninja Tune) Rating: NNN Though the Bug’s (aka Kevin Martin) 2008 album, London Zoo, shared many elements with that period’s dubstep explosion, it took it in a completely different direction, resulting in startlingly unique industrial dancehall. While dubstep eventually turned into the soundtrack of frat boy mosh pits, Martin’s work was too abrasive and strange for the mainstream. Six years later, his approach is even noisier and less accessible.

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It was prescient of Charleston, South Carolina, husband-and-wife duo Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent to opt for a cheekily grim band name to counterbalance how friggin’ charming and lovable they’d be onstage.

They have yet to capture the spontaneity of their live performances on record (leave that to recent doc The Ballad Of Shovels And Rope), but their sophomore effort certainly gets closer, even as it shows off the duo’s newfound musical breadth.

Some of the songs, like Evil and Ohio, are dark – both are Tom Waitsy, timely tunes about everyday, politically induced wrongdoing. But Swimmin’ Time gets brighter on folkier tunes like Pinned (this one’s timeless) and goofily, euphorically romantic Mary Ann & One Eyed Dan. The couple’s harmonies are so close, sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s on top.

Top track: Mary Ann & One Eyed Dan Shovels & Rope play the Phoenix September 30.

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Dance BASEMENT JAXX Junto (Atlantic

Jaxx/PIAS) Rating: NNN British duo Basement Jaxx’s first album in five years is called Junto (Spanish for “together”), a title that plays into the romanticized cliché that house music is a unifying force. And in the high-level commercial pop environment where Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton have been operating since the release of their debut in 1999, unity is necessity.

Although bowel-emptying EDM began throttling the dance mainstream during their hiatus, Basement Jaxx have wisely stuck to their effusive and crisply produced brand of genre-hopping club music, which reaches its climax on the piano house banger Never Say Never, featuring a heartfelt turn by singer ETML. While Junto is packed with hooks, oddball sounds and samples and energetic vocal performances, the quest for universality neuters even their most distinctive collaborators. Cameos by punky rapper Mykki Blanco on Buffalo and house stalwart DJ Sneak on Sneakin’ Toronto are fun but not particularly memorable. The Spanish words for comfort and familiarity could also apply.

Top track: Never Say Never KEVIN RITCHIE

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City falls CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS by Howard Engel (Cormorant), 226 pages, $20 paper.

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SCULPTURE/DÉCOLLAGE

It’s Greek to them Ancient art inspires new ideas By FRAN SCHECHTER

Allyson Vieira riffs on the human scale of Greek columns as part of All Beneath The Moon Decays at Daniel Faria.

ALLYSON VIEIRA AND PAUL KAJANDER at Daniel Faria Gallery

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American sculptor Allyson Vieira and Seoul-based Canadian Paul Kajander use contemporary strategies to riff on the art of ancient Greece in curator Rui Mateus Amaral’s smart show All Beneath The Moon Decays.

Carving columnar piles of drywall with a Sawzall, Vieira transforms the dreary construction material into pairs of caryatids supporting metal Ibeams. Despite their angular roughness and protruding screws, they read as noble female figures standing in classical contrapposto.

Their dimensions are based on a complex formula involving the artist’s body measurements and the 16inch standard of modern building.

Two stele-like rectangles of plaster embedded with studio garbage are twisted into in a more abstract echo of the figures’ posture.

Vieira, a regular visitor to Greece, pulls in a wealth of references: the human scale of Greek column-andpediment architecture, the recently restored Erechtheion caryatids in Athens, the evolution of art and architectural materials from stone to synthetic, art as labour, traditional art instruction’s use of plaster casts of Greek sculpture, the aesthetic of ruins.

Kajander, whose practice includes video, performance and installation, reworks black-and-white photos from an art history text in All That Was Solid (For Greece). Two or more of his little “décollages” – he blacks out parts of images of Greek sculptures so they take on strange new forms – are displayed in a series of framed double

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Rafael Ochoa, Aug 22-Sep 27, reception 6-9 pm Aug 22. 12 Ossington. 416-530-0444.

ART METROPOLE Zine Dream; Jennifer Rose Sciarrino, Eunice Luk and Alicia Nauta, to Aug 30. 1490 Dundas W. 416-703-4400.

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BAU-XI PHOTO Summer Focus group show, to Aug 31. 324 Dundas W. 416-977-0400.

BIRCH CONTEMPORARY Softening The Corners group show, to Aug 30. 129 Tecumseth. 416-365-3003.

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GLADSTONE HOTEL Prints: Bambitchell, to Aug 31. 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE Pili Puppetry Fashion Live (TAIWANfest), Aug 22-24. Bill Boyle Artport: A Bridge Not Far: China; Locale;

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pages. Some resemble modernist semi-abstract figures à la Henry Moore, others recall bones or anatomical organs, still others combine mechanical and figurative elements.

He adds poetic titles like Terrible Puppets or Ashamed That It Has Come To This.

Their tiny scale and impossible structures rob the sculptures of their identity as solid stone representations of human forms, as if Kajander has excavated a surreal modernism from within these fragments of Western civilization’s early realist art. Like Geoffrey Farmer, Kajander makes old art book photos into an exciting new medium.

Vieira and Kajander couldn’t approach their subject more differently, yet thanks to Amaral’s inspired pairing, they speak eloquently together about art and time.

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The latest Howard Engel mystery is both terrific and awful. As an evocation of Hollywood just before the U.S. entered the Second World War, it’s very entertaining. As a whodunnit, it’s deadly dull.

Foreign correspondent Mike Ward is a committed journalist who’s covered key conflicts all over the world. But now the Canadian wire service has sent him to cover L.A.’s starobsessed culture, and he’s out of his depth – literally. He doesn’t know what to do with Tinseltown’s shallowness, and it’s taking him forever to get acclimatized.

When heavy-hitting studio producer Mark Norman is found dead, Ward’s newspaperman instincts tell him not to believe the suicide scenario that other media have fallen for. His attempts to dig further make him persona non grata to the studios and the police they’ve bought off, and a target for... that’s a key plot point.

Engel uses the pre-war Hollywood

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setting skilfully. Everyone’s talking about the war in Europe and whether the U.S. should join in, and his recreations of famous celebrities are a big fun. He turns John Barrymore into a fading though erudite boozehound with a silver tongue, F. Scott Fitzgerald comes across as bitter and dissolute, and two expert makeup artists come in very handy when Ward needs to disguise his identity at a funeral.

But the main character is a bit of snooze, much less relatable than Engel’s more famous protagonist, the endearing Benny Cooperman.

And the mystery itself is a mess. Coincidences are eyerollingly spectacular. Major players keep changing their attitudes toward Ward for reasons unknown, and Engel has his man heading off to destinations without giving us a clue why he’s going there or why the people he visits are giving him the time of day. The deceased producer’s studio has already threatened Ward. Why would they let him in the door?

Worse, there’s almost zero tension until the last 10 pages.

Despite those savvy celebrity characterizations, there aren’t many SUSAN G. COLE thrills in this thriller. susanc@nowtoronto.com | @susangcole

THIS WEEK IN READINGS THIS WEEK Saturday, August 23 August 21 THE MUSEUMS Thursday, MAX WEBSTER BOOK RELEASE PARTY Events ART GALLERY OF MISSISSAUGA The Sahmat Collective, to Oct 19. 300 City ñ Centre (Mississauga). 905-896-5088.

AGO Fan The Flames: Queer Positions In Photography, to Sep 7. Before And After ñ The Horizon: Anishinaabe Artists, to Nov 25.

Alex Colville, Aug 23-Jan 4, 2015 ($25, srs $21.50, stu $16.50). $19.50, srs $16, stu $11, free Wed 6-8:30 pm (special exhibits excluded). 317 Dundas W. 416-979-6648.

GARDINER MUSEUM Léopold Foulem, Paul Mathieu and Richard Milette, to Sep 1. $12, stu $6, srs $8; Fri 4-9 pm half-price, 30 and under free. 111 Queen’s Park. 416-586-8080.

POWER PLANT Pedro Reyes, Vasco Araújo and Akram Zaatari, to Sep 1. 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4949.

ROM The Forbidden City, to Sep 1 ($27, stu/srs $24.50). Michael Awad, to Sep 28. $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 What It Means To Be Seen; Zanele Muholi, to Aug 24. 33 Gould.

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TEXTILE MUSEUM T-shirts From CLGA; Ying Gao, to Sep 1. The Eternity Code: Archaeology, Textiles And Preservation, to Sep 21. $15, srs $10, stu $6; pwyc Wed 5-8 pm. 55 Centre.

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IFOA AT THE EX: WRITING POP CULTURE Authors Adam Nayman, Richard Crouse, Crissy Calhoun and Richard Rosenbaum discuss their pop culture commentary. 5:30 pm. Free w/ CNE admission. Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd. ifoa.org.

Max Webster Fan Club event with performance by Park Eddy, Universal Juveniles and an All Star jam. New Martin Popoff book, CDs, photos, art and more available. 9 pm. Grossman’s, 379 Spadina. 416-977-7000.

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Summer nights

TARTUFFE by Molière (Soulpepper).

At the Young Centre for the Performing Arts (50 Tank House). Runs to September 20. $29-$74, rush $5$23. 416-866-8666. See Continuing, page 48. Rating: NNN

As the season winds down, don’t miss these hot plays

David Patrick Flemming and Kaitlyn Riordan brave one of the Bard’s lesser-known works in Cymbeline’s Reign.

Riotous Reign CYMBELINE’S REIGN by William

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Shakespeare, adapted by Andrew Joseph Richardson (Shakespeare in the Ruff). At Withrow Park (725 Logan). Runs to August 31. Pwyc ($15 sugg). See Continuing, page 47. shakespeareintheruff. com. Rating: NNNN

Now in their third season of enchanting east-end audiences in Withrow Park with clever interpretations of some of the Bard’s lesser-known works, Shakespeare in the Ruff and its artistic director, Brendan McMurtryHowlett, have again upped the degree of difficulty, turning the complex and often overlooked romance Cymbeline into a fun, action-filled romp.

Andrew Joseph Richardson’s adaptation streamlines the action by eliminating some extraneous characters and locations, but keeps most of the Bard’s verse intact. Only hardcore

Shakespeare buffs will notice the tweaks.

Set in ancient Britain at the height of the Roman Empire, the action centres around the weak King Cymbeline (Hume Baugh) and his fading court. He banishes his daughter, Imogen’s (Kaitlyn Riordan), true love, Posthumus (Jesse Griffiths), to Rome in a bid to marry her to his meddling second wife’s (Melee Hutton) doltish son (Richardson) from a previous marriage.

Complicating matters even more, the Queen has convinced Cymbeline to end tribute payments to the Romans, triggering a military invasion of the isle.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of McMurty-Howlett’s approach to Shakespeare is the whimsical, tongue-in-cheek humour he works into nearly every scene. The actors always seem to be having fun, but this time David Patrick Flemming’s Iachimo – a sleazy, vainglorious Roman who attempts to woo Imogen

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in Posthumus’s absence – is the comedic standout thanks to an over-thetop Italian accent. Flemming’s cartoonish shtick becomes a great running gag, and lightens up the otherwise creepy and disturbing scene where Iachimo prowls through Imogen’s bedroom while she sleeps.

The company is also skilful at conveying the meaning behind the often flowery and arcane verse. Despite the twists and turns and disguises, the plot is made easy enough to follow – especially with the help of a handy primer included in the program.

Unlike some of Shakespeare’s other romances, Cymbeline moves along at a quick clip, and features some epic sword fights that fight director Jonathan Purvis makes visually compelling with neat acrobatic flourishes. Adding to the production are some stunning set surprises from designer Amanda Wong and the company’s inventive use of the verdant park space around JORDAN BIMM the stage area.

There were lots of puzzled faces – including mine – during the intermission at Soulpepper’s new production of Tartuffe. Fortunately, some curious decisions by director László Marton paid off in the second half, making this an intriguing, if not entirely successful, production of Molière’s classic 1664 comedy.

Marton’s high-concept version opens as if we’re backstage, with a view of the theatre’s exposed brick walls and the actors trying on period costumes. Fitting, I suppose, for a work concerned with surface appearances. The play is about how the eponymous vagrant worms his way into the home of the wealthy, naive Orgon, using his hypocritical piety to gain the man’s trust so he can do some greedy, venal things.

As the tale unfolds, white walls from Lorenzo Savoini’s set are locked into place to suggest Orgon’s home, and while this initially seems arbitrary and looks cheap, a scene in act two when those same walls come apart – to illustrate Orgon’s world quickly collapsing – is devastating.

Richard Wilbur’s rhyming translation holds up nicely, but the company is uneven in their line delivery.

Some, like Diego Matamoros (Tartuffe), Oliver Dennis (Orgon), Raquel Duffy (Orgon’s wife, Elmire) and Gregory Prest (Cléante, Elmire’s brother) make the poetry feel natural, but others don’t connect with it, making us hear the rhymes instead of the meaning.

There’s a bit of 1 per cent paranoia to the play’s underlying theme of distrusting the poor. But other than that, the work’s comedy succeeds, like the famous second-act set piece where Tartuffe’s true nature is revealed. Even the classic deus ex machina scene gets a campy twist that earns laughs for GLENN SUMI its sheer silliness.

Diego Matamoros and Oyin Oladejo make their mark in Molière.

LOVE IN THE AGE OF AUTOCORRECT (Loose Previewing TEA Music Theatre). This double bill feañ Opening tures two short comedic operas that comGLENN by David Young (Soulpepper Thement on dating in the modern age based on atre). Two versions of Bach’s Goldberg ñ BUSKERFEST (Scotiabank/Epilepsy Toworks by Mozart and Stravinsky.

Aug 21-24, Variations frame this look at iconic Canadian ronto). This outdoor festival features ñ Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $30, stu $25. artist Glenn Gould. Previews Aug 26-Sep 1.

European street theatre, dance, music, clown, aerial arts and more featuring Euphonia, Les Frères Taquins, Reuben DotDotDot, FlameOz and many others. Opens Aug 21 and runs to Aug 24. Pwyc (donations to Epilepsy Toronto).

Downtown Yonge Street Area, between Queen and College. torontobuskerfest.com.

CONVERSATIONS WITH THE LADIES OF LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY by Marion Abbott (The Spirit of Maud Theatre Company). Ladies from the eight books of the Anne Of Green Gables series tell their stories. Opens Aug 22 and runs to Sep 14, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3:30 pm (no shows Sep 5-6). $20. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 16 Adamson, Norval. spiritofmaudtheatrecompany.com.

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Atelier Rosemarie Umetsu, 198A Davenport. looseteamusictheatre.com.

MERCURY FUR by Philip Ridley (Seven Siblings Theatre Company). In a lawless city, two brothers survive by realizing their clients’ darkest fantasies. Opens Aug 27 and runs to Sep 6, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $15$25. Unit 102 Theatre, 376 Dufferin. mercuryfurtoronto.bpt.me.

TAIWANFEST (Harbourfront Centre).

Films and fashion exhibits about the Pili Puppetry group and a performance by former Cirque du Soleil member Hsing-Ho Chen. Aug 22-24, see website for times. Free. 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

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Opens Sep 2 and runs to Oct 1, see website for schedule. $29-$74, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

One-Nighters

AESOP’S FABLES (Globus Theatre). The tales are brought to life with puppetry by Tom Vandenberg. Aug 23 at 11 am. $12. Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake, Bobcaygeon. 1-800304-7897, globustheatre.com.

CHANSONS REFUSÉES (Soulpepper Cabaret Series). Alex Samaras and Bobby Hsu present songs from Broadway’s golden age. Aug 23 at 8:30 pm. $20, stu $15. Young Centre for the

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summerworks wrap-up

Best of the fest

OUTSTANDING NEW PLAYS: Graceful Rebellions; Madam Mao; Unknown Soldier

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTIONS: El Jinete – A Mariachi Opera; Graceful Rebellions; He Left Quietly; Madam Mao; The Stranger; Trace; Tragedy: a tragedy; Unknown Soldier

Here’s a look at summerworks’ big hits and some news about its hot new initiative

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES: Dmitry Chepovetsky (Antigonick); Tamara Bernier Evans, Kaleigh Gorka, Hugh Ritchie (And Now, The End); Jeff Ho (Unknown Soldier); Shaista Latif (Graceful Rebellions); Sabrina Reeves (Blindsided); Rielle Ritchie (The Devil You Know)

By JON KAPLAN and GLENN SUMI Unknown Soldier, starring Jeff Ho, was one of the highlights of this year’s fest.

Without losing its focus on traditional theatrical storytelling, SummerWorks 2014, which closed last Sunday, August 17, expanded its use of electronic media and devices to provide subject matter, context and means of access for various festival shows.

Productions like Jacqueries, Part 1, Half Girl/Half Face, Écoute Pour Voir, I Will Tell You Exactly What I Think Of You and The Stranger relied on video, computers, the internet and smartphones as part of the narrative and also the presentational technique.

This year’s festival, the 24th, ran for 11 days and brought together 572 artists who presented 366 performances of 61 productions.

An important part of the festival is the SummerWorks Leadership Intensive Program (S.L.I.P.), which gives a dozen young artists a chance to network and discuss the business of the arts with professionals in the areas of budgeting, marketing, publicity, touring, fundraising and artistic directing.

Under the guidance of Joseph Recinos, Dan Daley and David DeGrow, this year’s participants were Tatiana Carnevale, Guy Fauchon, Julia Haist, Roselyn Kelada-Sedra, Jane Kirby, Tyler Klein Longmire, Roxanne Luchak, Alexsandra Marzocca, Meg Moran, Oscar Moreno, Brian Postalian and Cheyenne Scott.

The closing-night party at the Theatre Centre, the fest’s hub, was the occasion for the annual SummerWorks

Awards, this year adjudicated by Ross Manson, Anand Rajaram and Kat Sandler.

The SummerWorks Prize for Production, which gives the company a free slot in next year’s festival, went to Theatre Hetaerae’s moving He Left Quietly.

The Water Thief won the Contra Guys Award for New Performance Text, sponsored by two of the festival’s co-founders, Benj Gallander and Ben Stadelmann. Honourable mention went to Half Girl/Half Face.

The National Theatre School Award For Set Or Costume Design was picked up by Unintentionally Depressing Children’s Tales, while the Buddies In Bad Times Vanguard Award For Risk And Innovation went to Jacqueries, Part 1, with honourable mention to Fuck You! You Fucking Perv!

Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416866-8666, youngcentre.ca.

cée in this romantic comedy set at a dysfunctional family reunion. Runs to Aug 23, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $32. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca. the lIttle mermAId Jr. (Lower Ossington Theatre). The Disney Broadway production is adapted for younger audiences. Runs to Aug 31, Thu-Sun, see website for times. $15-$30.

