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Steve McQueen: His new film Blitz & how it tells a different kind of war story
The Oscar-winning British film director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave, Shame) is renowned for his cinematic portrayals of difficult realities. His …
1 year, 4 months ago
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Naomi Snieckus & Matt Baram: Their new show about memories, grief & “big stuff”
Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram are a married Canadian comedy duo who have teamed up to create a new stage show called “Big Stuff.” It’s part storytell…
1 year, 4 months ago
Marcel Dzama: Ghosts of Canoe Lake & his newfound love for Tom Thomson
For decades, the Canadian visual artist Marcel Dzama has been attracting attention for his drawings, films, sculptures and installations. Earlier thi…
1 year, 4 months ago
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Ian Williams: Courageous conversations, cancel culture & taking risks
Back in April, the award-winning Canadian writer Ian Williams was named this year’s Massey lecturer. Since 1961, the Massey Lectures have invited dis…
1 year, 4 months ago
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Sean Baker: How a Canadian sex worker’s memoir helped shape Anora
Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket) is an award-winning filmmaker whose work often explores the lives of people living on the fri…
1 year, 5 months ago
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Laila Biali: Wintersongs & the car crash that dashed her dream at 15
The Juno-winning Canadian jazz singer and pianist Laila Biali is back with a new album, “Wintersongs,” which was inspired by some time she spent in B…
1 year, 5 months ago
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Sindhu Vee: Her move from investment banking to stand-up comedy
If you’ve ever thought it was too late for you to try something new, you should listen to Sindhu Vee. She’s one of the most talked-about comics in th…
1 year, 5 months ago
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Saul Rubinek: How Playing Shylock critiques cancel culture in the arts
The Canadian acting legend Saul Rubinek has returned to the stage to explore one of theatre’s most controversial characters: Shylock, the Jewish mone…
1 year, 5 months ago
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Jason Reynolds: On writing a tender love story from a teen boy’s POV
When the award-winning author Jason Reynolds was visiting a juvenile detention centre, he asked what kind of books young boys checked out the most. T…
1 year, 5 months ago
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Andrea Bocelli: On his 30 years in music & the singers he admires most
One of the most famous tenors in the world, Andrea Bocelli, is celebrating three decades in music. In addition to a concert film and a new album call…
1 year, 5 months ago