In 2010, police arrested the celebrated Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on fabricated charges of ‘anti-government propaganda.’ After a brief imprisonment at the notorious Evin prison in Tehran, he staged a hunger strike to protest his detention, which drew global outrage. He was released and placed on house arrest with a[Read More…]
Arts & Entertainment
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‘Lovely Day’ brings Alain Farah’s autobiographical novel to the screen
Lovely Day (Mille Secrets Mille Dangers), directed by Philippe Falardeau and based on an autobiographical novel by McGill’s own Alain Farah, weaves together Farah’s past as a young Lebanese Montrealer with the climactic moments of his wedding on the steps of St. Joseph’s Oratory. Although it starts and ends on[Read More…]
Music as a medium for change: Political voices resonate through sound
Pop culture has changed drastically over the years. Many argue that the era of monoculture—when people shared the same cultural experiences, listened to the same songs, watched the same shows, and followed the same celebrities—is behind us. Audiences are now scattered across various playlists, social media platforms, and niche subcultures.[Read More…]
Laufey transforms vulnerability into art at Place Bell
Following a Grammy for her second album, Bewitched, singer-songwriter Laufey’s A Matter of Time tour explores a new side of herself. Suki Waterhouse opened the Montreal tour stop with ethereal vocals, priming the audience for Laufey; both artists delivered outstanding performances at Place Bell on Oct. 21st. From the first[Read More…]
‘Cult Play’ triumphantly faces dark truths of the need for belonging
Cult Play, a new play written by non-binary playwright and Concordia graduate Scout Rexe, recently made its world premiere at the Segal Centre. Presented by Imagos Theatre, the play follows Alex (Madeleine Scovil), a queer actress in Montreal who falls in love with a woman named Taylor (Kayleigh Choiniere). The[Read More…]
Artistic gems within the depths of Montreal
Art drifts through Montreal like a living current, extending far beyond museums and concert halls. It spills out of the city’s hidden bars, sculptures, and cinemas, inviting anyone who dares to wander to step into its imagination. Here are four corners where Montreal’s artistic heart pulses strongest. Step into the[Read More…]
‘Le Train’ is a dream-filled Quebecois coming-of-age film
This October, Festival du Nouveau Cinéma wrapped up its 54th edition, featuring a robust program of 200 films over 12 days. The Montreal-based film festival prides itself on showcasing diverse international features and short films, while spotlighting a strong selection of Canadian films. This edition’s closing film, Le Train, is[Read More…]
The hidden merit of McGill’s Visual Arts Collection
One thing that everyone can agree on about McGill is that the campus is absolutely stunning. With the beautiful Mount Royal as a backdrop to the varying architectural styles on campus, one only has to stop and look to find beauty here. Often ignored, the many smaller pieces that make[Read More…]
Breaking ground at new creative collective’s defiant art-expo and rave
I was whisked into Concrete Breaks’ Communal Art-Expo and Rave on Oct. 23 by heavy bass thrumming under my feet and a crush of people bottlenecking behind me. Once through the doors, bright projections of cityscapes flashed to my right while a diverse array of prints and poetry lined the[Read More…]
A spooky sitcom season
Do you fundamentally refuse to be scared out of your skin for so-called ‘entertainment’ this Halloween season? Have you seen The Nightmare Before Christmas one too many times? Yes and yes again? That’s what I thought. But don’t worry; the Halloween season has more to offer than inspiration for your[Read More…]