100A Ossington. lowerossingtontheatre.com. mACbeth by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in the Square). Ambition leads to murder in this outdoor show. Runs to Aug 21, TueThu 7 pm. Free. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Garden Square, Brampton. rosetheatre.ca. munsCh At PlAy (Mystic Forest/Tetrault Arts Productions). Classic Robert Munsch stories are performed by professional actors with disabilities. Runs to Aug 24, Thu 5 and 7 pm, Fri & Sun 2 and 4 pm. $10, child $5. Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston. eventbrite.com/e/12368467419.

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Adventures In slumberlAnd (Frolick). An all-ages show about a young boy’s dream world features puppets, music, masques and more. Runs to Sep 1, Wed-Sat 11:11 am, 12:12, 1:11 and 2:22 pm (weather permitting). Pwyc.

Olympic Island Lagoon Theatre, near Centre Island ferry dock, over the bridge. frolick.ca.

CymbelIne’s reIgn by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in the Ruff). A princess marries against her father’s wishes and risks everything for love (see review, page 46). Runs to Aug 31, Tue-Sun 7:30 pm (live music from 7 pm). Pwyc ($15 sugg). Withrow Park, 725 Logan. shakespeareintheruff.com. nnnn (Jordan Bimm) drInkIng Alone by Norm Foster (Rose Theatre). A man hires an escort to act as his fian-

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The haunting show Trace won the NOW Audience Choice Award.

Mercedes Bátiz-Benét (El Jinete – A Mariachi Opera) won the Canadian Stage Award For Direction; the Spotlight Award For Performance went to the ensemble of Tragedy: a tragedy (Don Allison, Benjamin Clost, Miranda Edwards, Cyrus Lane and Christopher Stanton).

The Theatre Centre Emerging Artist Award was split between Shaista Latif (Graceful Rebellions) and Cole Lewis (Antigonick), with Rebecca Applebaum (Complex) receiving honourable mention.

The NOW Audience Choice Award went to Vertical City and Theatre Gargantua’s Trace.

At the closing party, artistic producer Michael Rubenfeld also announced a new winter festival, Progress, that SummerWorks will present in partnership with the Theatre Centre. The international multi-arts fest of performance and ideas, set to run next February, will include eight to 10 productions from Canada and around the world.

The curators for 2014 include Rubenfeld, FADO’s Shannon Cochrane, Why Not Theatre’s Ravi Jain, Videofag’s William Ellis and Jordan Tannahill, Buddies in Bad Times’s Mel Hague and Brendan Healy, the Theatre Centre’s Franco Boni, Volcano’s Ross Manson and the Interferencias International Artist Network.

Look for shows from Poland, Canada, the United States and Israel to be part of the first Progress.

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLES: The Bull, The Moon And The Coronet Of Stars; Chicken Grease Is Nasty Business!; Complex; The Container; El Jinete – A Mariachi Opera; Gash!; He Left Quietly; Kafka’s Ape; Madam Mao; Maracatu You!; A Quiet Sip Of Coffee; Row; The Stranger; Trace; Tragedy: a tragedy

ary Florence (The Container); Leora Morris (He Left Quietly); Evalyn Parry (Graceful Rebellions); Jonathan Seinen (Unknown Soldier); Severn Thompson (Madam Mao); Clinton Walker (Gash!)

OUTSTANDING DESIGN: Cris Derksen (ROW); Sarah Fairlie, Erin Fleck, Daniel Briere, Roxanne Ignatius and Pip Bradford (Unintentionally Depressing Children’s Tales); Jung-Hye Kim, Jennifer Lennon, Thomas Ryder Payne (Unknown Soldier); Jennifer Lennon (The Container); Ariane G de Miomandre and Vladimir Cara (Kafka’s Ape); Jamie Nesbitt, Itai Erdal, Chris Hind and Florence Barrett (El Jinete – A Mariachi Opera); Paolo Santos, Lucie Bélanger, Jacques Poulin-Denis and Marilène Bastien (Blindsided); Reid Thompson, Clelia Scala, Alexa Fraser and Masha Tsimring (Antigonick); Amanda Wong and Heidi Chan (Madam Mao); Chloe Ziner and Jessica Gabriel (Against Gravity)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION: Cole Alvis (ROW); Stewart Arnott (Tragedy: a tragedy); Daniele Bartolini (The Stranger); Bruce Barton (Trace); Kim Blackwell (Chicken Grease); Zach-

Shaista Latif shared the emerging artist award for Graceful Rebellions.

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(Canadian Stage/York University Dept of Theatre). The comedic, family-oriented offering at this year’s Shakespeare in High Park finds two courtly cousins fleeing to the forest under false identities. This vibrant treatment is filled with original acoustic folk songs, and with strong performances from the ensemble, is entertaining and accessible to all ages. Runs to Aug 30, Thu, Sat and Tue 8 pm. Pwyc ($20 sugg). High Park Amphitheatre, 1873 Bloor W. canadianstage.com. nnn (Jordan Bimm)

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this revenge thriller follows the disintegrating life of Titus, a veteran Roman general at odds with the Goth queen, Tamora. Drawing on aesthetics from ancient Rome and imperial Japan, director Keira Loughran offers a delightfully unsettling take on the Bard’s bloodiest play. Runs to Aug 31, Fri, Sun and Wed 8 pm. Pwyc ($20 suggested). High Park Amphitheatre, 1873 Bloor W. 416-368-3110, canadianstage.com. NNNN (Jordan Bimm) SPAMALOT by Eric Idle, John Du Prez and Neil Innes (Lower Ossington Theatre). The Monty Python-based musical gets a staging. Runs to Sep 21, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, Sun 4 pm. $49-$59. 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, lowerossingtontheatre.com.

STRATFORD FESTIVAL FORUM: A CELEBRATION OF SHAKESPEARE (Stratford Festiñ val). Performances, talks, dance, improv work-

shops and more mark the Bard’s 450th birthday. Runs to Aug 21, see website for details. Free-$45. Studio Theatre, 34 George E, and other Stratford-area venues. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca.

TARTUFFE by Molière (Soulpepper Theatre). A crafty vagrant feigns virtue while trying to seduce his host’s wife (see review, page 46).

Runs to Sep 20, see website for schedule. $29$74, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-8668666, soulpepper.ca. NNN (GS) A TENDER THING by Ben Power (Soulpepper Theatre). An elderly Romeo and Juliet reminisce on their lives together in this re-working of Shakespeare’s text. Runs to Oct 1, see website for schedule. $29-$74, rush $5-$23. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by Clark Gesner (Rose Theatre). This family musical is based on the Peanuts comic strip characters. Runs to Aug 23, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $37. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton.

905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.

Out of Town ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS

by James Reaney (Stratford Fesñadapted tival/Canada’s National Arts Centre). Alice en-

ters a world of wonders through her livingroom mirror in this adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s book. Runs in rep to Oct 12. $50$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford. stratfordfestival.ca.

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). Passion engulfs the Egyptian queen and the Roman ruler in this classic tragedy. Runs in rep to Sep 28. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside, Stratford. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca.

ARMS AND THE MAN by Bernard Shaw (Shaw Festival). A woman is caught between men on opposite sides of the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War. Runs in rep to Oct 18. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. shawfest.com.

THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM by George Farquhar (Stratford Festival). Two men try to restore their ruined fortunes by pursuing wealthy women. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/ srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.

BOEING BOEING by Marc Camoletti (Drayton Entertainment). A man juggles three fiancées in this comedy. Runs to Aug 31, see website for schedule. $25-$42. Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand S, Cambridge. 1-855-3729866, draytonentertainment.com.

CABARET by Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb (Shaw Festival). Director Peter Hinton’s take on the classic musical is darker than many, with fine performances by Deborah Hay, Gray Powell and Juan Chioran in key roles. The set, a revolving tower that simulates a wheel of fortune – no sooner do

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you rise to the summit than you fall – is a great metaphor for this journey to hell in 30s Berlin. Don’t miss it. Runs in rep to Oct 26. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800511-7429, shawfest.com. NNNN (JK)

THE CHARITY THAT BEGAN AT HOME: A COMEDY FOR PHILANTHROPISTS by St John Hankin

(Shaw Festival). A do-gooder and her daughter invite social misfits to their country home.

Runs in rep to Oct 11. $35-$113, stu mats $24.

Court House Theatre, 26 Queen, Niagara-onthe-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

CHRISTINA, THE GIRL KING by Michel Marc Bouchard (Stratford Festival). The Swedish queen battles conservatives who oppose her lifestyle and her plans to modernize the country. Runs in rep to Sep 21. $40-$90. Studio Theatre, 34 George E, Stratford. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca.

CITY OF ANGELS by Cy Coleman, Larry Gelbart and David Zippel (Theatre by the Bay). The stories of a crime novelist and his protagonist intertwine in this comedy. Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $25, stu/srs $23. Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop W, Barrie. 705-739-4228, theatrebythebay.com.

CRAZY FOR YOU by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin and Ken Ludwig (Stratford Festival).

A banker’s son dreams of Broadway fame in this musical set in the 30s. Runs in rep to Oct 19. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. stratfordfestival.ca.

THE GHOST SHIP by Claire Wynveen (Sundown Theatre). Two girls conduct a beach stakeout after rumours of ghost ships and pirates send their community into a frenzy. Runs to Aug 24, Thu-Fri 8 pm, Sat-Sun 9 pm. $15-$20.

Dunsmoor Park, Durham at Saugeen, Kincardine. sundowntheatre.ca.

HAY FEVER by Noël Coward (Stratford Festival). An eccentric family and their house guests spend a weekend together in this comedy. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford.

1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde (Thousand Islands Playhouse). Two bachelors lead double lives until their lies catch up with them. Runs to Aug 23, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $16-$32. Springer Theatre, 690 Charles S, Gananoque. 1-866382-7020, 1000islandsplayhouse.com.

JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK by Sean O’Casey (Shaw Festival). Political unrest and financial ups and downs afflict a family in 1920s Dublin. Runs in rep to Oct 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen, Niagara-on-theLake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

KING JOHN by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). The English king defends his throne against the rival claim of his nephew. Runs in rep to Sep 27. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside, Stratford.

1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.

KING LEAR by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). In director Antoni Cimolino’s intelligent production, Colm Feore makes a human figure – a king who’s easy to relate to. Most of the cast surrounding him is just as strong, which helps the audience feel that we go on an eventful and harrowing journey with the characters. Despite some flaws, the show’s power is undeniable. Runs in rep to Oct 18. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67.

Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. NNNN (JK) THE LONG WEEKEND by Norm Foster (Globus Theatre). Two couples spend a cottage weekend together in this comedy. Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $28.50, stu $20.

Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake, Bobcaygeon. 1-800-304-7897, globustheatre.com.

A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR by Tennessee Williams (Shaw Festival). Four women ponder their future on a warm June day. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $35-$113, stu mats $24.

Court House Theatre, 26 Queen, Niagara-onthe-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

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Soaring Sea THE SEA by Edward Bond (Shaw Festival). At the Court House Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Runs in rep to October 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24.

1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com. See Out of Town, this page. Rating: NNNN

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Madness, a drowning, young love and the threat of an alien invasion from space are all part of Edward Bond’s thoughtful and incisive 1973 play The Sea, subtitled A Comedy.

It’s 1907 in a small east-coast British community ruled over by the domineering Louise Rafi (Fiona Reid), a Lady Bracknell type whose variable moods keep everyone around her constantly on guard.

From her obsequious but sometimes competitive companion, Jessica Tilehouse (Patty Jamieson), to her servants and the village’s shopDarion and Mitch Leigh (Stratford Festival).

This 1960s musical about Don Quixote author Cervantes has one legitimate hit, The Impossible Dream, but a weak book and middling production don’t help sell it to today’s audiences. Still, Tom Rooney is terrific as Cervantes/Quixote, as is the winning Steve Ross as his servant in the play’s real and fictional worlds. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/ srs $20-$67. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. NN (Susan G Cole) A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). Director Chris Abraham’s take on the Dream is full of queer content, including sexy, robust performances by Evan Buliung and Jonathan Goad, who alternate as Oberon and Titania.

But the emphasis on slapstick doesn’t allow the play’s poetry to shine as it should. Runs in rep to Oct 11. $50-$135, stu/srs $20-$67. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen, Stratford. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca. NNN (JK)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A CHAMBER PLAY by William Shakespeare (Stratñ ford Festival). Pared down to four actors by

director Peter Sellars, this take on the play, in which the characters are caught in a limbo of unrequited desire, is intense, dark and almost entirely lacking in laughs. The cast is powerful,

keepers, notably Hatch, the draper (Patrick Galligan), no one dares disobey this tyrant’s demands.

In a storm at the beginning of the show, Colin, fiancé of Mrs. Rafi’s niece, Rose Jones (Julia Course), drowns. His best friend, Willy Carson (Wade Bogert-O’Brien), slowly steps in to fill the empty place in Rose’s life.

Directed by Eda Holmes, the production proves yet again that the Shaw Festival has an amazing acting ensemble. They know how to mine the work’s text and emotional subtext, carefully shaping it and engaging viewers with a humour frequently grim and bizarre.

At the centre of the action, Reid understands Mrs. Rafi’s martinet qualities and her throwaway asides (“The art has gone out of shopping,” she sighs), but in a rich speech near the end we learn that this controlling woman has a sympathetic side. Reid skilfully captures the monologue’s blend of self-awareness, self-doubt and selfpity.

Equally strong is Galligan’s Hatch, who, pushed over the edge of sanity, imagines that invaders from the stars will soon attack the town. At times totally fearsome, at others misunderstood and pathetic, he falls apart at Colin’s cliffside funeral.

There are other fine performances, too: Bogert-O’Brien’s steadfast Carson; Jamieson’s confidante, usually toadying but occasionally determined to grab the spotlight; Peter Millard’s Evens, a sometimes drunk beachcomber who is one of the community’s few wise men; Ben Sanders’s Hollarcut, one of Hatch’s lieutenants; and Jenny L. Wright, Catherine McGregor and Jacqueline Thair as members of Mrs. Rafi’s Greek chorus coterie.

Ending on a note of heroism and love, with a chance of hope for those who forge their own path, The Sea is a fascinating play about the clash between the individual and society.

but you may not get much from the production if you don’t know the play well. Runs in rep to Sep 20. $70-$90. Stratford Masonic Concert Hall, 15 Church, Stratford. 1-800-5671600, stratfordfestival.ca. NNNN (JK) MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN by Bertolt Brecht (Stratford Festival). Brecht’s antiwar play about a woman who profits by selling goods from a cart during the Thirty Years’ War gets a solid, if uninvolving, production, with Seana McKenna, Geraint Wyn Davies, Ben Carlson and others delivering their lines with clarity and commitment. If the journey feels like a bit of a slog, maybe it’s because the message isn’t as fresh as it was 75 years ago.

Runs in rep to Sep 27. $50-$135, stu/srs $20$67. Tom Patterson Theatre, 111 Lakeside, Stratford. stratfordfestival.ca. NNN (GS) THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall (Shaw Festival/Obsidian Theatre). Martin Luther King, Jr opens up to a woman working at the Lorraine Motel on the eve of his murder. Runs in rep to Sep 7. $50-$60. Studio Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-5117429, shawfest.com.

PETER PAN, A TRADITIONAL BRITISH PANTO by Simon Aylin and Trudy Moffatt (Drayton Entertainment). The classic tale is presented with music, slapstick and audience participation. Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $25-$42. Playhouse II, 70689 B Line, Grand Bend. draytonentertainment.com.

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY by Philip Barry (Shaw Festival). A wealthy socialite’s wedding plans are complicated by her ex-husband and a nosy reporter. Runs in rep to Oct 25. $35$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800511-7429, shawfest.com.

THE PHILANDERER by Bernard Shaw (Shaw Festival). In this early Shaw comedy, the title character is caught between two women, one cool and calculating, the other passionate and unpredictable. The actors in this triangle – Gord Rand, Marla McLean and Moya O’Connell – are scintillating, and director Lisa Peterson’s decision to use Shaw’s original ending gives the production a surprising

seriousness. Runs in rep to Oct 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-5117429, shawfest.com. NNNN (JK) THE SEA by Edward Bond (Shaw Festival).

A 1900s English village reacts to one of its own being lost at sea in this mix of politics and comedy (see review, this page). Runs in rep to Oct 12. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Court House Theatre, 26 Queen, Niagara-on-theLake. shawfest.com. NNNN (JK) ST ANNE’S REEL by Gil Garratt (Blyth Festival). A man returns to a small town for his mother’s funeral and locks horns with his father. Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $22-$34, stu $15. Blyth Memorial Hall, 431 Queen, Blyth. 1-877-862-5984, blythfestival.com.

TEST DRIVE by Dave Carley (Festival Players of Prince Edward County). A family man goes on an extraordinary test drive once a decade in this play that spans 50 years. Runs to Aug 24, Tue-Sun 6:30 pm, mat Fri 1:30 pm. $15-$30.

Rosehall Run Vineyard, 1243 Greer, Wellington. 1-866-584-1991, festivalplayers.ca.

THE THREE MUNSCHKETEERS adapted by Debbie Patterson (Theatre by the Bay). All-ages show based on the stories of Robert Munsch.

Runs to Aug 30, see website for schedule. $8.

Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop W, Barrie. theatrebythebay.com.

TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass (Theatre Collingwood). An old judge clashes with his young assistant as he writes his memoirs.

Runs to Aug 23, Tue-Sat 8 pm. $40, youth $20.

Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario, Collingwood.

1-866-382-2200, theatrecollingwood.ca.

WHEN WE ARE MARRIED by JB Priestly (Shaw Festival). A big secret is revealed when three couples gather to celebrate their silver anniversaries. Runs in rep to Oct 26. $35-$113, stu mats $24. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

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Thursday, August 21 ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents headliner Ward

Anderson, Chris Timms, Kyle Browning & host Matt Watson. To Aug 24, Thu 8:30 pm, Fri 9 pm, Sat 8 & 10:45 pm, Sun 8 pm. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca.

BIG BAD WOLF (VS LORD UNDERWEARFACE VON SCHTINKER) Second City presents a family

musical that takes a new look at a fairy-tale character. To Aug 29, Wed-Thu 1 pm. $14, family 4-pack $45. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

KITCH KOMEDY presents a weekly pro/am show w/ host Dean Young. 9 pm. Free. Kitch, 229 Geary. kitchbar.com.

KRIS BONAPARTE IS THE TRUTH Comedy Lounge presents Bonaparte w/ Billy Wiegand, Kweku and host Adrian Sawyer. 8:30 pm. $10-$15.

