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Chekhov for Beginners



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James Gartler

FILM

Making Fashion A Snap

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Bill Cunningham: New York, Cinema du Parc

by James Gartler
24.05.2011

If you were to spot an 80-year-old man sneaking pictures of you walking across the street, you might not take it well. If that man turns out to be Bill Cunningham, consider it the highest form of fashion flattery. Designer Anna Wintour certainly does, exclaiming with sincerity: “We all get dressed for Bill!”

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DVD

Stripped and Scary

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Burlesque, DVD

by James Gartler
14.05.2011

Despite what you may have heard, the problem with Burlesque isn’t so much that Christina Aguilera acts in it. Truth is, this was the ideal film project for the vocal powerhouse and provocateur: a sexy musical in the style of her throwback album Back to Basics, co-starring another singer who made the crossover into acting [...]

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THEATRE

Love Song For A Soulmate

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A Beautiful View, Centaur Theatre

by James Gartler
28.04.2011

Anyone who has enjoyed meeting an old couple and hearing all about how they ended up together will get a kick out of A Beautiful View. Those who find “How Harry Met Sally” stories unbearable, though, will still appreciate

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FILM

The Ghosts & Mr. Ed

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Latin American Cinema Fest, Cinema du Parc

by James Gartler
22.04.2011

Montreal’s Latin American Cinema Festival is in full swing at Cinema du Parc. Of the three dozen or so features screened, none will leave you quite as tickled, confused and even inspired as Finisterrae …

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FILM

Rom-Com With A Twist

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I Love You Phillip Morris, DVD

by James Gartler
09.04.2011

There’s nothing worse than having to sit through a generic, predictable romantic comedy … especially when it also happens to star a comedian with a tired schtick. This is precisely what makes I Love You Phillip Morris such a startling discovery. Simply put, it’s the first Jim Carrey rom-com to perfectly suit his particular style [...]

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THEATRE

Montreal’s Guilty Pleasure

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Schwartz's The Musical, Centaur Theatre

by James Gartler
07.04.2011

If you’re used to seeing long line-ups outside Schwartz’s Hebrew Delicatessen on The Main, prepare to see them at Centaur Theatre’s box office as well. The love-letter to Montreal that is Schwartz’s The Musical will surely be drawing in crowds both meat-loving and vegetarian, local and visiting, and young and old for one reason and [...]

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FESTIVAL CITY

From Lilies To Lizards

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FIFA, Various Locations

by James Gartler
23.03.2011

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of the world of art but can’t afford a degree in Art History, the International Festival of Films on Art (or FIFA, for short) might just be the crash course you’re looking for. For the 29th year, FIFA is bringing a variety of documentaries and shorts to screens [...]

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