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Ambitious authoritarian drama exchanges social commentary for family drama » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 5d

'Anniversary' could have been one of the year’s most divisive movies, but its inability to tackle its subject matter head-on means it’s unlikely to rile up anyone across the political spectrum.

Wonderful cast carry under-cooked political analysis unsure of what it’s trying to say

Album review: Brandi Carlile delivers stripped down blend of Americana and folk on excellent “Returning to Myself” » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 6d

Brandi Carlile doesn’t shy away from making a statement with her new album "Returning to Myself". With moving lyrics and beautiful vocals, this album is sure to have you feeling emotional.

🎧 NNNN (out of 5)

Tribute to Joni Mitchell among album’s many highlights

Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater tell NEXT what drew them to songwriter’s tragic tale » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 6d

Check out our editor @northbymichael.bsky.social's feature as he chats with Ethan Hawke, Richard Linklater and Bobby Cannavale about their new film "Blue Moon" which sees Hawke play doomed songwriter Lorenz Hart. Story here: nextmag.ca/ethan-hawke-...

Hawke gives brilliant performance as doomed lyricist Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon”

Chris Stuckmann muses on long journey to finish ‘Shelby Oaks’ and longer journey from critic to director » NEXT Magazine

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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 10d

World Series fashion notes, Drake was wearing a Rob Ford Coach’s jacket for Don Bosco High School as he cheered on the home team at the SkyDome. Nice win by the Jays!

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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 10d

World Series fashion notes, Drake was wearing a Rob Ford Coach’s jacket for Don Bosco High School as he cheered on the home team at the SkyDome. Nice win by the Jays!

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Guild Festival Theatre @guildfesttheatre.bsky.social · 13d

The Veil may have closed but the buzz isn't over! WARNING: Spoilers ahead!

Did you take on the curse of The Veil? Ryan Borochovitz of Next Magazine (@nextmagazine.bsky.social) wants to hear from you.

Check out the article through the link below!

nextmag.ca/theatre-scen...

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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

First-time director Chris Stuckmann found everything he dreamed of in directing crowd-funded horror film ‘Shelby Oaks’ with tight-knit crew.

First-time director found everything he dreamed of in directing crowd-funded horror film with tight-knit crew

Preview: Comedy is Art Festival remains vital in a changing landscape for performers » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

Preview: The Theatre Centre's Comedy is Art Festival offers a stacked lineup of Canada’s best sketch and improv performers. nextmag.ca/preview-come...

Acclaimed sketch and improv performer Tim Blair says festival combines laughs with serious conversations about the artform

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Review: Rose Byrne delivers a powerhouse performance

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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You' Review: Rose Byrne gives a career-best performance that will put her front and centre of Oscar conversation.

Rose Byrne gives a career-best performance that will put her front and centre of Oscar conversation in 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.'

Business background helps director G.G. Hawkins’ new direction » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

“I Really Love My Husband” is one of best looking low budget films this year.

Director G.G. Hawkins speaks with NEXT about how her career outside of film - working for Google and the Wall Street Journal - helped prepare her to get behind the camera.

“I Really Love My Husband” one of best looking low budget films this year

Preview: Groovy B.C. band Uncle Strut bring ’70s rock vibe, with a dose of surf, to their sound » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 18d

A chilled-out rock band unafraid to experiment with their sound, Uncle Strut want everyone to share in one big, groovy party.

Fun-loving Vancouver band heads out from home as first-ever tour brings them to Lee’s

“Blueberry Grunt” Director Sherry White‘s “Blueberry Grunt” is a Female Eye Festival highlight » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 21d

'Blueberry Grunt' director Sherry White speaks with NEXT about shooting the film in just 18 days, ahead of screening it at the Female Eye Film Festival tomorrow (Wed., Oct. 15).

Film a chaotic, charming look at struggling relationship

Review: ‘Bremen Town’ is a whimsical journey through life’s shadows » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 21d

Review: 'Bremen Town', on now until Sun., Oct. 26 at Tarragon Theatre, leans into the “grim” in Brothers Grimm, recognizing that with the beauty of life also comes a whole lot of pain.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ meets ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ with a heavy sprinkling of fairytale dust.

Review: John Candy doc ‘I Like Me’ is an ode to fatherless sons » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 22d

Review: John Candy documentary ‘I Like Me’, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, explores the Canadian comedy legend’s struggles and sensitivity - NNNNN (out of 5)

Feature documentary explores the Canadian comedy legend’s struggles and sensitivity

Album review: Parcels' LOVED is a serene celebration » NEXT Magazine

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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 22d

Album review: A stress-releasing chilled out experience, Parcels' 'LOVED' is from a band that loves what it does and wants to celebrate that with the world - NNNN (out of 5)

Australian quintet’s third album is content to let good vibes do the heavy lifting

Review: ‘Roofman’ concept better than the final film » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 25d

Wish @roofmanmovie.bsky.social was as good as concept but film falls flat despite star @channingtatumpage.bsky.social. Opens(Fri, Oct. 10) with an intriguing story that ultimately involves too much sitting around and too many stupid decisions Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-roofm...

Character’s self-destructive decision-making leaves little hope of happy ending

Review: Strong direction and brilliant score can’t save ‘Tron: Ares’ » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 26d

As ChatGPT and the rest threaten the livelihoods of artists everywhere, 'Tron: Ares' is pro-clanker propaganda (NN out of 5)

Latest update to beloved franchise a sterile exercise in AI exploration

‘Slave Play’ is a provocative exploration of sex, trauma, therapy and race » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 28d

@canadianstage production of “The Slave Play” on until Sun., Oct. 26 is “a wild, dynamic theatrical experience that allows an audience to consider the fraught intersections of race, trauma, desire and identity”. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/slave-play-i...

Wild, comic, emotional theatrical experience that won’t fail to unsettle and entertain

Live Review: Sam Fender continues steady climb to top » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 28d

Rising British balladeer @sam_fender has come a long way from his @horseshoetavern Toronto debut as he showed a delighted, packed Coliseum crowd this weekend. Our 5-N review here nextmag.ca/review-sam-f...

British singer gives slower songs rock-edge in live setting

October music preview: Chance the Rapper, David Byrne does Massey, Parcels and double Luafey » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

Toronto has a stacked lineup of live music happening this October, including Chance the Rapper at Rebel tonight. 🎵

Don't miss out: Read our full guide to live music happening this October in Toronto 👇

That’s all Bud as lakeside barn season ends and big shows move inside

Album review: Taylor Swift maintains Queen of Pop crown with excellent new ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ » NEXT Magazine

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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · Oct 3

Album review: Taylor Swift maintains Queen of Pop crown with excellent new ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ (NNNN out of 5)

Swifts leans into her maturity with elegant melodies, clever lyrics, and a polished pop finish

Review: ‘The Green Line’ finds tenderness in the rubble » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · Oct 2

@buddiesto production of Makram Ayache’s play “ The Green Line” is a stunning work that closes this weekend. Not to be missed. Our 5-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-the-g...

1978 and 2018 Beirut blur in this lyrical meditation on survival, queer love, and memory

First-time director Scarlett Johansson says she loves life on the set » NEXT Magazine

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 26

First time director Scarlett Johansson spoke with @nextmagcanada about helming her first feature film, the excellent "Eleanor the Great" which opened today (Fri., Sept. 26). She shares tips she learned from other directors and why she loves filmmaking. Our feature here nextmag.ca/first-time-d...

Making ‘Eleanor the Great’ helps blockbuster actor better understand her own history