Vogue Supper Club, 42 Mowat. comedylounge.ca.

LAUGH SABBATH Comedy Bar presents Chris Locke, Tom Henry, Nick Flanagan, Graham Kay, Todd Graham, Blayne Smith, host Sara Hennessey and others. 9:30 pm. $5. 945 Bloor W. laughsabbath.com.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S IMPROV 3 We Happy Few presents an improvised play in the style of Shakespeare with host Colin Sharpe and musical comedy by Gord Oxley.

8 pm. $5. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

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SECOND CITY FALL 2014 MAINSTAGE REVUE

Second City presents previews of its upcoming fall show. Tue-Thu 8 pm, Fri-Sun 7:30 pm (and Fri-Sat 10 pm). $25-$29, stu $16-$18. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

STONED UP COMEDY Amanda Day presents a weekly stand-up show. 7 pm. $5. Hot Box Cafe, 204 Augusta. 416-203-6990.

UNITED FOR GAZA: DUBAI COMEDY NIGHT & FUNDRAISER Lama TV and Dubomedy present

a show to benefit people in Palestine w/ Mina Liccione, Ali Al Sayed, Xulf Ali and host Ali Hassan. 7 pm. $40-$50. U of T Mississauga Campus, 3359 Mississauga Rd N, CCT Building Rm 180, Mississauga. lamatv.me.

THE VEST SHOW IN TOWN: VEST OF FRIENDS

4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW Comedy Bar presents the a comedy/variety show with the sketch troupe. 10 pm. Pwyc. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

YUK YUK’S presents Mike Rita. To Aug 24, Thu and Sun 8 pm, Fri 9 pm, Sat 8 & 10:30 pm. $13-$22. 224 Richmond W. 416967-6425, yukyuks.com.

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Friday, August 22 ABSOLUTE COMEDY See Thu 21.

THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY presents classic

and original sketch and improvisation. 10:30 pm. $24, stu $18. Second City, 51 Mercer. 416343-0011, secondcity.com.

BITCH SALAD: LIVE ALBUM TAPING Buddies in Bad Times Theatre presents Andrew Johnston and Sara Hennessey w/ guests Emma Hunter, Tim Gilbert and Heidi Brander.

8 pm. $10. 12 Alexander. femaledogsalad@ gmail.com.

CARLA COLLINS The Flying Beaver Pubaret presents a stand-up show. 9 pm. $20-$25. 488 Parliament. pubaret.com.

COMEDY KAPOW! Club 120 Diner presents skits w/ Amish Patel, Andy Fruman and Jeff Tseng. 9 pm. Free. 120 Church. club120.ca.

DOUBLE DIGEST Sidecar Productions presents an improvised tribute to apple-pie comics w/ Devon Hyland, Eric Miinch, Eli Terlson and others. 9 pm. $5. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

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DOUBLE OH! The Social Capital presents James

Bond-based improv w/ Steve Hobbs, Chris Leveille, Kevin Matviw, Lisa Amerongen and others. 8 pm. $5. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

THE MARY-JANES OF COMEDY Comedy Bar presents headliner Kate Davis, Amanda Brooke Perrin, Karen O’Keefe, Natalie Norman and host Lianne Mauladin. 10 pm. $10. 945 Bloor W. maryjanesofcomedy.com.

SECOND CITY FALL 2014 MAINSTAGE REVUE See Thu 21.

THE VERY POLITE SQUAD The Social Capital presents improv w/ Sharjil Rasool, Cassie Moes, Simon McCamus, Marcel St Pierre, Janet Davidson and others. 10 pm. $5. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

YUK YUK’S See Thu 21.

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Saturday, August 23 ABSOLUTE COMEDY See Thu 21.

COMEDY AT THE RED ROCKET Joel West hosts a

8:30 pm. Free. The Well, 121 Ossington. thewellbarcafe.ca.

HAPPY HOUR COMEDY: GIVE ME MY SPOT EinStein presents Peter Aterman, John Mostyn, Nick Martinello, Ricky Bobby Stroganoff, Mohamed Saleh, host Jennifer McAuliff and others. 8 pm. Free. 229 College. ein-stein.ca.

LAUGHABLE AT UNLOVABLE presents Craig Brown, Amanda Brooke Perrin, Jordan Foisey, Evany Rosen, Kerby Darius, hosts Chris Locke & Nick Flanagan and others.

9 pm. Pwyc. Unlovable, 1415-B Dundas W. 416-532-6669.

SECOND CITY FALL 2014 MAINSTAGE REVUE See Thu 21.

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE The Sketchersons present a weekly sketch and live music show. 9 pm. $10. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

YUK YUK’S See Thu 21.

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Monday, August 25 ALTDOT COMEDY LOUNGE Rivoli presents Mark Forward, Arthur Simeon, Patrick Haye, Nile Seguin, Matt O’Brien, Faisal Butt, Eric Johnston, Ian Gordon, Bob Kerr, MC Julia Hladkowicz and others. 9 pm. $5. 332 Queen W. altdotcomedylounge.com.

THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY presents classic and original sketch and improvisation. 8 pm. $14. Second City, 51 Mercer. secondcity.com.

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weekly show w/ guest comics. 8 pm. Free. Red Rocket Coffee, 1364 Danforth. 416406-0880.

Sara​​ Hennessey​ and​Andrew​ Johnston​​ deliver​ double​the​ fun​at​the​ Bitch​Salad​ album​​ taping,​​ August​22.

DOUBLE HEADER COMEDY NIGHT Thomas Calnan pre-

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sents Matt O’Brien, DJ Demers, Craig Fay, Amanda Brooke Perrin and Jay Freeborn.

10 pm. $10. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. 416-5516540, comedybar.ca.

80S SLASHER IMPROV SHOW

The Social Capital presents Alicia Douglas, Janet Davidson, Chris Leveille and more.

10 pm. $5. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 3rd floor. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

ERIC MIINCH & FRIENDS The Social Capital presents improv w/ Miinch and guest players. 8 pm. $5. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. blackswancomedy. com.

IMPROV DROP-IN TSC presents a weekly class and show w/ Ralph MacLeod. 6 pm. $5. The Social Capital Studio, 115 Danforth. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

SECOND CITY FALL 2014 MAINSTAGE REVUE See

Thu 21.

THE UNSUNG SEQUEL Special Features Musical Improv Troupe presents an improvised musical sequel to your favourite movies. 8 pm. $5.

Imperial Pub, 54 Dundas E. specialfeaturesimprov.wordpress.com.

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WEG presents stand-ups with a musical bent w/ Laura Bailey, Amy Lockwood, Winston Spear and others. 7 pm. $10-$15. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. westendgirls.ca.

YUK YUK’S See Thu 21.

Sunday, August 24 ABSOLUTE COMEDY See Thu 21.

COMEDY @ THE WELL presents a weekly show

w/ hosts Dred Lee & Jag Ghankas and others.

Tuesday, August 26 FLAT TIRE COMEDY Amsterdam Bicycle Club

presents weekly stand-up w/ host Chrissie Cunningham & others. 9:30 pm. Free. 54 the Esplanade. facebook.com/FlatTireComedy.

SECOND CITY FALL 2014 MAINSTAGE REVUE See Thu 21.

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.

SOCAP REP PROGRAM PLAYER NIGHT TSC presents players of the Social Capital Repertory Program coached by Jan Caruana, Jerry Schaefer and others. 8 pm. Pwyc. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 3rd floor. 416903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

STANDING ON THE DANFORTH Eton House presents Candice Gregoris, Matt O’Brien, Alex Brovedani, Arthur Simeon, Julia Hladkowicz, Bryan O’Gorman, Simon Rakoff, Phil Luzi, Dan Galea, Kate Davis and host Sandra Battaglini. 9 pm. 710 Danforth. 416466-6161.

TEQUILA TUESDAYS Club 120 Diner presents host JJ Liberman and others. 9 pm. Free. 120 Church. club120.ca.

YUK YUK’S TUESDAYS The Humber School of Comedy at 7:30 pm, Launching Pad for new stand-ups at 9:30 pm, every Tue. $4/show. Yuk Yuk’s, 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

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Wednesday, August 27 ABSOLUTE COMEDY presents Pro-Am ñ Night w/ headliner Ryan

Belleville, Dylan Beeson, Angela Maoriano-Thurston, Bruce Wrighte, Amy Zuch, Justin Laite, Leny Corrado and host Ted Bisaillion. 8:30 pm. $6. 2335 Yonge. 416486-7700, absolutecomedy. ca.

BIG BAD WOLF (VS LORD UNDERWEARFACE VON SCHTINKER) See Thu 21.

BOLLYWOOD MONSTER COMEDY NIGHT Bolly-

CHEAP LAUGHS MONDAY PJ O’Briens Irish Pub

presents a weekly open mic w/ Russell Roy and guests. 9:30 pm. Free. 39 Colborne. 416815-7562.

HARD DAY COMEDY The Office Pub presents a weekly all-female comedy show w/ hosts Cassandra Sansosti & Eesha Brown. 8:30 pm.

Free. 117 John, 2nd floor. 416-977-1900.

MIxED COMPANY Alan Kliffer presents actors paired with improvisers, w/ Robin Duke, Ted Hallett, Kyle Mac, Stephanie Drummond and others. 8 pm. $10-$12. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

SLAP HAPPY Globus Theatre presents the improv troupe in a live show. 8 pm. $28.50. Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake, Bobcaygeon. 1-800-304-7897, lakeviewartsbarn.com.

200% VODKA The Social Capital presents longform improv with the Social Capital Rep Company and guest hosts. 8 pm. Pwyc. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

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wood Monster Mashup and Fade to Brown present host Ali Hassan, Nicholas Reynoldson, Nitish Sakhuja, Adam Jamal, Ernie Vicente and Amish Patel. 9 pm. $10-$15.

Crooked Cue, 75 Lakeshore E, Mississauga. comedymonster.bpt.me.

THE CARNEGIE HALL SHOW The National Theatre of the World presents the improv variety show w/ Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus & Chris Gibbs and guests Ashley Comeau, James Gangl and musical guests At Ease. 8 pm. $18-$20, stu $10. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W, Underground. brownpapertickets.com/event/821893.

COMEDY NIGHT AT MUSIDEUM presents bi-

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weekly stand-up, improv and sketch. 8 pm. $5. Musideum, 401 Richmond W. 416-5997323, musideum.com.

A LAUGH A MINUTE Club 120 presents standup, sketch & improv w/ transsexual comedian Mandy Goodhandy and others. 9 pm. Free.

Club 120 Diner, 120 Church. club120.ca.

MAGGIE CASSELLA: BECAUSE I SAID SO The Flying Beaver Pubaret presents Cassella and her panelists dissecting hot, fun and obscure topics. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. 488 Parliament.

647-347-6567, pubaret.com.

MAGIC OVEN COMEDY presents weekly standup. 8 pm. Free. Magic Oven, 347 Keele. 416604-0202, facebook.com/MagicOvenKeele.

9 TO 5 Bad Dog Comedy Theatre BDT presents an improv show for the working woman w/ Leigh Cameron, Becky Johnson, Hannah Spear, Alex Tindal and others. To Sep 17, 9:30 pm. $12, stu $10. 875 Bloor W. baddogtheatre.com.

SARAH’S SINGING SOIREE The Social Capital presents a musical theatre open mic w/ Sarah Strange with Chris Tsujiuchi. 8 pm. Pwyc. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 2nd floor. 416-903-5388, blackswancomedy.com.

SECOND CITY FALL 2014 MAINSTAGE REVUE See Thu 21.

SIREN’S COMEDY Celt’s Pub presents open-mic stand-up w/ host Jon Malanos and headliner Gabriel Koury. 8:30 pm. Free. 2872 Dundas W. 416-767-3339.

UTOPIA TO ME? The Ossington presents host Chris Locke celebrating the launch of his new podcast w/ Sara Hennessey, Graham Kay, Matt O’Brien and Tim Gilbert. 9 pm.

Pwyc. 61 Ossington. theossington.com.

YUK YUK’S presents Ted Morris. To Aug 30, Wed-Thu 8 pm, Fri-Sat 9 pm. $13$22. 224 Richmond W. yukyuks.com.

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dance listings Opening COExISDANCE SERIES 65 presents dance improvisers performing with AIM Toronto musicians. Aug 23 at 8 pm. $10. Majlis Art Garden, 163 Walnut. coexisdance.wordpress.com.

A MAGICAL EVENING OF DANCE KooGle Theatre Company presents new works by established and emerging choreographers performed by local dancers of all ages. Aug 21 at 7 pm.

Pwyc. Central Park Bandshell, 2311 New St (Burlington). koogletheatre.com.

REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE Ame Henderson presents live rehearsals as part of her residency at the AGO and in preparation for a Nuit Blanche event. Aug 27 from 6 to 8 pm. Free. (Also on Sep 10 & 24, and as a First Thursdays event on Oct 2, $15.) Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-9796648, ago.net/ame-henderson.

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THRILLER

Same ol’ spies THE NOVEMBER MAN (Roger Donaldson).

98 minutes. Opens Wednesday (August 27). For venues and times, see Movies, page 58. Rating: NN

The November Man is supposed to be a cat-and-mouse thriller about two spies – embittered veteran Peter Devereaux and young buck David Mason – who find themselves chasing each other after an operation goes south in the former Soviet Union.

Unfortunately, at some point somebody decided it would be better as a Bourne knockoff about a super-resourceful spy on the run, so

Owen Wilson (left) and Zach Galifianakis serve up halfbaked ideas and flat dialogue.

Are you bored?

NAVEL-GAZING DRAMEDY

Mad Men creator doesn’t know what he wants to say By NORMAN WILNER ARE YOU HERE written and directed by Matthew Weiner, with Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler and Laura Ramsey. A VVS Films release. 112 minutes.

Opens Friday (August 22). For venues and times, see Movies, page 58. Rating: N

Having attained TV godhood by creating Mad Men, Matthew Weiner was in a position to do almost anything he wanted in his feature debut.

Which is why it’s so infuriating that he chose to make Are You Here, an incoherent, fraudulent dramedy that strands a host of talented actors in a dead zone of half-baked ideas and flat dialogue.

Since the film’s rejection with a vengeance at TIFF last year, when it played as You Are Here, the words in María Serrano will float your boat in Señoritas.

the title have been swapped around – but it’s the same godawful movie.

Annapolis TV weatherman Steve Dallas (Owen Wilson) is always drunk or high, and sleeps with many women because he’s handsome, cynical and empty inside. (But he’s totally not Don Draper, because it’s the present day.) His best friend, Ben (Zach Galifianakis), a bipolar pothead determined to change the world, inherits a few million dollars when his father dies yet seems on the verge of total collapse.

It’s stunning that, while Wilson and Galifianakis have played these roles half a dozen times before, they can do absolutely nothing with them.

As Ben’s sister, Amy Poehler is stuck being a shrill antagonist, though Laura Ramsey (The Ruins) does her

Daring debut SEÑORITAS (Lina Rodriguez). 87

minutes. Subtitled. Opens Friday (August 22). For venues and times, see Movies, page 58. Rating: NNNN

Toronto filmmaker (and TIFF publicist) Lina Rodriguez makes her feature debut with an assured, beguiling look at the minutiae of being a young, single woman in Bogotá.

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best to make Ben’s 20-something stepmother more than the empty sex object both Steve and the movie want her to be.

Worst of all, though, is the moral chaos at the script’s heart.

Are You Here is a movie where a character has a moral awakening after killing a chicken for food, while another character’s shift toward responsibility is signalled by his abandoning his vegetarian diet for some fresh-roasted meat.

And let’s not even get into the movie’s take on substance abuse: booze and weed are bad but powerful anti-psychotics are just peachy.

Weiner doesn’t even know what he wants to say, let alone how to say it.

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now it’s a Pierce Brosnan movie about an embittered veteran staying two steps ahead of his former protege.

The two-hander dynamic is thrown out the window almost immediately to focus entirely on Devereaux (Brosnan, on world-weary autopilot) as he’s brought back into service to extract a double agent with vital information that could bring down Russia’s Putin-like president. In no time at all he runs afoul of Mason (Luke Bracey), who’s been chasing the case from another angle, and the game is on.

If you’ve never seen one of these movies before, you might be intrigued by director Roger Donaldson’s generic chase staging and fondness for CIA operators staring intently at monitors in under-lit situation rooms.

It’s less engaging to watch Bracey be repeatedly upstaged by Brosnan, who effortlessly rolls with whatever dumb thing the script requires of him. One confrontation between Devereaux and Mason hints at a much more complex movie.

I really wish they’d made that instead.

20-something engaging in activities familiar to most young women: trying on clothes, putting on makeup, drinking, flirting, maybe having sex... and starting the routine over.

There is nothing in the way of overt drama, making it questionable whether all these intimate moments add up to anything. I can’t say I have the answer to that, but I had a fine time doing the math because the variables are so intriguing.

With tight framing and disorienting rhythms, Rodriguez and her talented star infuse every scene with

a naturalistic intensity and a whiff of mystery. We’re constantly wondering what Alejandra is thinking and feeling, and even the most mundane activities and conversations are prone to invite jealousy, fear, insecurity and pre-adult takes on existentialism.

If Richard Linklater’s Boyhood reminded us how terrifying it could be to take a leak in high school, Señoritas explains how your identity could hang in the balance (or so it seems) when deciding what to wear RADHEYAN SIMONPILLAI to a party.

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Daniel Radcliffe may be the most famous human being in the world. He’s handling it really well.

In Toronto last month for a red-carpet screening of his new romantic comedy, The F Word, the actor drew a massive crowd to the Scotiabank Theatre. Rather than duck in through a side door surrounded by security, he engaged with everyone he could – talking to his fans, goofing around with the assembled media, even telling NOW’s Sabrina Maddeaux that he really enjoys ice cream after sex – specifically Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream – which of course got her footage onto The Colbert Report the following night.

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“I don’t get actors who don’t promote films,” he tells me the next day, sitting in a suite at the Trump Hotel. It’s immediately noticeable that in the two years since we last spoke, when he came to town with The Woman In Black, the compact Radcliffe has gone from “reasonably fit” to “almost insanely toned.”

“I’m like, ‘Well, why did you do the movie? Did you do the movie so you could tell people you’d done the movie, or so that people would go and see it? Do you want people to go and see it?’

“Actors’ attitude toward [doing] press is always like, [moaning] ‘Oh, I don’t want to do it. I’m tired. I want to do something else.’

No! Everyone else who worked on that film, all the other people you worked with on that set, who worked just as hard as you, want people to see this movie as much as you do, and want their work seen just as much as you do.

“But nobody’s gonna do an interview with the head of our camera department, so it is up to the actors and the director to go and bang on the table for your movie you all made together.

