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Arooj Aftab: The allure of the night, pioneering Pakistan’s DIY music movement, and her new album
When the singer and composer Arooj Aftab released her 2021 album “Vulture Prince,” she gained fans like Barack Obama, Elvis Costello and Caroline Pol…
1 year, 10 months ago
Dan Brown: His journey from failed musician to bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code
Before he became known as the massively successful writer of “The Da Vinci Code” and other novels, Dan Brown dreamed of being a singer-songwriter. He…
1 year, 10 months ago
Billy-Ray Belcourt: His debut short story collection and writing about queer, Indigenous love
The award-winning Canadian writer Billy-Ray Belcourt is back with his fifth book and first collection of short stories, “Coexistence.” Following char…
1 year, 10 months ago
Denis Villeneuve: Dune 2, his vision for the sci-fi epic, and how the film reflects issues in the world today
This past weekend, Denis Villeneuve received the Icon Award at the Canadian Screen Awards, naming him as one of the premier filmmakers working today.…
1 year, 10 months ago
Matt Johnson: BlackBerry, what happens when an outsider filmmaker goes mainstream, and the future of Canadian film
The big winner at this past weekend's Canadian Screen Awards was the film “Blackberry,” which you can watch now as a series on CBC Gem. We revisit To…
1 year, 10 months ago
Quick Q: Frank Walker on his debut album Origin and putting a new spin on EDM
The Canadian musician Frank Walker is one of the new generation of electronic dance music DJs who’s taken inspiration from the past and put their own…
1 year, 10 months ago
Patricia Field: Costume design, her NYC boutique, and dressing Sarah Jessica Parker
Patricia Field is a legendary costume designer and stylist whose credits include “Sex and the City,” “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Emily in Paris.” A …
1 year, 10 months ago
Ilana Glazer: Motherhood, loss, and her new film Babes
The comedian Ilana Glazer (Broad City) is back with a new film, “Babes,” which looks at the messy realities of female friendship and motherhood. She …
1 year, 10 months ago
Lamar Johnson: The Last of Us, Brother, and being honoured at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards
The Canadian actor Lamar Johnson has been having a moment, from his acclaimed performance in Clement Virgo’s film “Brother” to his Emmy nomination fo…
1 year, 10 months ago
Siphesihle November: On following his ballet dreams from South Africa to Canada
Siphesihle November is a principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada. This June, he’ll be dancing lead roles in the company’s productions of …
1 year, 10 months ago