Fantastic Fest 2021: 10 must-see films at this year’s hybrid edition
Fantastic Fest 2021 runs from September 23-30.
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Osheaga Through the Ages celebrates the festival with live shows and the Music on Paper exhibition
Osheaga Through the Ages celebrates the 15th-anniversary of the festival with the Music on Paper Exhibition and live concerts from Matt Holubowski, KALLITECHNIS, and more.
Just for Laughs 2021 keeps the comedy coming with a stacked hybrid festival
Just for Laughs 2021 features a hybrid festival lineup including tons of free streaming events and in-person Montreal stand-up shows.
The Misfits playing Walk Among Us in full at Chicago’s Riot Fest 2022
The Misfits will perform their 1982 punk classic album Walk Among Us in full at Chicago’s Riot Fest in 2022.
Osheaga reportedly cancelled for a second year in a row
Osheaga 2021 has reportedly been cancelled. The 3-day Montreal event was to feature headliners Foo Fighters, Cardi B, and Post Malone.
Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil is a harrowing look at her addiction, sexual trauma, and recovery [SXSW 2021 review]
The harrowing 4-part YouTube doc detailing the pop singer’s near-fatal overdose, sexual trauma, mental health issues, and eating disorders. Read our review of the SXSW premiere here.
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival Canada goes digital with free online doc screenings this month
This year’s entirely free festival features five titles and runs from February 18-22.
Land review: Robin Wright makes her feature directorial debut with a moving wilderness drama
Wright delivers a moving and understated film about a woman decamping to the wilderness to escape from a tragic past.
Montreal creative Studio LNDMRK (MURAL Fest) is celebrating 8 years of transforming the city’s landscape
The creative studio behind MURAL Festival has 15 artists on their roster and big plans for post-pandemic life in the city.
FNC 2020 review roundup (First and Last Men, Night Has Come, Drowsy City)
Reviews of a trio of fascinating films playing the virtual edition of this year’s Festival du nouveau cinéma.