For me, you see it through to the end.”

It also helps that The F Word is a project worthy of Radcliffe’s commitment. It’s a straight-up charmer, casting Radcliffe as Wallace, a heartbroken technical writer who falls for animator Chantry (Zoe Kazan) only to discover she’s already in a relationship. They decide to be friends. It gets complicated.

“There is something really beautiful about being able to watch the moments of people falling in love,” he says.

“Those moments of getting to know each other are often so fleeting and so intimate and so sweet. As an audience member, I think that’s the real fun of this film: you’re sort of voyeuristically allowed into this whole experience.”

He was also impressed by a script that had room for characters instead of types.

“The fact that Chantry has a job,” he says. “She doesn’t just exist in a vacuum to fall in love, like I feel happens sometimes in romantic comedies. Everybody’s characterized beautifully… [and there’s] a real emotional through-line to this story which is really

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deftly from sports comedy to romantic comedy with this charming tale of an emotionally prickly young man (Daniel Radcliffe) who meets a delightful young woman (Zoe Kazan) only to discover she’s in a long-term relationship. He consigns himself to the friend zone but yearns for more, while she begins to notice certain shortcomings in her own life.

Elan Mastai’s script is adapted from T.J. Dawe and Michael Rinaldi’s play Toothpaste And Cigars, but Dowse turns it into an unapologetic reworking of When Harry Met Sally....

So yes, it’s derivative, but it’s also funny, sharp and sweet, with Radcliffe and Kazan exchanging rapid-fire dialogue that they also share with a lively circle of supporting players (including Mackenzie Davis, Adam Driver, Rafe Spall,

Megan Park and an unbilled, terrific Sarah Gadon).

Dowse and his DP, Rogier Stoffers, shoot Toronto like an ardent lover, using the city’s streets, stores and spaces to create a sense of constant promise, all thrumming to the beat of AC Newman’s infectious score. NW

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strong. It isn’t just an hour and a half of people being witty or making jokes.

It has a real kind of emotional punch, and I knew if we got it right it would be a film that sticks with people and becomes some people’s favourite movie.

I hope we achieved that.”

A couple of other things attracted him to the project.

“This is literally the first time I’ve ever played a modern human being,” he says. “And that’s something I was really keen to do. If you’re playing someone in the 40s or the 1900s or whatever, physically there is a bearing that is different. To be able to just be relaxed and not care that I’m modern? It was great.”

There was one other thing he wanted to accomplish in a romantic comedy.

“Like, I don’t consider myself a very funny person, but I don’t consider myself unfunny,” he says. “I’ve loved comedy all my life, and I really wanted to do it because I thought I’d

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be good at it. And I thought I would enjoy it. I wanted people to see that side of me, because they haven’t really before.”

At 25, Radcliffe’s found himself in a position that might paralyze another actor: he’s already starred in the biggest and most successful franchise of his career. Unless he signs onto Star Wars or decides to play a Marvel superhero, there’s simply no way to equal the success he enjoyed before he was even out of his teens.

He’s decided not to worry about it.

“I’m never gonna spend all the money I was paid on Potter,” he says.

“Having lots of money should free you from worrying about money rather than just going, ‘Oh my god, I want more.’ Because, like, what are you gonna do with all that?

“I wanna do films where I have a good experience,” he says. “Ultimately, that’s the most important thing for me. There are scenes in films that I would take back, acting-wise, and

do again, and there are lots of times watching films I’m in [when] I go, ‘Oh, god, I don’t like that’ or ‘I don’t like this’ or whatever.

“But I have had a fantastic time on every single job I’ve ever done, bar none.

And to me, that’s way more important.

The money is wonderful, and I’m very lucky to be doing a job where you get, you know, ludicrously overcompensated. But the main reason I do it is because I like being on a film set. I like hanging out with all those people.”

Radcliffe could have geared down after the franchise wrapped or chosen not to work at all. Instead, he went directly into a Broadway production of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, and then made half a dozen movies – including Kill Your Darlings and Horns, which Radcliffe brought to TIFF alongside an early cut of The F Word last year.

Did he ever consider taking a break?

“I really couldn’t,” he says. “If a kid

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goes to work every day from [age] nine to 21, for that many hours every day, and gets used to that structure....

I can’t imagine ever not wanting some form of that. I really liked it, so the idea that I would just suddenly stop and not be on a film set was insane to me. Because that’s the place I can be most relaxed. I can’t be very relaxed when I’m out, you know.”

And of course he’s right. Of course the bustle of a movie shoot would be comforting to him.

“I love it when I get there, because no one gives a shit,” he says. “Film sets are the place where my fame and celebrity and all that counts the least of anywhere. People do just treat me like a normal person, which is great.”

As for the legacy of that big, careerlaunching franchise… well, Daniel Radcliffe’s enjoying that, too.

“I do like the fact that I got to be a part of so many people’s childhoods,” he says with evident pride.

“I went to a Jets-Patriots game last

year, and I was standing on the sidelines watching them warm up, and I was in fucking seventh heaven. I’m a huge football fan, and it was just amazing to be there. And as the players were going off, two of these big fucking dudes that you’d never think of as being young – but of course they are – just went, ‘Oh my god, it’s Harry Potter!’

“There was something incredibly sweet about that. You don’t think of NFL players as ever watching the Harry Potter films, but they do. Or they did when they were young.” 3 normw@nowtoronto.com | @normwilner

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His love of 1950s musical satirist Tom Lehrer “Tom Lehrer is sort of the original cool nerd. Like, now being nerdy is quite a cool thing to say you are, but it wasn’t then, and he definitely was. The repartee with the audience about necrophilia [after the song I Hold Your Hand In Mine] – that’s a necrophilia joke in the 1950s! I said to him [at their recent meeting], ‘You know, you were the first person who ever made me realize that being smart could go hand-inhand with being funny,’ like they were a part of each other. He sort of gave me permission to be.”

How Gary Oldman gave him perspective “He told me once that I had ‘fuck-you money.’ We had a conversation once, just about careers and all that, and he said [slipping briefly into Oldman’s accent], ‘You have fuck-you money. So use it.’ It just means you get to make the kind of career for yourself that you want. Like, all my friends – you get an audition, it doesn’t matter what the script’s like. You’re going in for it. And if you get it, you do it. And to be able to say no, to have some control over where my career is going – yeah, it’s amazing.”

How Zoe Kazan’s role in The F Word is the harder one “I have a much easier job than Zoe on this film! I’m not doing anything terrible; I’m not doing anything that could even be considered a little bit dodgy. I’m hanging out with a girl and I’m absolutely lying to myself about the fact that I’m falling in love with her and I’m denying that to myself… but Zoe had to show [her character’s] dilemma between me and [her boyfriend] Ben, especially because Ben is not the usual romantic-comedy douchebag boyfriend. He’s a really good dude and treats her very well.”

The importance of the internet in his life “There’s an instructional video on how to do anything you want on YouTube.

Like, I got stuck on a game once, on some level, and just typed it into YouTube, and literally someone was there, and I could watch the whole level be played through. I was like, ‘Ah, brilliant!

Thank you! Someone’s done this for me.’ That’s what I like about Google: someone’s always asked the question before you get there. I like typing it in – when you think you’ve got a really weird question and you start typing and the rest of it comes up? You think, ‘Ah, I’m not the first one to ask this.’”

The insane scale of his fame “Fame’s weird and silly, and you just have to laugh at it whenever you NW can. Because it’s ridiculous.”

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A hit both at Sundance and Hot Docs, this beautifully filmed but bleak vérité doc focuses on three adolescent boys trying to get by in the tiny town of Rich Hill, Missouri (pop. 1,396).

Charmer Andrew isn’t allowed stability because his dad, who dreams of becoming a country singer, is constantly uprooting the family to look for work; skateboard enthusiast Appachey is bored and lashes out physically; and ticking time bomb Harley, who may have been abused by a step-parent, lives with his grandmother while his mom

Thirteen-year-old Appachey cracks a smile in the powerful Rich Hill.

serves time in prison.

Directors Andrew Droz Palermo and Tracy Droz Tragos capture the feel of the economically depressed

town with lyricism but no condescension, granting their subjects the occasional moment of fun and grace.

Given recent troubling events else-

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Some subtitles. Opens Friday (August 22).

For venues and times, see Movies, page 58. Rating: NNN The problem with Finding Fela is that it has the real Fela Kuti right in front of it and chooses to focus on an impersonation instead.

Roughly half of Alex Gibney’s documentary about the life and legacy of the Nigerian musician-turnedpolitical-activist is made up of footage of Fela!, a recent Broadway musical directed by Bill T. Jones and starring Sahr Ngaujah as the visionary Afrobeat pioneer.

Gibney has a great deal of access to the stage show, which is surely

why Jones and Ngaujah end up discussing their subject at greater length than Fela himself is allowed.

Sure, Kuti died in 1997, but he left plenty of interviews and material behind, especially after his political awakening during a 1969 stay in Los Angeles, where he found common cause with the Black Panthers.

The split in perspective means that every intriguing story from Fela’s life must lead to a big production number from Fela! – and while the show certainly looks vivid and inventive, the stylization distances us from the biographical narrative.

I can’t help feeling a straight exploration of the subject would have been a more satisfying approach. At the very least, Fela would have been able to speak – and sing – for himself.

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Script twists THE ONE I LOVE (Charlie McDowell). 91 minutes. Opens Friday (August 22). For venues and times, see Movies, page 58.

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Sometimes a premise is too good and a writer can’t find a way to write himself out of it. That’s what happens to screenwriter Justin Lader in The One I Love.

Sophie (Mad Men’s Elisabeth Moss)and Ethan’s (Mark Duplass) marriage is in deep trouble. When a therapist (Ted Danson) sends them to a gorgeous country retreat to revitalize their relationship, they enter something out of the Twilight Zone.

I can’t give away the strange narrative turn the pic takes, but I can say that while inhabiting this Charlie Kaufmanesque landscape, the couple explore who they were and who they might be. Along the way,

Lader contemplates the power of jealousy, the yearning for what’s lost and the question of personal identity.

Moss and Duplass are engaging actors in demanding roles – it’s virtually a two-hander that works via delicate nuance – and the brisk, sly and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny script is savvy enough to make you wonder if you want the marriage to survive.

Smart, for sure, until the end, when Lader cheats and turns a clever script into something pedestrian. SUSAN G. COLE

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To paraphrase the famous intro to the sci-fi TV series that made him a star, George Takei has boldly gone where few have gone before.

He’s a pioneering Asian-American actor who refused to play demeaning stereotypes; a passionate educator about the massive Japanese-American uprooting, relocation and internment, which affected his family and tens of thousands more during WWII; and, with his partner of 25 years, Brad Altman, he’s been a vocal and articulate advocate of same-sex marriage equality since coming out in 2005.

That’s a lot to pack in, so director Jennifer M. Kroot can be forgiven if her entertaining and informative doc leaps around haphazardly.

Everyone from the crew of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise chimes in, including a surly, clearly uncomfortable William Shatner. (Takei’s smackdown of him during a celebrity roast provides the film’s biggest laugh.) Younger artists like John Cho – who’s playing Takei’s Trekkie role, Mr. Sulu, in the current big-screen in-

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James C. Burns (left) shows P.J. Boudousqué who’s boss in Coldwater.

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George Takei shows off his fine figure in To Be Takei.

carnations – and BD Wong help put his career as an Asian-American actor in context.

There’s lots of footage from a new musical called Allegiance, about the Japanese-American internment, in which Takei plays a patriarch – which makes him reflect on his own relationship with his father.

And a series of clips of Takei on shock jock Howard Stern’s show

illustrate the evolution of the actor’s comfort with coming out.

We spend plenty of time with Brad, who helps organize every aspect of his husband’s life. But it’s the velvetvoiced Takei himself who commands attention, whether he’s delivering inspiring speeches, meeting fans at Comic-Con or discussing his popularity on social media.

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The first half of Coldwater isn’t exactly distinguished, but it does what it does very well.

The directorial debut of Bellflower producer, editor and co-star Vincent Grashaw, the film establishes its premise quickly and without much fuss, dropping watchful inmate Brad (Ryan Gosling look-alike P.J. Boudousqué) into the eponymous juvenile rehabilitation facility.

Grashaw fills in the details of Brad’s past with terse flashbacks

while building tension in the present.

Brad is surrounded by thuggish staff and trustees whose brutality may or may not be sanctioned by the camp’s swaggering commandant (James C. Burns) – though whether he’s unaware of their violations or just casually negligent is initially unclear.

As the film goes on, Grashaw and co-writer Mark Penny slowly escalate their battle-of-wills concept from psychologically credible to unsalvageably over-the-top, repeatedly twisting their narrative for cheap dramatic effect – especially once a time jump in the second half removes all ambiguity.

At that point, Coldwater turns into an overheated thriller, and the more complicated movie that might have been simply goes away. NOrMAN wILNEr

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Reviews are by Norman Wilner (NW), Susan G. Cole (SGC), Glenn Sumi (GS) and Radheyan Simonpillai (RS) unless otherwise specified.

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ABOUT ALEX (Jesse Zwick) is a knockoff of

The Big Chill that lets its Alex (Jason Ritter) survive his suicide attempt. Co-stars Jason Ritter and Jane Levy manage to wrench some emotion out of the material, but the effort is obvious. 98 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre

Ruffalo and Keira Knightley as a washedup music exec and the talent he discovers.

Their chemistry makes shared scenes truly sing. But while Carney manages a few rousing musical numbers, the rest of the film hits too many unbearably false notes.

104 min. NN (RS) Canada Square

BELLE (Amma Asante) spins the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle, daughter of an 18th century British naval officer and an African slave, into a historical biopic that aspires to more complexity than its lavish costume-drama packaging will allow. 104 min. NNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre BOYHOOD (Richard Linklater) is the

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best American movie I’ve seen in years – and one of the very best movies about America ever made, capturing the maturation of Texas kid Mason (Ellar Coltrane) from first grade through leaving for college. If I see another movie more ambitious, more honest or more illuminating this year, I’ll be stunned. 164 min.

NNNNN (NW) Canada Square, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Varsity

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(John Michael McDonagh) folAND SO IT GOES (Rob lows an Irish priest, Father Reiner) is a pleasant James (Brendan Gleeson), EXPANDED REVIEWS diversion designed who’s told he’ll be murnowtoronto.com for mature audidered in a week’s time. But ences. Michael this isn’t a mystery; rather, Douglas and Diane it’s an inquiry into the whole Keaton play neighbours who band togethvillage’s crisis of faith – and by extension, er when he’s put in charge of a grandIreland’s. And it’s great. 101 min. NNNN daughter he never knew existed. Douglas (NW) relishes the role, and Keaton is winning as Canada Square, Varsity a wannabe lounge singer who can’t get CHEF (Jon Favreau) is 20 minutes too through a single song without recalling long and a hair too manipulative, but her recently deceased husband and breakwriter/director/star Favreau is intent on ing into tears. 94 min. NNN (SGC) delivering such a pleasurable little movie Kingsway Theatre that it almost seems unfair to hold his ARE YOU HERE (Matthew Weiner) 112 excesses against him – and you wouldn’t min. See review, page 50. N (NW) want him to cut the cameos from his Opens Aug 22 at Carlton Cinema Marvel buddies. 115 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Kingsway BEGIN AGAIN (John Carney) stars Mark Theatre

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THE TRIP TO ITALY

THRILLER

SNOWPIERCER

A terrific Make sure you eat international cast before seeing this stars in this delicious comedy thrilling Occupy movement starring Steve allegory set on a Coogan and Rob high-speed train Brydon playing fictional versions whose passengers of themselves and are the sole dining and talking survivors of a in fine restaurants global warming throughout Italy. disaster.

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DRAMA

BOYHOOD

Shooting over 12 years, Richard Linklater captures the maturation of Texas kid Mason (Ellar Coltrane, a real find).

Ambitious, honest and illuminating, it’s one of the best American films in years.

ñDAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

(Matt Reeves) harvests the useful plot points of 2011’s clumsy Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes in its first three minutes and never looks back. Where the last one paid lip service to ape/human ethics and rushed through its character development to get to what it thought audiences wanted, Dawn is willing to put in the work, with complex characters on both the human and primate sides. Some subtitles. 130 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande Steeles, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale

DOCTOR WHO SEASON PREMIERE: DEEP BREATH (Ben Wheatley) is a high-def

broadcast of the launch of the new series, starring Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. Includes an exclusive five-minute prequel scene and a 10-minute making-of doc.

105 min.

Aug 25, 7:30 pm, at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, Yonge & Dundas 24; continues at Yonge & Dundas 24

ñTHE DOG

(Allison Berg, Frank Keraudren) looks at the life of John Wojtowicz, whose 1972 attempted bank robbery to pay for his male lover’s sexchange operation inspired the film Dog Day Afternoon. Turns out that was only part of his story. Directors Berg and Keraudren have difficulty organizing the material, but they’re helped by Wojtowicz himself, whose outrageous personality is caught in a series of interviews. 100 min.

NNNN (GS) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Kingsway Theatre

ñTHE DOUBLE

(Richard Ayoade) stars Jesse Eisenberg as meek office drone unhinged by the arrival of a successful, articulate man who looks exactly like him.

It’s arch, weird and very, very funny. 93 min. NNNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre

ñEDGE OF TOMORROW

(Doug Liman) is a surprisingly playful mashup of Groundhog Day and Aliens – an epic-ish SF actioner that’s also refreshingly selfaware, using its rewind-repeat narrative to layer in subtle character beats, clever plot twists and at least one brilliant running gag. And Emily Blunt is great. 113 min. NNNN (NW) Scotiabank Theatre

THE EXPENDABLES 3 (Patrick Hughes) is

Flick Finder

DANCE

STEP UP ALL IN

Alumni from previous instalments of the dance movie franchise reunite for this terrific film about a big competition that involves breaking, krumping, locking and popping.

Michael Fassbender (centre) gets Frank with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Domhnall Gleeson.

the same mediocre actioner as Expendables 1 and 2, with a few fresh faces and without the jokes. This time Sylvester Stallone and his team of mercenaries are after a billionaire arms dealer. An epic climax has our heroes taking on an entire army, but as before, the middle sags badly.

126 min. NN (AD) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

F WORD ñTHENNNN

(Michael Dowse) 100 min. See cover story and interview, page 52.

