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Appa Comes Home

Why "Kim’s Convenience" Hit Differently at 50 Walking through the Distillery District in August has a specific vibe—the heat radiating off the cobblestones, the tourists,...

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In Dreams: A Heartfelt Harmony with Room for Improvement

"In Dreams" is the new musical weaving Roy Orbison's classic songs into a narrative, is a bittersweet charmer. The heart of the show lies in...

The American Shadow

To view Donald Trump’s capture of the American presidency in 2016, and his resurgent dominance in 2024, as a mere accident of history is to indulge in a comforting but dangerous delusion. It suggests that he is a glitch in an otherwise clear signal. But history does not make mistakes of this magnitude. Trump is not an invader who breached the walls of the republic from without; he is the inevitable result of the republic’s own unresolved tensions. He is the American 'Shadow' made flesh—embodying the raw, unfiltered appetites that the nation has long practiced but politely denied. To look at him is not to look at an aberration. It is to look into a mirror that reflects the predatory nature of a civilization that has begun to devour itself.

The Nostalgia Of Rabbit Ears

The Four Lights and the Infinite Scroll Living in rural Ontario in the eighties, television was not just a service; it was a delicate negotiation...

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A Whole New World in Toronto’s Aladdin

Disney's Aladdin has landed in Toronto, bringing its familiar story and dazzling visuals to the stage. Let's explore the magic of this production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCpF-8w3Xr8&ab_channel=mirvishproductions A Familiar...

Every Little Nookie: A Side-Splitting Look at Love in All Its Forms

"Every Little Nookie," a 2022 Stratford Festival production, is a laugh riot that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and intimacy with surprising tenderness....

Les Misérables: A Timeless Epic of Redemption and Revolution

Les Misérables is a cornerstone of musical theatre, and continues to captivate audiences with its powerful story, soaring music, and enduring themes. I first...