Richard Linklater’s Boyhood has been sweeping the awards so far this year, receiving many of the major awards. But does it really deserve all that? I’m really not sure. I understand WHY it is getting rave reviews – filming one movie over the course of 12 years, chronicling the life of Mason from the age […]
Right before the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) opened last week, we had the opportunity to tour Natasha Koifman’s IT Lounge to check out what was in store for celebrities during the 10-day event. We also had a chance to briefly speak with Ms. Koifman on what people will experience, especially in terms of food […]
While fashion in New York may be all about Spring 2014, Toronto is in high gear for the upcoming awards season for film. From September 5 to 15, many of the film industry’s elite, including actors, directors, producers and more will be in the city promoting their projects at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), […]
This past Monday at the SOHO Metropolitan’s Senses Bar, 10 of Canada’s top bar used their creativity to compete to represent the country in a contest in aboard a cruise ship in the Mediterranean in the international finals. The event, which the finals and presented by Diageo Canada, consisted of challenges, each under a specific […]
Held last Wednesday, first with a preview dinner at Parts and Labour, followed by a more media-oriented event at the Hoxton, Toronto favourite, Greta Constantine, presented the Fall/Winter 2013 collection. The upcoming looks, which feature designing duo, Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill’s signature architectural works of art and more “standard” pieces with not only the […]
NOTE: This article assumes that one has seen the stage production and/or concerts. If you have never seen them and do not wish to be spoiled, do not click on the link. The film version of the musical sensation, Les Misérables, has finally arrived in theatres in North America. As someone who has seen the […]
I always tell people that in Toronto, the unofficial start of fall is not marked by the start of school, but the start of the Toronto International Film Festival. Running until next Saturday, September 15, this annual event is often seen as a predictor for the upcoming awards season. While I won’t be able to […]
With the popularity of the book and the movie it’s no doubt the majority of you know the plot, but in case you don’t. The Hunger Games is part one of a three part book trilogy, based in an undetermined future with a post-apocalyptic vibe. After a massive attempt to over-throw the current government by […]
Nine movies have been nominated for the much-coveted “Best Picture” Oscar this year: The Artist, The Help, The Descendents, Hugo, Moneyball, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Midnight in Paris, Warhorse and The Tree of Life. So our question to you is: Image courtesy of Stacie Stauff Smith Photography/Shutterstock
The Special Administrative Region known as Hong Kong is made up of Hong Kong island, Kowloon and what’s known as the “New Territories” (which includes Lantau Island, where Hong Kong Disney is located). While today, one can take the MTR (subway) or drive through a tunnel to get to Kowloon and the New Territories, until […]