(NW) Opens Aug 22 at Beach Cinemas, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24

FADING GIGOLO (John Turturro) stars Woody Allen as Murray, pimp to part-time flower arranger Fioravante (director Turturro). It’s an homage to Allen’s films, but who could believe Sharon Stone and Sofía Vergara couldn’t get a threesome together without paying a male third

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party? 98 min. NN (SGC) Regent Theatre

FINDING FELA (Alex Gibney) 119 min. See review, page 56. NNN (NW) Opens Aug 22 at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

ñFINDING VIVIAN MAIER

(John Maloof, Charlie Siskel) sifts through some of the 100,000 photographs shot by nanny and compulsive hoarder Vivian Maier, constructing a compelling portrait of a mysterious artist who refused to be seen. 83 min. NNNN (RS) Kingsway Theatre

ñFRANK

(Lenny Abrahamson) takes a central theme of journalist/screenwriter Jon Ronson’s work – our fascination with the unknowable – and runs with it, reimagining Ronson’s time with the 80s novelty singer Frank Sidebottom as the story of a lost young man’s experience with an enigmatic musician (Michael Fassbender, amazing even disguised). It’s really something. 95 min. NNNN (NW) Carlton Cinema

FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller)

102 min. See Also Opening, page 57.

Opens Aug 22 at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24

ñTHE GERMAN DOCTOR

(Lucía Puenzo) is an appropriately creepy what-if drama about an encounter between a 12-year-old girl (Florencia Bado) and fugitive Nazi Josef Mengele (Álex Brendemühl) in Patagonia circa 1960. It plays like a finely rendered short story, forgoing jolts for a long, unpleasant shiver of understanding. Subtitled. 90 min. NNNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre

GET ON UP (Tate Taylor) is like a wiki-

Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, Yonge & Dundas 24

ñTHE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

(Wes Anderson) finds director/co-writer Anderson building a magnificent playhouse, populating it with actors he knows and trusts – among them Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jeff Goldblum and Edward Norton – and running riot. And when moments of genuine emotion pierce that perfectly constructed artifice, they hit as powerfully as ever. 100 min. NNNN (NW) Kingsway Theatre, Mt Pleasant

ñGUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

(James Gunn) is a blockbuster space adventure about misfit heroes trying to save the universe from a maniac (Lee Pace) bent on wiping out everything and everybody who isn’t him. In the hands of director/cowriter Gunn, it is easily the weirdest, loosest thing to come out of Marvel Studios to date. 122 min. NNNN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24

HERCULES (Brett Ratner) brings the Rush

Hour trilogy and X-Men: The Final Stand director’s signature mediocrity to the sword-and-sandal genre. It’s sluggish and bland; the only sequence that stands out has Hercules and the Thracian army battling a few hundred bald, bearded, body-painted maniacs. 98 min. NN (NW) 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande Steeles, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Yorkdale

ñAN HONEST LIAR

movie on James Brown, charting highlights from the Godfather of Soul’s life and career while exhibiting very little soul of its own. That’s too bad since the movie features stellar work from Chadwick Boseman, who delivers a precise impersonation of Brown’s gravelly voice and eccentric moves, and lends emotional weight to the few scenes that deserve it.

138 min. NN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Yonge & Dundas 24

(Justin Weinstein, Tyler Measom) profiles James Randi, a Toronto-born magician and escape artist who reinvented himself as the world’s premier debunker of psychics and faith healers – most famously by helping Johnny Carson discredit Uri Geller on The Tonight Show in 1973. The man’s decency comes through loud and clear. 91 min.

NNNN (NW) Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Kingsway Theatre

THE GIVER (Phillip Noyce) is adapted with

(Dean DeBlois) expands the world of the original by introducing a new villain and a new element of the hero’s backstory. But its greatest strength remains the relationship between Jay Baruchel’s Hiccup and his mute but amazingly expressive dragon Toothless. Dragon 2 is at its best when it just leans into that. 102 min. NNNN (NW) Canada Square, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande Steeles, Queensway, SilverCity Yonge, Yonge & Dundas 24

workman-like fidelity from Lois Lowry’s forerunner of the YA dystopian genre, offering little more than a snack between Hunger Games. In a sterile futuristic society where people don’t perceive colour, several nifty ideas (some with a troubling Christian slant) play out, but the movie zips through them in a way that will only satisfy genre fans. 91 min. NN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress

ñHOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2

= Critics’ Pick NNNNN = Top ten of the year NNNN = Honourable mention NNN = Entertaining NN = Mediocre N = Bomb

The hundred-FooT Journey (Lasse Hallström) gives big fun to foodies. When family patriarch Om Puri opens a Bollywood-style eatery in a Gallic town across from the Michelin-approved resto owned

by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), intense competition ensues. There are no surprises but lots of pleasures: Puri and Mirren are obviously having a gas, and it’s literally a feast for the eyes. Prepare to want to eat afterwards. 115 min. nnn (SGC) Beach Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Promenade, SilverCity Yonge, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24 I dream oF WIres (Robert Fantinatto) 93

min. See review, page 63. nn (José Teodoro) Aug 22, 9:30 pm, at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

IF I sTay (R.J. Cutler) 101 min. See Also

Opening, page 57.

Opens Aug 22 at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

InTo The sTorm (Steven Quale) is a found-footage riff on Twister, presented as a documentary about that time a team of weather researchers and a few civilians were thrown together – and wrenched apart, and thrown together again – by a massive superstorm. The bare-bones approach compensates for a lot of the disaster genre’s usual shortcomings, and the CG is very convincing. 89 min. nnn (NW) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

ton Cinema, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

look and puts a glorious twist on the kiss, but kids may find it too scary. Big fun, but definitely for grown-ups. 97 min. nnnn (SGC) Kingsway Theatre, Yonge & Dundas 24

ñThe lunChBox

ña masTer BuIlder

(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. The film paints an assured, affecting picture of loneliness and longing amidst modern Mumbai’s hustle and bustle. 105 min. nnnn (RS) Mt Pleasant

magIC In The moonlIghT (Woody Allen)

is lazy. Allen’s 1920s-set story about magician Stanley (Colin Firth), who revels in debunking spiritualists, isn’t funny or full of ideas. Normally I’d grumble about a storyline that forces me to root for the mid-50s Firth to get it on with the 20something Emma Stone’s spiritualist, but I was too bored to care. 98 min. nn (SGC) Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Queensway, Varsity

ñmaleFICenT

(Robert Stromberg) applies the Wicked formula to the Sleeping Beauty story, with Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, the sprite-turned-avenger who lays a curse on the princess in the neighbouring kingdom. It’s spectacular to

(Jonathan Demme) is an film of Wallace Shawn’s recent translation and adaptation of the Ibsen play, shot largely in close-ups with small digital cameras pressing in on the struggles playing out on the faces of the actors (among them Shawn, Andre Gregory, Julie Hagerty and Lisa Joyce). It’s a work any theatre fan needs to see. 127 min. nnnn (NW) Kingsway Theatre

monTy pyThon lIve (mosTly) is a highdef screening of a reunion of the five surviving members of the British comedy troupe. 170 min.

Yonge & Dundas 24

mood IndIgo (Michel Gondry) tracks the doomed romance of Colin (Romain Duris) and Chloé (Audrey Tautou). They meet, have a lovely date, and on their honeymoon she contracts a strange disease that sees a water lily flowering in her right lung. Ah, non! It’s an endless cascade of adorable horseshit. Subtitled. 95 min. n (NW) Royal (see Indie & Rep Film, page 63)

SPECTACULAR!

“

REINVIGORATES THE ROMANTIC COMEDY.”

FANTASTICALLY CLEVER .”

ña mosT WanTed man

(Anton Corbijn) plays out John le Carré’s tangled tale of surveillance and counterintelligence with elegance and grace. In a final, masterful lead performance, Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a German intelligence officer tracking a Chechen Muslim (Grigory Dobrygin) through Hamburg. Director Corbijn uses clear visual strategies to show us the hows, wheres and whys of the story even before we understand what’s really at stake. And the centre of his movie is Hoffman, watchful and worried and vulnerable and alive. Some subtitles. 121 min. nnnn (NW) Canada Square, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24

mr. peaBody & sherman (Rob

Minkoff) 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 continued on page 60 œ

A Thoughtful Romance

“

that hasn’t really been nailed since

When Harry Met Sally.”

Andrew Parker,

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“

See it on a date, see it with a friend, see it by yourself... Just see it.”

A RARE GEM.

IT Was you CharlIe (Emmanuel Shirin-

“

ian) looks frickin’ gorgeous, thanks to ace cinematographer Luc Montpellier, but it’s otherwise a mess – a mopey, sluggish study of a suicidal doorman (Michael D Cohen) that builds to a staggeringly obvious twist. 80 min. nn (NW) Kingsway Theatre, TIFF Bell Lightbox

Funny, sharp and sweet.

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Norm Wilner,

“YOU ’ VE

NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS.”

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ñland ho!

CHARMING.” Betsy Sharkey,

(Aaron Katz, Martha Stephens) is a lovely little nothing of a movie about two men in their 60s (Paul Eenhoorn, Earl Lynn Nelson) reconnecting with each other, and themselves, on an awkward tour of Iceland. It’s just utterly pleasurable to watch these guys muck around for an hour and a half, learning nothing they don’t absolutely have to. 95 min. nnnn (NW) Canada Square

THE DIRTIEST WORD IN ROMANCE – FRIENDS

leT’s Be Cops (Luke Greenfield) depends

entirely on the easy chemistry of New Girl co-stars Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. goofing around in a dopey comedy about two Los Angeles roommates who dress up as LAPD officers for a costume party, keep the charade going for fun and wind up in a turf war with a Georgian gangster (James D’Arcy). The ending’s a bust, but the actors are fun. 100 min. nnn (NW) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

luCy (Luc Besson) marks Besson’s return to directing fierce females in kick-ass action films. The film doesn’t make a ton of sense, but it’s fun and silly enough to pass the time. Scarlett Johansson plays an American student-turned-unsuspectingdrug-mule who finds herself with a superbrain. The action scenes are the real star, including one jaw-dropping car chase sequence through Paris. 89 min. nnn (GS) 401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Carl-

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98 min. See review, page 50. NN (NW) Opens Aug 27 at Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Rainbow Market Square, Yonge & Dundas 24

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humour. 92 min. NNN (RS) Kingsway Theatre

ñNight MOves

(Kelly Reichardt) is a low-key, high-stakes thriller about three activists (Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning, Peter Sarsgaard) who come together to blow up a dam in the Pacific

Northwest, and what happens in the aftermath of that operation. Layered with social insight, dense character detail and genuine tension, it’s like micro-Michael Mann. 113 min. NNNN (NW) TIFF Bell Lightbox

the NOveMber MaN (Roger Donaldson)

(Gillian Robespierre) is a sharply observed character study built around a knockout performance by Jenny Slate as a Brooklyn stand-up comic mining her life for material even as her world falls apart. Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Richard Kind and Polly Draper contribute fine supporting performances, but this is Slate’s movie from beginning to end. 85 min. NNNN (NW)

“HEARTFELT, NATURAL, AND HILARIOUS”

Kingsway Theatre

the ONe i lOve (Charlie McDowell) 91

min. See review, page 56. NNN (SGC) Opens Aug 22 at Carlton Cinema

PlaNes: Fire & resCue 3d (Roberts Gannaway) is an economy flight as far as animated movies go but one that will elicit few complaints. There’s little in the way of bells and whistles in the workmanlike story, characters and visual design, yet the result is a satisfactory kids’ toon about Dusty the crop-duster’s transition from racer to firefighter that does a fine job saluting the real people on the job. 84 min.

NNN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24 the Privileged (Leah Walker) is an uninspired psychological thriller starring Joshua Close (late of the Fargo TV series) as a young lawyer drawn into a power game with his boss (True Blood’s Sam Trammell) at a cottage. Competently made, but no surprises whatsoever. 79 min. NN (NW) Kingsway Theatre

SCREENCRUSH

the Purge: aNarChy (James DeMonaco)

has a bland new cast who play everyday folks scrambling to survive the annual event that legalizes murder for 12 hours, an insidious way for the rich to eradicate the poor. The budding franchise’s halfbaked, insincere critique of class warfare and the second amendment is a highminded justification for its real function: to get audiences giddy watching people mutilate each other as blood washes down the popcorn. 104 min. NN (RS) 401 & Morningside, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Yorkdale

ñriCh hill NNNN

(Andrew Droz Palermo, Tracy Droz Tragos) 93 min. See review, page 55.

(GS) Opens Aug 22 at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

ñseñOritas

(Lina Rodriguez) 87 min.

See review, page 50. NNNN (RS) Opens Aug 22 at TIFF Bell Lightbox

sex taPe (Jake Kasdan) tracks married

couple Annie and Jay (Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel), who try to spice up their stale sex life by making a sex tape, which somehow gets forwarded to the tablets of a small group of friends, including Annie’s prospective employer (Rob Lowe). It’s an okay time-waster with a few big laughs, more small ones and a lot of unfunny scenes of people yelling in panic. 95 min.

NNN (Andrew Dowler) Colossus, Grande - Steeles, Queensway, Yonge & Dundas 24

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(Johnny Darrell) is an epic sci-fi adventure about a hero and his friends who use slugs to battle evil. 70 min.

Aug 21, 12:55 pm, at 401 & Morningside; Aug 21 and 23, 12:55 pm, at Colossus SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

ñsNOwPierCer

(Bong Joon-ho) takes a supremely ridiculous premise – 17 years after an attempt to curb global warming freezes the planet, the only life left on Earth is jammed aboard a constantly speeding train where a few dozen people living in steerage plot to overthrow their upper-class masters a dozen cars ahead – and turns it into a gripping, thrilling and utterly credible adventure. See it with a crowd. Some subtitles. 126 min.

NNNNN (NW) Royal, TIFF Bell Lightbox

ñsteP uP all iN 3d

(Trish Sie) has a climactic battle so visually graceful, invigorating and altogether stunning that it crip-walks all over every other franchise movie this summer. The Step Up movies take us back to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Every poorly written conversation, flirtation and conflict is just the lead-in to a dazzling routine where fluid bodies romance each other and the camera at the same time. 112 min. NNNN (RS)

401 & Morningside, Canada Square, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

teeNage MutaNt NiNja turtles (Jona-

than Liebesman) is an overblown superhero adventure that tries to get by on bombast but too often it feels like an orgy of in-your-face 3D and a loud, oppressive score supporting bargain-basement plot, characters and big action set pieces. Four turtles and a rat mutate and develop martial arts skills to battle the evil Foot Clan and its plan to dominate New York.

101 min. NN (AD) 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Carlton Cinema, Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Humber Cinemas, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

ñtO be takei

(Jennifer M. Kroot) 93 min. See review, page 56. NNNN (GS) Opens Aug 22 at TIFF Bell Lightbox

ñthe triP tO italy

(Michael Winterbottom) finds Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and director Winterbottom reuniting for another grand tour of fine dining, conversation and deep human insight, this time knocking around a splendid series of hotels and restaurants in scenic Italy. Delightful. 108 min. NNNN (NW) Colossus, Varsity

ñ22 juMP street

(Phil Lord, Christopher Miller) is basically just a toy box full of wonderful things, a sequel to Lord and Miller’s self-aware TV adaptation that levels up accordingly, with terrific chases and fights that stay grounded in the contrast between Channing Tatum’s gung-ho energy and Jonah Hill’s nervous hesitation. Stay for the credits. 112 min.

NNNN (NW) Colossus, Scotiabank Theatre

walkiNg the CaMiNO: six ways tO saNtiagO (Lydia Smith) is a spectacular

snore, tracking a dozen pilgrims making their way along Spain’s historic trail to Santiago de Campostela, delivering more bromides than a 19th-century apothecary.

It is good to look at, but go watch a travelogue if that’s what you’re after. Some subtitles. 84 min. NN (SGC) Kingsway Theatre

wheN the gaMe staNds tall (Thomas

Carter) 115 min. See Also Opening, page 57.

Opens Aug 22 at Canada Square, Colossus, Eglinton Town Centre, Queensway, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24

wOrds aNd PiCtures (Fred Schepisi) finds prep-school teachers Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche arguing whether words or pictures are the most powerful communication tool humans have evolved. The stars dive into their repugnant characters with everything they’ve got, apparently confident no one will ever see the finished product. Well, there’s always hope. 115 min. N (NW) Kingsway Theatre

ñx-MeN: days OF Future Past

(Bryan Singer) is really just an excuse to let the all-star casts of the original X-Men trilogy and 2011’s sprightly X-Men: First Class share the same feature while the effects crew comes up with nifty new gags and suitably spectacular set pieces.

