reviews

Leah Singer and Lee Ranaldo Forged a New Road Ahead at Toronto's Project Nowhere

St. Anne's, October 4

PUBLISHED Oct 5, 2024

Moments before hurling his guitar over his audience's heads, Lee Ranaldo swept its headstock along the floor, thrummed the backside of...

Pelada Took Their Last Stand at Project Nowhere in Toronto

The Garrison, October 4

PUBLISHED Oct 5, 2024

"You know, just because we're disbanded doesn't mean you have to not buy our songs on Bandcamp. It means you should continue to buy...

At Project Nowhere 2024, Toronto Experienced the Patriarchy

The Garrison, October 3

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2024

Of all the possible spawn points available to drop into the choose-your-own-adventure bar crawl format of Project Nowhere's second annual...

'Saturday Night' Is a Stress Dream

Directed by Jason Reitman

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2024

"Are you ready to laugh?" director Jason Reitman asked the audience at the Princess of Wales Theatre before the screening of...

'Joker: Folie à Deux' Est Très Terrible

Directed by Todd Phillips

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2024

Like a rebellious rock band that unexpectedly goes from playing in dive bars to stadiums off their debut album, Todd Phillips's 'Joker...

Don't 'Hold Your Breath' for This Barren Dustbowl Thriller

Directed by Karrie Crouse and Will Joines

PUBLISHED Oct 3, 2024

When Sarah Paulson is billed as the lead in anything, especially a psychological thriller, it's almost always a winning combination. After...

The Smile Could Have Cut Out Some of 'Cutouts'

PUBLISHED Oct 3, 2024

I knew it would only be a matter of time before the Smile went through their 'Kid A' phase, but I had no idea it would be so soon. I was...

'The Outrun' Can't Keep Pace with Saoirse Ronan

Directed by Nora Fingscheidt

PUBLISHED Oct 3, 2024

Based on a memoir by Amy Liptrot about addiction and recovery, Saoirse Ronan delivers a touching and powerful performance as Rona, a young...