Morning Throwback: turkeys were just as cute (and tasty) in the 1900s as they are now
So, how was your Thanksgiving?
Category: Culture
Must-see Movie: Dial M for Murder in 3D
We consider ourselves lucky whenever we catch a flick of Alfred Hitchcock’s on TV — in measly 2D — so we were pretty excited to hear that his 1954 classic, Dial M for Murder, is screening tonight at the TIFF Bell Lightbox as originally intended: in 3D.
Morning Throwback: in the ’40s, fancypants composers ruled the musical roost
In our dreams, these guys had a band and it was called Sugar Daddys. They were so raw that all they needed was a single piano and plenty of testosterone to make the ladies swoon and to keep the hits coming.
The Bachelor Brief: our recap of The Bachelor Canada, episode one
Fans of The Bachelor can be rest assured that the Canuck edition lives up to its American predecessor. With a bevy of fake breasts, cat fights, weird chicks and heartbreaks galore, the Canadians brought their A game (as well as a pair of hiking boots, a motorcycle and pom-poms) to The Bachelor Canada, which launched last night.
Album Review: Old Man Luedecke’s Tender is the Night
Torontonian-turned-East-Coaster Old Man Luedecke officially released his latest record, Tender is the Night, on Tuesday night at The Dakota Tavern, and after we got our first listen, it’s clear the banjo-pluckin’, foot-stompin’, wayfaring troubadour has grown up and nestled in his country-tinged, bubbly and soul-soothing niche.
Weekend Warrior: Two Door Cinema Club, Torontoberfest, Thanksgiving brunch, Chocolate and Cheese Crawl, TPFF
Two Door Cinema Club will rock out this Friday at Sound Academy, bringing their catchy tunes to Toronto. The world-famous indie band from Northern Ireland, with their energetic beats and electronic influences, will jam the night away after doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available online.
Arnie’s coming to town! Time for a roundup of awkward and embarrassing Schwarzenegger moments
Arnold Schwarzenegger is pushing his new, aptly-titled memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, in a PR blitz of damage control following his infidelity ordeal, and he’ll be in Toronto on Thursday for a book signing. Sure, his cheating scandal was super embarrassing, but that’s not the only cringe-worthy moment Ah-nold’s experienced over the years. Below, five totally awkward moments from the athletic Austrian.
If music be the food of love…
Recently wed Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt fell in love over eggs and opera
Flushing away precious resource to produce fossil fuel?
‘Fracking’ process wastes millions of litres of water — and it could be coming to Ontario
Morning Throwback: in the 1900s, cycling in Toronto was the worst
Whatever your feelings are about the Jarvis Street bike lanes controversy, we think both sides can agree that — lanes or no lanes — biking sucked way more in the 1900s.
What’s the deal with Zanta? Find out in an upcoming graphic novel
New York has the Naked Cowboy, but we’ve got Zanta. The infamous Toronto weirdo and scantily-clad street performer, who has a penchant for getting banned from places, is known for bobbing around the city doing pushups in a Santa hat. And now he’s once again getting some recognition in the form of a graphic novel.
Meet a Comedy Troupe: pomme is french for apple
Pomme is french for apple. It’s also the name of a comedy sketch group created by Liza Paul and Bahia Weston. “Pomme” is also a homonym for “pum,” which refers to a lady’s lady parts in West Indian Culture. This is key information when attending a pomme is french for apple show. We chatted with Liza and Bahia about performing in last week’s JFL 42, their inspiration and, well, pum.