And Michael Fassbender is once again an even more charismatic Magneto than Ian McKellen. Some subtitles. 131 min. NNNN (NW) Scotiabank Theatre

yves saiNt laureNt (Jalil Lespert) covers

about 20 years in the life of its subject, from 1958 to 78, by simply telling us what the legendary fashion designer (played by Pierre Niney) did and with whom he slept, one event at a time. And that gets awfully dull. Subtitled. 106 min. NN (NW) Varsity, Yonge & Dundas 24 3

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BLOOR HOT DOCS CINEMA (I) 506 BLOOR ST. W., 416-637-3123

THE DOG (14A) Thu 6:30 FINDING FELA (PG) Fri 9:00 Sat 3:00 Sun 6:00 Mon, Wed 8:45 Tue 6:15 AN HONEST LIAR (PG) Thu 4:00, 9:00 I DREAM OF WIRES (G) Sat 9:30 RICH HILL (14A) Fri 4:00, 6:30 Sat 12:30, 6:00 Sun 3:45, 9:00 Mon, Wed 6:30 Tue 9:00

CARLTON CINEMA (I) 20 CARLTON, 416-494-9371

ARE YOU HERE Fri-Wed 1:40, 4:10, 6:55, 9:20 CHEF (14A) Thu 1:40 COLDWATER Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:00, 6:45, 9:15 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) Thu 1:20, 4:00, 6:45, 9:25 Fri-Mon, Wed 4:00, 9:10 Tue 4:00, 9:10, 11:00 THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG) 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15 Tue 11:05 late FRANK (14A) Thu 1:50 4:05 6:55 9:05 Fri-Wed 1:50, 4:05, 6:55, 9:00 Tue 11:40 late THE GIVER (PG) Thu 1:25 4:15 7:00 9:10 Fri-Wed 1:25, 4:15, 7:00, 9:25 Tue 11:35 late GOOD WILL HUNTING Sat 7:00 INTO THE STORM (PG) Thu 1:30, 3:45, 7:05, 9:20 LET’S BE COPS (14A) Thu 1:30 4:20 6:40 9:35 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:20, 6:40, 9:30 LUCY (14A) Thu 1:45, 3:50, 6:45, 9:00 Fri, Sun 1:45, 3:50, 7:05, 9:35 Sat, Wed 1:45, 3:50, 9:35 Mon 1:45, 3:50 Tue 1:45, 3:50, 7:05, 9:35, 11:30 THE ONE I LOVE Fri-Wed 1:20, 3:45, 7:00, 9:05 RAINDANCE INDIE NITE Thu 7:00 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG) 1:35, 6:50 Thu 4:10, 9:30 TORONTO FILM SOCIETY Mon 7:00 THE ZERO THEOREM (14A) Thu 4:05, 9:20

RAINBOW MARKET SQUARE (I) MARKET SQUARE, 80 FRONT ST E, 416-494-9371

THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG) 12:35, 3:35, 6:55, 9:30 Sat, Tue 11:15 late FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR (18A) Thu 9:15 Fri, Sun-Mon, Wed 12:40, 2:45, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Sat, Tue 12:40, 2:45, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45, 11:45 THE GIVER (PG) Thu 4:45, 7:05, 9:15 Fri-Wed 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:15 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG) Thu 12:30, 3:30, 6:50 Fri, Sun-Mon, Wed 12:30, 3:30, 6:50, 9:35 Sat, Tue 12:30, 3:30, 6:50, 9:35, 11:30 INTO THE STORM (PG) Thu 12:40, 2:45, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25 LET’S BE COPS (14A) Thu-Tue 12:25, 2:35, 4:50, 7:00, 9:20 THE NOVEMBER MAN (14A) Wed 12:25, 2:35, 4:50, 7:00, 9:20 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG) 12:45, 2:55, 5:05, 7:15, 9:40 Sat, Tue 11:40 late

7:10, 10:00 Fri-Sun 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Mon-Tue 4:10, 7:00, 10:00 Wed 4:10, 7:30, 10:30 DOCTOR WHO SEASON PREMIERE: DEEP BREATH Mon 7:30 EDGE OF TOMORROW (PG) Thu 1:50, 5:00, 10:20 Fri-Sat 1:40, 4:35, 7:40, 10:20 Sun 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50 MonWed 1:25, 4:00, 6:50, 9:50 THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG) Thu 1:20, 3:30, 4:20, 6:40, 7:20, 9:40 Fri 1:20, 3:35, 4:20, 6:30, 7:20, 9:25, 10:20 Sat 12:40, 1:20, 3:35, 4:20, 6:30, 7:20, 9:25, 10:20 Sun 1:20, 3:00, 4:20, 6:10, 7:20, 9:10, 10:15 Mon 1:10, 3:00, 4:00, 6:10, 9:10, 10:15 Tue 1:10, 3:00, 4:00, 6:10, 7:20, 9:10, 10:15 Wed 1:10, 3:00, 4:00, 6:10, 7:10, 9:20, 10:15 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (18A) Thu 10:30 Fri 1:30, 2:55, 4:10, 5:35, 7:00, 8:10, 9:35, 10:35 Sat 12:30, 1:30, 2:55, 4:10, 5:35, 7:00, 8:00, 9:35, 10:35 Sun 1:30, 2:45, 4:10, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 10:30 Mon-Tue 1:35, 2:45, 4:20, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 10:30 Wed 1:35, 2:45, 4:20, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:35, 10:30 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG) Thu 3:45, 6:30, 9:20 Fri 3:15, 6:10, 9:15 Sat 12:30, 3:15, 6:10, 9:15 Sun-Wed 3:10, 6:00, 8:50 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D (PG) Thu 1:30, 3:15, 4:20, 6:00, 8:45 Fri-Sat 1:00, 4:00, 6:50, 9:55 Sun 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:40 Mon-Wed 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:40 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:50, 7:40, 10:20 Fri-Sun 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 HERCULES 3D (PG) Thu 2:45, 5:20, 7:50, 10:10 Fri 2:15, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Sat 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 10:00 SunMon, Wed 2:10, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30 Tue 2:10, 4:45, 7:10, 9:25 INTO THE STORM (PG) Thu 1:40, 2:00, 4:00, 4:40, 6:15, 6:50, 8:30, 9:05 Fri 1:10, 3:25, 5:50, 8:20, 10:35 Sat 12:50, 3:25, 5:50, 8:20, 10:35 Sun-Wed 2:20, 5:00, 7:20, 9:50 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (14A) Thu 1:40, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Fri-Sat 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Sun 1:45, 4:40, 7:05, 9:40 Mon-Tue 1:45, 4:35, 7:10, 9:40 Wed 1:45, 4:35, 10:05 22 JUMP STREET (14A) Thu 1:10, 3:45, 7:40, 9:50 Fri-Wed 2:30, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:00, 6:50, 9:50 Fri-Sat 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35 Sun 12:55, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20 Mon-Wed 3:20, 6:20, 9:10

TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX (I) 350 KING ST W, 416-599-8433

BOYHOOD (14A) Thu 12:00, 3:15, 6:00, 9:15 Fri-Sat, TueWed 12:00, 3:15, 6:00, 9:20 Sun 12:00, 2:00, 5:20, 8:30 Mon 6:00, 7:45, 9:00 IT WAS YOU CHARLIE (14A) Thu 2:30, 7:00 Fri 3:00, 9:45 Sat 12:45, 9:30 Sun 3:30, 9:10 Mon 9:10 Tue 12:45, 3:05, 9:15 Wed 12:30, 3:05, 9:20 NIGHT MOVES (14A) Thu 12:05, 4:35, 9:10 SEÑORITAS (14A) Fri-Wed 7:00 SNOWPIERCER (14A) Thu 12:30, 3:20, 6:35, 9:30 Fri 12:15, 3:20, 9:15 Sat 3:20, 6:50, 9:10 Sun 12:15, 3:20, 9:20 Mon 6:15, 9:30 Tue 12:15, 3:20, 6:35, 9:30 Wed 12:15, 3:20, 6:35, 9:10 TO BE TAKEI (PG) Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 12:30, 3:00, 6:45, 8:50 Mon 6:45, 8:50

VARSITY (CE)

55 BLOOR ST W, 416-961-6304 BOYHOOD (14A) Thu 1:00 4:30 8:10 Fri-Wed 1:00, 4:30, 8:15 CALVARY (14A) Thu 2:15, 4:40, 7:00, 9:30 THE F WORD (14A) Fri-Sun 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:30 Mon-Wed 12:30, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (18A) Fri-Sun 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Mon-Wed 2:05, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D (PG) Thu 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10 Fri-Sun 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 Mon-Wed 1:50, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20 THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Thu 1:10 4:10 7:10 10:10 Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:15, 7:10, 10:10 MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT (PG) Thu 3:50, 7:15, 9:45 Fri 4:45, 7:20, 10:00 Sat-Sun 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 10:00 Mon-Wed 3:45, 7:45, 10:15

A MOST WANTED MAN (14A) Thu 12:45, 3:35, 6:35, 9:30 Fri-Sun 12:40, 3:35, 6:35, 9:25 Mon-Wed 12:45, 6:35, 9:45 THE TRIP TO ITALY Thu 2:05, 4:50, 7:30, 10:20 Fri-Wed 1:20, 4:05, 7:00, 9:50 YVES SAINT LAURENT Thu 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20

VIP SCREENINGS

THE F WORD (14A) Fri-Wed 2:00, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (18A) Sat-Wed 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Thu 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 9:00 THE TRIP TO ITALY Thu 1:40, 4:15, 6:50, 9:25 Fri-Sun 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:30

YONGE & DUNDAS 24 (CE) 10 DUNDAS ST E, 416-977-9262

THE ADMIRAL: ROARING CURRENTS (14A) Thu 12:55, 4:05, 7:00, 10:10 Fri, Mon-Wed 3:25, 6:40, 9:50 Sat-Sun 12:25, 3:25, 6:40, 9:50 DOCTOR WHO SEASON PREMIERE: DEEP BREATH Mon 7:30, 10:10 Tue-Wed 10:10 ENTERTAINMENT (PG) Thu 3:40, 9:35 THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG) Thu 3:45, 7:00, 10:00 Fri, Mon 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Tue-Wed 6:30, 9:30 THE F WORD (14A) Fri-Wed 1:50, 4:25, 7:10, 10:05 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (18A) Thu 9:00 Fri, Wed 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Mon-Tue 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 GET ON UP (14A) Thu 1:00, 10:05 GIRLS (PG) Thu 6:40 THE GIVER (PG) Thu 5:10, 7:40, 10:15 Fri-Wed 1:15, 3:40, 6:55, 9:40 THE GOONIES (PG) Fri 12:45, 7:00 Sat 7:25, 10:00 Sun 12:45, 7:15, 9:55 Mon 4:35 Tue-Wed 1:00, 7:30 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG) Thu 3:00, 6:30, 9:30 Fri, Mon-Tue 3:00, 6:00 Sat-Sun 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 Wed 6:00 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D (PG) Thu 2:30, 5:30 FriWed 9:00 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE (PG) Mon-Wed 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Thu-Fri 2:50, 5:30 Sat-Sun 11:55, 2:50, 5:30 Mon-Wed 1:15 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 3D (PG) Thu-Sun 7:55, 10:25 THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Thu 1:30, 3:25, 4:25, 6:20, 7:20, 9:20, 10:20 Fri, Mon-Wed 12:55, 4:05, 7:00, 10:10 Sat-Sun 12:45, 4:05, 7:00, 10:10 IF I STAY (PG) Thu 7:20, 10:10 Fri, Wed 1:00, 3:45, 4:00, 6:35, 7:00, 9:20, 10:00 Sat-Sun 1:00, 1:15, 3:45, 4:00, 6:35, 7:00, 9:20, 10:00 Mon-Tue 1:00, 3:45, 4:00, 6:35, 6:50, 9:20, 9:50 INTO THE STORM (PG) Thu 3:20, 6:00 LET’S BE COPS (14A) Thu 1:10, 2:00, 3:50, 4:30, 4:40, 6:30, 7:15, 7:30, 9:15, 10:00, 10:30 Fri 1:10, 2:00, 3:50, 4:40, 5:00, 6:25, 7:15, 8:00, 9:15, 10:05, 10:50 Sat-Sun 1:10, 2:00, 2:15, 3:50, 4:40, 5:00, 6:25, 7:15, 8:00, 9:15, 10:05, 10:50 Mon 1:10, 2:00, 3:50, 4:40, 5:00, 6:25, 8:00, 9:15, 10:15, 10:45 Tue 1:10, 2:00, 3:50, 4:40, 5:00, 6:25, 7:15, 8:00, 9:15, 10:15, 10:45 Wed 1:10, 2:00, 3:50, 4:40, 5:00, 6:25, 7:15, 8:00, 9:15, 10:15, 10:50 LUCY (14A) Thu 8:30 Mon-Wed 1:30, 4:00, 6:15, 8:30, 10:45 LUCY: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (14A) Thu 3:00, 6:00, 8:15, 10:30 Fri-Sun 1:00, 4:00, 6:15, 8:30, 10:45 MALEFICENT (PG) Thu 3:35 MARDAANI Fri-Wed 2:30, 6:20, 9:45 MONTY PYTHON LIVE (MOSTLY) Fri 3:25, 9:45 Sun 3:35 Mon 1:00 Tue 3:45 Wed 3:55 A MOST WANTED MAN (14A) Thu 3:25 6:45 9:45 Fri-Wed 3:15, 6:45, 9:45 Sat-Sun 11:55 mat THE NOVEMBER MAN (14A) Wed 1:45, 4:35, 7:35, 10:20 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (G) Thu 1:05 RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (PG) Thu 6:30, 9:30 SEX TAPE (14A) 4:50, 7:25, 9:55 Thu 2:25 mat Sat-Sun 11:55, 2:25 mat SINGHAM RETURNS Thu 2:35, 6:05, 9:40 Fri, Mon-Wed 2:55, 6:10, 9:25 Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:15, 6:20, 9:25 SLUGTERRA: RETURN OF THE ELEMENTALS (PG) Thu, Sat 12:55 STEP UP: ALL IN 3D (PG) Thu 1:15, 4:00, 6:55, 9:40 THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY (14A) Sat 4:00 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG) Thu 3:30 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:10, 6:40 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 3D (PG) Thu 1:55, 4:30, 6:35, 7:30, 9:30, 10:00 Fri, Mon-Wed 1:55, 4:45, 7:30, 9:30, 10:00 Sat-Sun 12:00, 2:20, 4:45, 7:30, 9:30, 10:00 THE TEMPEST: ENCORE PERFORMANCE Thu 3:00

WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL (PG) Fri-Wed 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 YVES SAINT LAURENT Fri-Wed 1:05, 3:55, 6:50, 9:35

Midtown CANADA SQUARE (CE) 2200 YONGE ST, 416-646-0444

BEGIN AGAIN (14A) Thu 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 BOYHOOD (14A) Thu, Mon-Wed 2:50, 6:40 Fri 4:30, 8:00 Sat-Sun 12:50, 4:30, 8:00 CALVARY (14A) Fri 3:50, 6:35, 9:20 Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:20 Mon-Wed 2:00, 4:35, 7:10 CHEF (14A) Thu 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 Fri 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 SatSun 1:10, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 Mon-Wed 2:25, 4:55, 7:25 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) Fri, Mon-Wed 3:00 Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:30 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 3D (PG) Fri 6:00, 9:00 Sat-Sun 7:40 Mon-Wed 7:00 GET ON UP (14A) Thu 2:00, 4:50, 7:00 Fri 3:00 Sat-Sun 12:45 Mon-Wed 2:10 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Fri 3:30, 6:15 SatSun 12:30, 3:30, 6:15 Mon-Wed 2:15, 4:50 INTO THE STORM (PG) Fri 9:10 Sat-Sun 9:00 Mon-Wed 7:25 LAND HO! (14A) Thu 2:40, 4:50, 7:40 LUCY (14A) Fri 6:15, 8:50 Sat-Sun 3:45, 6:15, 8:50 MonWed 5:05, 7:40 A MOST WANTED MAN (14A) Thu 2:20, 5:10, 7:40 Fri 3:10, 6:00, 8:45 Sat-Sun 12:40, 3:20, 6:00, 8:45 Mon-Wed 2:30, 5:05, 7:40 ONCE A PRINCESS (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:30, 6:55 STEP UP: ALL IN 3D (PG) Thu 2:10, 4:40, 7:15 WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL (PG) Fri 3:20, 6:25, 9:15 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:25, 6:25, 9:15 Mon-Wed 2:00, 4:45, 7:30

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675 MT PLEASANT RD, 416-489-8484 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Fri 9:15 Sat 9:20 Sun, Wed 7:00 THE LUNCHBOX (PG) Thu-Sat, Tue 7:00 Sun 4:30

REGENT THEATRE (I) 551 MT PLEASANT RD, 416-480-9884

FADING GIGOLO (14A) Fri 9:15 Sat 4:30, 9:15 Sun, Wed 7:00 THE GRAND SEDUCTION (PG) Thu-Sat, Tue 7:00 Sun 4:30

SILVERCITY YONGE (CE) 2300 YONGE ST, 416-544-1236

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) Thu 4:00 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 3D (PG) Thu 7:10, 10:05 DOCTOR WHO SEASON PREMIERE: DEEP BREATH Mon 7:30 THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 Fri-Sun 1:20, 4:15, 7:20, 10:20 Mon 1:20, 4:15, 10:15 Tue-Wed 1:20, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 THE F WORD (14A) 2:10, 4:40, 7:40, 10:10 Mon only 2:10 4:40 7:20 10:10 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (18A) Fri, Sun 1:30, 5:00, 8:00, 10:30 Sat 1:30, 3:15, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Mon-Wed 1:40, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 THE GIVER (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:10, 5:35, 7:50, 10:15 Fri-Tue 2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9:20 Wed 4:35, 6:50, 9:20 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG) Thu-Fri, Sun-Wed 1:30 Sat 12:30 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D (PG) Thu 4:25, 7:15, 10:00 Fri-Sun 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Mon-Wed 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG) Thu 1:20 THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Thu-Sun 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55 Mon-Wed 1:15, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55 IF I STAY (PG) Fri-Wed 1:50, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 INTO THE STORM (PG) Thu 1:50, 4:40, 6:50, 9:20 LET’S BE COPS (14A) Thu 1:05, 3:50, 7:30, 10:10 Fri-Sun 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:40 Mon-Wed 1:15, 3:50, 6:40, 9:40 LUCY (14A) Thu 1:40, 4:20, 6:40, 9:40 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG) 2:00, 4:50 Thu 7:40 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 3D (PG) Thu 10:10 FriSun 7:50, 10:30 Mon-Wed 7:50, 10:15

Metro

West End HUMBER CINEMAS (I) 2442 BLOOR ST. WEST, 416-769-2442

THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG) Thu 1:20 4:10 7:00 9:50 Fri-Wed 1:00, 3:40, 6:50, 9:50 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR (18A) FriSun, Tue-Wed 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Mon 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG) 1:10, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY (PG) Fri-Wed 1:20, 7:00, 7:10, 9:30 INTO THE STORM (PG) Thu 1:45, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:30, 6:50, 9:30

KINGSWAY THEATRE (I) 3030 BLOOR ST W, 416-232-1939

ABOUT ALEX (14A) Thu 10:15 Fri, Sun, Tue 10:25 AND SO IT GOES (PG) Thu 5:15 Sat, Mon, Wed 1:45 BELLE (PG) Thu-Fri, Sun, Tue 12:05 CHEF (14A) Thu-Fri, Sun, Tue 1:45, 8:30 Sat, Mon, Wed 8:30 COLDWATER Fri-Wed 7:00 THE DOG (14A) Sat, Mon, Wed 8:45 THE DOUBLE (14A) Sat, Mon, Wed 10:15 FINDING VIVIAN MAIER (PG) Thu 12:55 Fri, Sun, Tue 11:45 THE GERMAN DOCTOR (PG) Sat, Mon, Wed 11:45 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (14A) Sat, Mon, Wed 12:05 AN HONEST LIAR (PG) Fri-Wed 5:25 IDA (PG) Thu 11:25 Fri, Sun, Tue 1:25 IT WAS YOU CHARLIE (14A) Fri-Wed 7:00 MALEFICENT (PG) Thu 3:35 Fri-Wed 3:45 A MASTER BUILDER Thu 3:55 Sat, Mon, Wed 1:25 MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (G) Thu-Fri, Sun, Tue 10:30 NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON (14A) Thu 2:20 Sat, Mon, Wed 3:30 OBVIOUS CHILD (14A) Thu 8:05 Fri, Sun, Tue 8:45 PALO ALTO (14A) Fri, Sun, Tue 10:15 THE PRIVILEGED Thu 9:40 Sat, Mon, Wed 10:25 RIO 2 (G) Sat, Mon, Wed 10:30 WALKING THE CAMINO: SIX WAYS TO SANTIAGO (G) Thu 7:00 Fri-Wed 5:30 WORDS AND PICTURES Thu 6:05 Fri, Sun, Tue 3:30

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1025 THE QUEENSWAY, QEW & ISLINGTON, 416-503-0424 BOYHOOD (14A) Thu 1:25, 4:55, 8:30 Fri 2:30, 6:05, 9:45 Sat 2:30, 6:05, 9:35 Sun 3:10, 6:45, 10:20 Mon-Tue 4:50, 8:30 Wed 3:30, 6:10, 9:55 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG) Thu 12:55, 4:00 Fri-Sat 3:30 Sun 3:10 Mon 3:25 Tue-Wed 3:20 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 3D (PG) Thu 7:05, 10:05 Fri-Sat 6:50, 9:50 Sun-Wed 6:30, 9:30 DOCTOR WHO SEASON PREMIERE: DEEP BREATH Mon 7:30 EPIC (PG) Sat 11:00 Wed 12:15 THE EXPENDABLES 3 (PG) Thu 12:35, 3:35, 4:15, 6:30, 7:30, 10:45 Fri 1:20, 3:20, 4:35, 6:30, 7:30, 9:40, 10:35 Sat 12:15, 1:20, 3:20, 4:35, 6:30, 7:30, 9:40, 10:35 Sun 12:15, 1:20, 3:20, 4:20, 6:30, 7:20, 9:40, 10:15 Mon-Tue 1:20, 3:15, 4:20, 6:15, 7:20, 9:20, 10:15 Wed 1:30, 3:15, 4:20, 6:15, 7:20, 9:20, 10:15 THE F WORD (14A) Fri 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15 Sat 11:50, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15 Sun 11:55, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10 Mon-Tue 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10 Wed 2:10, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10 FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D (18A) Thu 9:15, 9:30 Fri 12:30, 3:00, 5:00, 5:35, 8:00, 8:10, 10:45, 11:00 Sat 12:30, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:35, 7:00, 8:10, 10:00, 10:45 Sun 12:00, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:10, 7:00, 7:50, 10:00, 10:30 Mon-Tue 2:30, 4:45, 5:10, 7:40, 7:50, 10:30 Wed 12:50, 2:20, 4:45, 4:50, 7:40, 7:50, 10:25, 10:30 THE GIVER (PG) Thu 12:40, 3:05, 5:40, 8:10, 10:30 Fri 1:35, 3:55, 6:20, 8:40, 11:00 Sat 11:10, 1:35, 3:55, 6:20, 8:40, 11:00 Sun 12:35, 2:55, 5:15, 7:35, 10:00 Mon-Tue 2:50, 5:15, 7:35, 10:00 Wed 2:40, 5:15, 7:35, 10:00 THE GOONIES (PG) Sun 12:45 Wed 7:30 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG) Thu 1:35, 2:45, 4:20, 6:00 Fri 2:05, 5:10 Sat 11:20, 2:10, 5:10 Sun-Tue 1:30, 4:30 Wed 1:40, 4:30 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D (PG) Thu 3:45, 7:00, 7:10, continued on page 62 œ

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10:00, 10:15 Fri 4:30, 7:30, 8:00, 10:40, 11:00 Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 8:00, 10:40, 11:00 Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:20, 10:40 Mon, Wed 3:40, 6:40, 7:25, 9:45, 10:20 Tue 3:40, 6:40, 7:30, 9:45, 10:20 Hercules (PG) Fri-Sat 9:30 Sun-Wed 9:15 Hercules 3D (PG) Thu 2:05, 4:30, 6:50, 9:20 How to train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 2:15 Fri-Sat 1:00 Sun, Wed 12:40 Mon 12:55 Tue 12:50 tHe HunDreD-Foot JourneY (PG) Thu 1:10, 3:45, 4:10, 7:00, 7:20, 10:10, 10:15 Fri-Sat 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:00 Sun 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35 Mon 1:05, 3:55, 6:40, 9:50 Tue 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35 Wed 12:30, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35 iF i staY (PG) Thu 7:00, 9:40 Fri 1:55, 4:00, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40, 10:10 Sat 11:30, 1:55, 2:00, 4:20, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:40, 11:00 Sun 1:40, 2:00, 4:15, 5:00, 6:50, 8:00, 9:25, 11:00 Mon-Tue 1:40, 4:10, 4:15, 6:50, 7:15, 9:25, 10:10 Wed 4:10, 4:15, 6:50, 7:15, 9:25, 10:10 into tHe storm (PG) Thu 12:35, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:20 Fri-Sat 4:05, 6:30, 8:50 Sun 5:50, 8:10, 10:25 Mon 3:50, 9:35 Tue 3:25, 5:50, 8:10, 10:25 Wed 3:45, 9:45 let’s Be cops (14A) Thu 2:40, 3:15, 5:20, 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, 10:35 Fri 12:50, 3:20, 5:50, 6:30, 8:20, 9:40, 10:55 Sat 12:15, 12:50, 3:20, 5:50, 6:30, 8:20, 9:40, 10:55 Sun 12:10, 12:15, 2:45, 3:20, 5:20, 6:30, 8:00, 9:40, 10:35 Mon-Wed 2:40, 3:15, 5:20, 6:15, 8:00, 9:20, 10:35 lucY (14A) Thu 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Fri 1:25, 3:50, 6:10, 8:30, 10:50 Sat 11:05, 1:25, 3:50, 6:10, 8:30, 10:50 Sun, Wed 3:40, 6:00, 8:20, 10:35 Mon-Tue 1:10, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20, 10:35

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magic in tHe moonligHt (PG) Thu 1:20, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10 Fri 1:45 Sat 11:25, 1:45 Sun-Mon 1:00 Tue 1:05 Wed 1:15 a most wanteD man (14A) Thu 3:30 Fri-Sat 12:40, 3:40, 6:40 Sun 12:30, 3:20, 6:20 Mon-Tue 12:50, 3:35, 6:20 Wed 3:10, 6:20 planes: Fire & rescue (G) Thu 1:15 Fri 12:20 Sat 11:10, 12:20 Sun 3:30 Mon-Tue 2:10 Wed 1:20 sex tape (14A) Thu 4:45, 7:55, 10:25 step up: all in 3D (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:45, 6:20, 9:00 teenage mutant ninJa turtles (PG) Thu 12:50, 2:30, 5:05 Fri 12:15, 2:40, 5:20 Sat 12:10, 2:40, 5:20 Sun 1:10, 2:00, 4:40 Mon-Wed 2:00, 4:40 teenage mutant ninJa turtles 3D (PG) Thu 7:40, 10:15 Fri-Sat 7:50, 10:25 Sun-Tue 7:10, 9:45 Wed 7:10, 9:40 wHen tHe game stanDs tall (PG) Fri 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 Sat 11:00, 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 Sun 1:15, 4:05, 7:00, 9:50 Mon 1:15, 4:00, 7:00, 9:55 Tue 1:15, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50 Wed 1:10, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50

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Woodbine CenTRe, 500 Rexdale blvd, 416-213-1998 tHe expenDaBles 3 (PG) Thu 12:45 3:45 6:45 9:40 FriWed 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30 Frank miller’s sin citY: a Dame to kill For (18A) Thu 9:15 Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:15, 6:55, 9:40 tHe giver (PG) Thu 1:15, 4:10, 7:15, 9:30 Fri-Wed 12:50, 3:50, 7:05, 9:15 guarDians oF tHe galaxY (PG) Thu 12:55 3:55 6:55

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9:35 Fri-Wed 12:55, 4:00, 6:50, 9:25 iF i staY (PG) Fri-Wed 1:15, 4:10, 7:15, 9:35 into tHe storm (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20 let’s Be cops (14A) Thu 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Fri-Tue 1:05, 4:05, 7:10, 9:45 Wed 4:05, 7:10, 9:45 lucY (14A) Thu 12:50, 3:50, 7:10 teenage mutant ninJa turtles (PG) Thu 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:25 Fri-Wed 1:00, 3:55, 7:00, 9:20

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tHe expenDaBles 3 (PG) Thu 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:10 FriSat, Tue 3:50, 9:45 Sun-Mon, Wed 3:50, 9:50 tHe F worD (14A) Fri-Sat, Tue 1:25, 4:00, 7:15, 10:00 SunMon, Wed 1:25, 4:00, 7:15, 9:40 tHe giver (PG) Thu 12:55, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 Fri-Wed 1:35, 7:00 guarDians oF tHe galaxY (PG) 1:30, 4:15, 7:00 guarDians oF tHe galaxY 3D (PG) 9:45 tHe HunDreD-Foot JourneY (PG) Thu 12:50 3:40 6:45 9:30 Fri-Wed 1:20, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 let’s Be cops (14A) Thu 1:15, 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 Fri-Sat, Tue 1:50, 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 Sun-Mon, Wed 1:50, 4:30, 7:30, 10:00 teenage mutant ninJa turtles (PG) 1:45 teenage mutant ninJa turtles 3D (PG) Thu-Sat, Tue 4:45, 7:45, 10:15 Sun-Mon, Wed 4:45, 7:45, 10:10

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tHe aDmiral: roaring currents (14A) Thu-Sun, Tue 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:20 Mon, Wed 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 BoYHooD (14A) Thu 6:30, 10:10 Fri-Wed 1:30 Doctor wHo season premiere: Deep BreatH Mon 7:30 tHe expenDaBles 3 (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:20, 4:20, 7:35, 10:35 Mon, Wed 1:15, 4:10, 7:15, 10:10 Frank miller’s sin citY: a Dame to kill For 3D (18A) Fri-Sun, Tue 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40 Mon, Wed 2:00, 4:35, 7:10, 9:40 tHe giver (PG) Thu 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:20 Fri-Wed 5:10, 7:45, 10:10 guarDians oF tHe galaxY: an imax 3D experience (PG) Thu-Sun, Tue 1:50, 4:55, 7:40, 10:30 Mon, Wed 1:00, 4:25, 7:30, 10:15 tHe HunDreD-Foot JourneY (PG) Thu 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45 Fri-Wed 1:00, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 iF i staY (PG) Fri-Wed 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 into tHe storm (PG) Thu 2:30, 5:05, 7:20, 9:40 let’s Be cops (14A) 2:20, 5:00, 7:30, 10:05 magic in tHe moonligHt (PG) Thu 1:30, 3:55 a most wanteD man (14A) Thu 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35 FriSun, Tue-Wed 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 10:00 Mon 1:10, 4:05, 10:00 teenage mutant ninJa turtles (PG) Thu 3:00 Fri-Wed 2:10, 4:45 teenage mutant ninJa turtles 3D (PG) Thu 5:25, 7:55, 10:25 Fri-Wed 7:20, 9:50

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Dawn oF tHe planet oF tHe apes (PG) Thu 4:05 FriWed 4:00 Dawn oF tHe planet oF tHe apes 3D (PG) Thu 7:05, 10:05 Fri-Sun, Tue-Wed 7:00, 10:00 Mon 10:00 Doctor wHo season premiere: Deep BreatH Mon 7:30 epic (PG) Sat 11:00 Wed 1:00 tHe expenDaBles 3 (PG) 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15 Sat 11:15 mat Thu 1:30 4:20 7:20 10:15 Mon only 1:30 4:25 7:00 10:15 Frank miller’s sin citY: a Dame to kill For 3D (18A) 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 Sat 11:30 mat tHe giver (PG) Thu 2:40, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Fri-Wed 4:45, 7:05, 9:40 guarDians oF tHe galaxY (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:30 Fri, SunWed 1:50 Sat 11:05, 1:50 guarDians oF tHe galaxY 3D (PG) Thu 7:25, 10:20 Fri-Wed 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 iF i staY (PG) Fri, Sun-Tue 1:45, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 Sat 11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 Wed 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 into tHe storm (PG) Thu 2:50, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Fri-Tue 2:15 let’s Be cops (14A) Thu 2:30 5:00 7:45 10:25 Fri-Wed 2:20, 5:00, 7:35, 10:10 lucY (14A) Thu 3:00, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10 Fri-Wed 2:30, 4:55, 7:15, 9:45 planes: Fire & rescue (G) Thu 1:50 Fri, Sun-Wed 1:40 Sat 11:20, 1:40 slugterra: return oF tHe elementals (PG) Thu 12:55 Sat 12:50 step up: all in (PG) Thu 2:00, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 teenage mutant ninJa turtles (PG) 2:10 Sat 11:40 mat teenage mutant ninJa turtles 3D (PG) Thu 4:40, 7:10, 9:45 Fri-Wed 4:50, 7:25, 10:05

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Dawn oF tHe planet oF tHe apes (PG) Thu 3:20 Fri, Sun-Wed 4:00 Sat 4:20 Dawn oF tHe planet oF tHe apes 3D (PG) Thu 6:40, 9:55 Fri, Sun-Wed 9:30 Sat 9:55 epic (PG) Sat 11:00 Wed 1:00 tHe expenDaBles 3 (PG) Thu 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:25 FriWed 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10:25 tHe F worD (14A) Fri, Sun-Wed 2:00, 4:40, 7:55, 10:35 Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:15, 7:55, 10:35 Frank miller’s sin citY: a Dame to kill For 3D (18A) Thu 10:00 Fri, Sun-Wed 2:15, 5:00, 7:45, 10:30 Sat 12:30,

3:00, 5:35, 8:10, 10:45 guarDians oF tHe galaxY (PG) Thu 1:00, 4:00, 6:55 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:25 guarDians oF tHe galaxY 3D (PG) Thu 1:40, 4:40, 7:35, 10:30 Fri-Wed 7:20, 10:20 Hercules 3D (PG) Thu 4:20, 7:00 iF i staY (PG) 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:45 Sat 11:05 mat into tHe storm (PG) Thu 1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 10:00 Fri, Sun-Tue 1:35, 7:05 Sat 7:30 Wed 7:05 let’s Be cops (14A) Thu 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 Fri, SunWed 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 10:00 Sat 1:30, 4:55, 7:35, 10:15 lucY (14A) Thu 1:50, 4:35, 7:15, 10:05 Fri, Sun-Wed 3:20, 6:40, 9:20 Sat 3:00, 6:40, 9:20 planes: Fire & rescue (G) Thu-Fri, Sun-Wed 1:00 Sat 12:40 tHe purge: anarcHY (14A) Thu 9:35 slugterra: return oF tHe elementals (PG) Thu, Sat 12:55 step up: all in 3D (PG) Thu 1:20, 4:05, 7:10, 10:00 teenage mutant ninJa turtles (PG) Thu-Fri, Sun-Wed 1:05, 3:45 Sat 12:15, 2:50, 5:20 teenage mutant ninJa turtles 3D (PG) Thu 6:45, 9:40 Fri, Sun-Wed 7:30, 10:10 Sat 7:55, 10:30 wHen tHe game stanDs tall (PG) Fri-Wed 1:10, 4:05, 7:10, 10:05

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BoYHooD (14A) Thu 1:15, 5:00, 8:40 Fri, Tue 3:10, 6:45, 10:20 Sat 11:35, 3:10, 6:45, 10:20 Sun 3:05, 6:45, 10:20 Mon, Wed 2:00, 6:00, 9:40 Dawn oF tHe planet oF tHe apes (PG) Fri 1:30 Sat, Tue 1:35 Sun 1:45 Wed 12:30 Dawn oF tHe planet oF tHe apes 3D (PG) Thu 3:40, 6:40, 9:45 Fri 4:35, 7:35, 10:45 Sat, Tue 4:35, 7:35, 10:40 Sun 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 Mon 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 Wed 3:35, 9:35 entertainment (PG) Thu 1:05, 4:05, 7:05 epic (PG) Sat 11:00 Wed 12:15 tHe expenDaBles 3 (PG) Thu 3:30, 6:30, 10:00 Fri-Sun, Tue 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:30 Mon 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 10:20 Wed 1:00, 4:00, 7:05, 10:10 tHe F worD (14A) Fri, Sun, Tue 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10:00 Sat 11:30, 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10:00 Mon 2:10, 4:40, 7:25, 10:00 Wed 2:10, 4:40, 7:15, 9:55 Frank miller’s sin citY: a Dame to kill For 3D (18A) Thu 9:30 Fri-Sun, Tue 12:30, 3:00, 5:35, 8:10, 10:45 Mon 2:30, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 Wed 2:00, 4:45, 7:20, 10:00 tHe giver (PG) Thu 3:05, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20 Fri-Sat, Tue 1:00, 3:25, 5:45, 8:05, 10:25 Sun 12:40, 3:20, 5:40, 8:05, 10:25 Mon 3:20, 5:40, 8:05, 10:25 Wed 2:15, 4:35, 6:40, 10:05 tHe goonies (PG) Sun 12:45 Wed 7:30 guarDians oF tHe galaxY (PG) Thu 12:55, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Fri 2:05 Sat 11:15, 2:05 Sun, Tue 2:00 Mon, Wed 1:35 guarDians oF tHe galaxY 3D (PG) Thu 1:35, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10 Fri-Sat 4:55, 7:45, 10:40 Sun 4:50, 7:40, 10:40 Mon, Wed 4:25, 7:20, 10:15 Tue 4:50, 7:45, 10:40 Hercules (PG) Thu 4:10, 6:40 Fri-Tue 4:20, 6:55, 9:30 How to train Your Dragon 2 (PG) Thu 1:40 Fri, Sun, Tue 1:50 Sat 11:20, 1:50 Mon 1:30 tHe HunDreD-Foot JourneY (PG) Thu 1:10, 4:05 FriSun, Tue 1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55 Mon, Wed 1:15, 4:10, 7:00, 9:55 iF i staY (PG) Thu 7:10, 9:50 Fri, Sun-Mon, Wed 1:45, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Sat 11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Tue 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 into tHe storm (PG) Thu 1:00, 3:15, 5:35, 8:00, 10:25 Fri 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:20 Sat, Tue 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 Sun 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:55, 10:15 Mon, Wed 2:50, 5:10, 7:35, 10:00 kick (PG) Thu 3:30, 7:00, 10:25 let’s Be cops (14A) Thu 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:30 Fri-Sat 3:05, 5:40, 8:15, 10:50 Sun-Mon 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05 Tue 12:30, 3:05, 5:40, 8:15, 10:50 Wed 12:20, 3:00, 6:15, 9:15 lucY (14A) Thu 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00 Fri 1:05, 3:25, 5:45, 8:10, 10:30 Sat, Tue 1:20, 3:45, 6:05, 8:30, 10:50 Sun 1:20, 3:40, 6:00, 8:15, 10:35 Mon 1:10, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10, 10:30 Wed 2:25, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40 a most wanteD man (14A) Thu 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 Fri-Sat, Tue 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Sun 12:55, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35 Mon 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45 Wed 1:10, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45 tHe novemBer man (14A) Wed 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10 tHe purge: anarcHY (14A) Thu 10:05 step up: all in 3D (PG) Thu 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 teenage mutant ninJa turtles (PG) Thu 1:00 Fri 2:55 Sat-Sun, Tue 12:25, 2:55 Mon 2:40 Wed 12:10, 2:40 teenage mutant ninJa turtles 3D (PG) Thu, Mon 5:10, 7:45, 10:20 Fri, Sun, Tue 5:25, 8:00, 10:35 Sat 11:05, 5:25, 8:00, 10:35 Wed 5:10, 7:40, 10:15 wHen tHe game stanDs tall (PG) Fri-Tue 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 Wed 1:05, 3:55, 6:45, 9:30

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thu 21 – Hard Drive (2014) D: William D Mac-

Gillivray. 7 pm. Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours) (2013) D: Michel Gondry. 9 pm. fri 22 – Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours). 7 pm. Snowpiercer (2013) D: Bong Joon-ho.

9:15 pm.

Sat 23 – Snowpiercer. 4 & 9:15 pm.

Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours). 7 pm.

SuN 24 – Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours). 7 pm. Snowpiercer. 9:15 pm. moN 25- tue 26 – Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours). 7 pm. Snowpiercer. 9:15 pm. wed 27 – Snowpiercer. 7 pm. Mood Indigo (L’ecume des Jours). 9:30 pm.

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other films thu 21-wed 27 –

toronto african film and music festival torontoafricanfilmmusicfest.com

wed 27-aug 31 – Festival of African film and music. $15, opening and closing films $25. See website for venue info. wed 27 – Bino And Fino D: Ibrahim Waziri, and other shorts. 1 pm. The Legend Of The Sky Kingdom (2003) D: Roger Hawkins. 3 pm.

Afrique Cannes (2013) D: Dave Calhoun and Don Boyd. 5 pm. Opening night: Invasion 1897 (2014) D: Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. 7 pm.

Electronic musician Keith Fullerton Whitman has his hands full in I Dream Of Wires.

cinemas big picture cinema gerrard 1035 gerrard e. bigpicturecinema.com

thu 21-wed 27 – Call or check website for

schedule.

bloor hot docs cinema

506 bloor W. 416-637-3123. bloorcinema.com

thu 21 – An Honest Liar (2014) D: Tyler

Measom and Justin Weinstein. 4 & 9 pm. The Dog (2014) D: Allison Berg and François Kerau dren. 6:30 pm. fri 22 – Rich Hill (2014) D: Andrew Droz Palermo and Tracy Droz Tragos. 4 & 6:30 pm. Finding Fela (2014) D: Alex Gibney. 9 pm.

Sat 23 – Rich Hill. 12:30 & 6 pm. Finding Fela. 3 pm. I Dream Of Wires (2014) D: Jason Amm and Robert Fantinatto. 8 pm. DJ set by Amm before screening; Q&A w/ directors and modular synth performance by Keith Fullerton Whitman follows. 9:30 pm. $15.

SuN 24 – Exhibition on Screen – Vermeer And Music: The Art Of Love And Leisure (2013) D: Ben Harding and Phil Grabsky. 1:30 pm. Rich Hill. 3:45 & 9 pm. Finding Fela.6 pm. moN 25 – Rich Hill. 6:30 pm. Finding Fela. 8:45 pm. tue 26 – Finding Fela. 6:15 pm. Rich Hill. 9 pm. wed 27 – Rich Hill. 6:30 pm. Finding Fela.

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Sat 23 – Meatballs (1979) D: Ivan Reitman.

3 pm.

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thu 21 – The Best Of Robert Altman:

California Split (1974). 6:15 pm. Sequels: ñ Bride Of Frankenstein (1935) D: James Whale.

9 pm.

fri 22 – The Best Of Robert Altman: Nashville (1975). 6:35 pm. Black Beauty ñ Breed D: Angie Ruiz. 7:30 pm. Q&A with film-

maker to follow. Free. Sequels: Batman (1989) D: Tim Burton. 10 pm.

Sat 23 – The Best Of Robert Altman X2: Come Back To The Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982). 12:45 pm; and 3 Women (1977). 3:30 pm. The Free Screen presents Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater (2013) D: Gabe Klinger. 6:30 pm. The

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I DREAM OF WIRES (Robert Fantinatto, Jason Amm) Rating: NN The subject of this largely talkinghead doc is the “machine that demands to be touched”: the mighty modular synthesizer.

I Dream Of Wires chronicles the instrument’s history from Don Buchla and Robert Moog’s colossal first models to its widespread adoption by popular musicians to its current nichemarket renaissance. The nerdy affection driving this homage to

analog electronics is endearing, but it’s nearly impossible to imagine anyone but gearheads sticking with the film for its duration.

The narration is by beloved CBC Radio broadcaster Patti Schmidt, whose cool delivery feels right for this story of brave old waves that still sound new. The film’s many interviewees include Morton Subotnick, Gary Numan, Vince Clarke, Trent Reznor and members of Throbbing Gristle and Skinny Puppy.

(Alas, there’s no Eno.) Much of what they have to share is jargon-laden.

Free Screen presents American Dreams (lost and found) (1984) D: James Benning. Introduced by director. 8:45 pm.

SuN 24 – The Best Of Robert Altman: Secret Honor (1984). 1:30 pm. Sequels X 2: Sanjuro (1962) D: Akira Kurosawa. 3:45 pm; Before Sunrise (1995) D: Richard Linklater. 6:15 pm. moN 25 – See website for schedule. tue 26 – The Best Of Robert Altman: Short Cuts (1993). 6:30 pm. wed 27 – TIFF In The Park presents free outdoor screenings: Pitch Perfect (2012) D: Jason Moore. 8:30 pm (David Pecaut Square, 55 John, one block from the Lightbox).

wed 27 – The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) D: Wes Anderson. 7 pm. A Most ñ Wanted Man. 9 pm.

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thu 21 – Reparando (2010) D: Scott Owen

Moore. Fundraiser for education development in Guatemala. 7 pm. $10. Snowpiercer (2013) D: Bong Joon-ho. 9:15 pm. fri 22 – And So It Goes (2014) D: Rob Reiner.

7 pm. A Most Wanted Man (2014) D: Anton Corbijn. 9 pm.

Sat 23 – How To Train Your Dragon 2 3D (2013) D: Dean DeBlois. 2 pm. A Most Wanted Man. 4 & 9 pm. And So It Goes. 7 pm.

SuN 24 – How To Train Your Dragon 2 3D. 2 pm. And So It Goes. 4 & 7 pm. A Most Wanted Man. 9 pm. moN 25 – And So It Goes. 7 pm. A Most Wanted Man. 9 pm. tue 26 – A Most Wanted Man. 7 pm. And So It Goes. 9:15 pm.

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As for visual allure, well, let’s just say you’d better like knobs.

Vast banks of switches, dials, plugs and cables are pretty much all there is to behold, but no doubt there’s a contingent who involuntarily salivate at the sight of this stuff. At times the film plays like a promotional video for various hardware manufacturers.

Saturday (August 23) at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. See listing, JoSÉ teodoro this page.

See interview with co-director Jason Amm, page 63.

SuN 24 – The Phantom Of The Opera (1925)

of current programming.

D: Rupert Julian and Lon Chaney. 5 pm. The Goddess (1934) D: Yonggang Wu. 7 pm. Kid Dracula: Nosferatu (1922) D: FW Murnau w/ soundtrack of Radiohead’s Kid A and OK Computer. 9 pm. moN 25 – What I Learned From Bugs Bunny: talk and screening. 7 pm. tue 26 – Stalker (1979) D: Andrei Tarkovsky.

7 pm. wed 27 – Out 1 (1971) D: Jacques Rivette. 11 am.

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thu 21-fri 22 & moN 25-wed 27 – Highlights

770 don mills. 416-696-3127, ontariosciencecentre.ca

thu 21-fri 22 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar.

11 am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark. Noon.

Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm. Rolling Stones At The Max. 7 pm (Thu only).

Sat 23-SuN 24 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar. 11 am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark.

Noon. Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm. Rolling Stones At The Max. 7 pm (Sat only). moN 25-wed 27 – Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar. 11 am, 2 & 4 pm. Great White Shark.

Noon. Jerusalem. 1 pm. Under The Sea. 3 pm.

reg hartt’s cineforum 463 bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Sat 23 – What I Learned From Mae West: talk

and screening of She Done Him Wrong (1933) D: Lowell Sherman. 7 pm.

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400 roncesvalles. 416-531-9959. revuecinema.ca.

thu 21 – Begin Again (2014) D: John Carney.

7 pm. Snowpiercer (2014) D: Joon-ho Bong.

9:15 pm. fri 22 – Belle (2014) D: Amma Asante. 7 pm.

22 Jump Street (2014) D: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. 9:15 pm.

Sat 23 – The Goonies (1985) D: Richard Donner. 2 pm. Belle. 4 pm. And So It Goes (2014) D: Rob Reiner. 7 pm. 22 Jump Street. 9 pm.

SuN 24 – The Goonies. 2 pm. And So It Goes.

4 pm. Belle. 7 pm. 22 Jump Street. 9:15 pm. moN 25 – And So It Goes. 7 pm. 22 Jump Street. 9 pm. tue 26 – Book Revue: The African Queen (1952) D: John Huston. 6:45 pm.

Belle. 9:30 pm. wed 27 – Begin Again. 1 pm. Wish I Was Here (2014) D: Zach Braff. 7 pm. Cult Classics: Clue (1985) D: Jonathan Lynn. 9:30 pm.

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The CN Tower presents Legends Of Flight 3D. Continuous screenings daily 10 am-9 pm. 301 Front W. cntower.ca.

Casa Loma presents The Pellatt Newsreel (2006) D: Barbra Cooper, a film and permanent exhibit on the history of Casa Loma and Henry Pellatt. Daily screenings 10 am-4:30 pm. Included w/ admission. 1 Austin Terrace.

416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

The Hockey Hall of Fame presents Stanley’s Game Seven 3D, a film of Stanley Cup history.

Plays daily at the top and half past each hour.

Mon-Sat 9:30 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. Included w/ admission. 30 Yonge. hhof.com. thu 21 – Barbara Frum Library presents August Osage County (2013) D: John Wells. 2 pm. Free. 20 Covington, 3rd floor auditorium.

416-395-5440.

Ligatures typographic club presents Sign Painters: The Movie (2014) D: Faythe Levine and Sam Macon. 7 pm. Free. Swipe Design, 401 Richmond W. RSVP at ligatures.ca. fri 22 – Maria A Shchuka Library presents Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) D: John Madden.

6 pm. Free. 1745 Eglinton W. 416-394-1051.

The Liberty Village Residents’ Assocation Movie Night In The Park presents Mrs Doubtfire (1993) D: Chris Columbus. 8 pm. Free. 70 East Liberty. libertyvillagetoronto.com.

Videofag presents three short films exploring adolescent longing, loss and lust by Aaron Mirkin, Matthew De Filippis & Elisia Mirabelli and Jamie Travis. 8 pm. Pwyc. 187 Augusta. facebook.com/events/279192862266877.

Sat 23 – Rastafest presents Awake Zion D: Monica Haim. 2 pm. $10, adv $7. Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall. rastafest.com.

Sat 23-SuN 24 – Harbourfront Centre presents TAIWANfest. Free. Studio Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

Sat: The Legend Of The Sacred Stone. Noon.

The Legend Of Sacred Stones – Behind The Scenes. 4 pm.

Sun: Saving Brahmas. 12:45 pm. The Legend Of Sacred Stones – Behind The Scenes. 3 pm.

SuN 24 – Christie Pits Film Festival’s Days of Summer presents an outdoor screening of Rear Window (1954) D: Alfred Hitchcock, and short film A&B In Ontario (1984) D: Joyce Wieland. At sunset (approx 8:30 pm).

Free/pwyc. Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor W. christiepitsff.com.

Sunday Cinema on the Island presents

Spirit Of The Beehive (1973) D: Victor Erice. 9 pm. $5/pwyc. The Frolick Theatre (aka Lagoon Theatre), Olympic Island, Toronto Islands. facebook.com/groups/kinoclimateco. tue 26 – City Cinema outdoor film screenings presents Tommy Boy (1995) D: Peter Segal. 9 pm. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. ydsquare.ca.

Summer Cinema @ Fort York presents an outdoor screening of The Amazing Spiderman 2 (2014) D: Marc Webb. Free. At sunset. 250 Fort York Blvd. scotiabank.com/outdoormovies. wed 27 – Harbourfront Centre’s Free Flicks Film Series presents an outdoor screening of a voter’s choice film. 9 pm. Free.

WestJet Stage, 235 Queens Quay W. harbourfrontcentre.com.

Richview Library’s Teen Program presents Scott Pilgrim Vs The World (2010) D: Edgar Wright. 3 pm. Free. 1806 Islington. torontopubliclibrary.ca.

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Hot for trans girls I’m a 20-somethIng genetIc male. I

thought for a while that I might be trans, but I ended up deciding that while I hate my masculine features and like girl clothes and want to be “cute,” I have no desire to be female and don’t want to have breasts or a vagina. I also don’t identify with a particular sexual orientation, as I don’t find the concept useful.

I’ve been with both boys and girls, and currently I’m with a trans girl. I’ve never been a fan of real-people pornography, but recently I’ve found myself indulging in trans-girl porn. Is it insensitive to have a predilection for trans girls? My girlfriend wants to get sex-reassignment surgery (SRS) in the future, and while I support her wholeheartedly and have never said anything to indicate otherwise, I think she knows that I’m happy with her current set of equipment and I don’t have any desire for her to go through with SRS. I believe she resents me for this. But this isn’t a relationship question. My question is more of a catchall: Is it insensitive, as a rule, to be attracted to trans (or intersex) girls? I like to think of myself as sexually progressive, and I don’t want to objectify or disrespect anybody. I just think trans girls are real cuties.

Unavoidable Gender Hullabaloo “Having a sexual preference – whether it’s liking guys with red hair, tall women, sports fans, blue-eyed agender individuals, men with vaginas, or women with penises – is fine,” said Parker Marie Molloy, a freelance writer and trans media activist whose writing has appeared in the New York Times and the Advocate and on Slate. “So long as the preference is not the sole reason for the attraction, so long as UGH remembers that trans people are actually human beings with a diverse range of emotions, interests and experiences, and aren’t solely defined by their transness, UGH should be able to avoid coming off as creepy.”

Building on Molloy’s point: If the only thing you like about your current girlfriend is the fact that she’s trans, you’re probably guilty of objectifying her. But if her trans-girl cuteness is one of the things you find attractive about her – even if it’s the thing that initially drew you to her, even if it’s something you focus on during sex – you’re not objectifying.

“As is the case with any sort of physical, emotional or sexual attraction, a preference crosses over into the realm of objectification only when the person’s potential love interest is reduced to a single aspect of their life,” said Molloy. “So UGH’s preference for trans women is only insensitive and objectifying if UGH makes it insensitive and objectifying.”

Molloy is right: No one wants to be reduced to a single aspect of their life by a romantic partner or anyone else. But being objectified in short, concentrated bursts by a lover isn’t a problem for most people – quite the opposite, in fact. Being objectified by someone who doesn’t care about the rest of you? Most people don’t find that sexy. Being briefly objectified by someone who loves the particular thing/things you bring to the table/mattress/sling and the rest of you, too? Most people find that fucking sexy.

Finally, UGH, while I had Molloy on the line, I asked her to quickly address the issues of trans porn and SRS. “It’s no more wrong to indulge in trans porn

than it is to indulge in porn starring or created by cis people,” said Molloy.

“Whether UGH’s favourite trans-porn outlets are stories, pictures or drawings – or if they’re videos of mainstream trans porn stars like Bailey Jay or independent queer feminist performers like Chelsea Poe – UGH shouldn’t feel ashamed. As to whether his girlfriend gets SRS, that’s something that has to be up to her. Quiet resentment, guilt and pressure to have or not have surgery should serve as signs that maybe this relationship doesn’t have much of a future. I suggest that the two of them sit down and have a long talk about genitals, preferences and deal breakers.”

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If a woman wrItes In her craIgslIst

hookup ad that she is a “bigger beautiful woman,” is there a polite way to press her for more specific details? How can I determine what she means by that? Or is it always inherently rude to ask a self-proclaimed BBW just how much she weighs and how big she actually is – to determine if one will be attracted to her?

Befuddled Baffled Wonderer If we were talking about personal ads on sites where people look for relationships – Match.com, OkCupid, Gun Lovers Passions, etc – it would indeed be rude to ask someone precisely how big she is. In that case, I would suggest

going on a low-stakes, no-expectations date instead and having a look/actual human interaction. But we’re not talking about a dating website, BBW, we’re talking NSA hookup ads on Craigslist.

We’re talking about a virtual meat market. And when you’re in a meat market – literally or figuratively, physically or vir tually – there’s nothing wrong with asking a polite, direct question about the meat on offer.

Her mom’s a snoop I am a bI man marrIed to a straIght

woman for 10 years. We are in a wonderful GGG relationship. On a pretty regular basis, we invite others into the bedroom for fun. We have one friend who we do this with weekly. Because he is here so often, a bit of his clothing and a few other essentials are stored in our guest room. We are careful to hide our monogamish lifestyle from those who might unfairly judge us, but we figured a few pieces of clothing and a friend who “crashes” with us on the weekends wouldn’t raise too many eyebrows, right? Wrong. My snooping mother-inlaw found a drawer with boxers that were obviously not my size, lube and a butt plug. Apparently, that jazzed her up, and she continued to snoop so she could “find evidence if I was cheating.” She found gay pornography in our bedroom and a few ambiguous text messages. She had no reason to look in any drawers – or phones! – and I’m infuriated at the invasion of our privacy. Now she thinks her daughter is married to a closeted gay

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man. I want to tell her the truth, but my wife does not. MIL is religious/conservative, and she may disown my wife if she finds out our marriage is often a threesome. What’s the right thing to do here?

Not In The Closet You should tell your MIL to shove her fucking money – the inheritance your wife might lose if her mother were to disown her – up her religious/conservative ass. (I can only assume the stress about being disowned involves an inheritance, aka big money; otherwise, there is no downside to being disowned by this bitch.) But if your wife places a higher value on her mom’s money than she does on her own independence and your shared right to marital privacy, NITC, then she should tell her mother that the plug and the gay porn are hers.

(Shrug off the ambiguous text messages.) Lots of straight married women with 100 per cent straight husbands enjoy gay porn. (Most slash fiction is written by and for straight women – why not send MIL some links?) I guess it boils down to which will be the greater torment for your MIL (and therefore likelier grounds for disinheritance): the whole truth (her daughter and bisexual SIL are sinful, non-monogamous pervs) or the face-saving lie (her daughter being a bit of a perv).

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