Archive for 'Laura Godfrey'

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Concrete Once Again Falling From the Gardiner Expressway

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Christopher DrostMay. 10th, 12:00 pm

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Geek Love Attracts Kindred Spirits at Whedon Singalong 2

Fans of the Buffy creator's musical body of work packed the Ossington last night for a very special anniversary screening.

By Laura Godfrey Mar. 20th, 2:30 pm

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“They Want Subways”: A Rob Ford Remix

According to Mayor Rob Ford, taxpayers emphatically want subways, not streetcars. But maybe, just maybe, they would also like remixes.

By Laura Godfrey Jan. 31st, 2:36 pm

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The End is Nigh for Dragon Lady Comics

A beloved comic-book store is closing after almost 34 years in business.

By Laura Godfrey • Photo by Tony MakepeaceJan. 5th, 11:30 am

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2011 Hero: New Subway Trains

Nominated for: being the silver lining in our often grey commutes.

By Laura Godfrey • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 16th, 2:30 pm

IFOA 2011: The Highs and Lows of Book-to-Film Adaptations

When it comes to bringing books to the screen, how much is sacred?

By Laura Godfrey Oct. 29th, 1:00 pm

IFOA 2011: Magic, Myth, and Forces Beyond Reason

If you suffer from severe disappointment due to a magic-free existence, get thee to a bookstore and procure one of these authors' books.

By Laura Godfrey Oct. 26th, 2:00 pm

IFOA 2011: Daniel Clowes and the Merits of Quietude

The International Festival of Authors is in full swing, and Friday night, Daniel Clowes was crowned King of the Comic Nerds.

By Laura Godfrey Oct. 24th, 3:09 pm

It’s Alive! The Human Library Breathes Life Into an Age-Old Pastime

Remember when talking to people was still a thing? On November 5, the TPL wants you to check out a book with a mind of its own.

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by D.A. CooperOct. 21st, 12:00 pm

Ten Questions With: Silver Elvis

While performing on the streets, Toronto's ubiquitous busker Silver Elvis is a little less conversation, and a little more action. We caught up with the man between acts to talk about the virtue of patience and his historical inspiration (not who you might think)!

By Laura Godfrey • Illustration and layout by Chloe CushmanOct. 12th, 1:00 pm

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The Nerds Come to Meet at the Word on the Street

Break out your dayplanner, because the Super Bowl of literary events is almost here, with more panels than you can shake a Kindle at.

By Laura Godfrey Sep. 23rd, 10:00 am

Resistance is Futile at Babes in Space Burlesque

The art of the tease invades the Revival for an all-out Star Trek vs. Star Wars performance where clothing is the first casualty.

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 30th, 10:00 am

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Cirque du Soleil’s Totem is Tops

Totem, written and directed by Quebecer Robert Lepage, does not disappoint. Click through for an incredible photo gallery from the show.

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Christopher DrostAug. 18th, 1:00 pm

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Dyke March 2011: Bringing the Politics Back

By Laura Godfrey Jul. 4th, 9:00 am

Whedonmania Rises Up at the Underground

By Laura Godfrey Jun. 20th, 12:00 pm

Preaching the Gospel of Jeanette Winterson

By Laura Godfrey Jun. 19th, 3:00 pm

What to See at Luminato’s Closing Weekend

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 17th, 9:00 am

A Magical Night Out at Luminato

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Corbin SmithJun. 11th, 5:00 pm

What to See, Hear, and Do at Luminato 2011

By Laura Godfrey Jun. 6th, 3:15 pm

Graphic Novella The Next Day Takes on Suicide

By Laura Godfrey May. 4th, 2:15 pm

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With This Much Show Choir Drama, Who Needs TV?

By Laura Godfrey Apr. 11th, 9:00 am

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Show Choir Canada Lets Gleeful Students Square Off

By Laura Godfrey • Photo by Corbin SmithApr. 8th, 9:00 am

HOT DOCS 2012

Reviews listed alphabetically:

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Detropia (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Herman’s House (★☆☆☆☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆) Legend of a Warrior (★★★☆☆) Life in Stills (★★½☆☆) Mom and Me (★★★☆☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Planet of Snail (★★½☆☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Revision (★☆☆☆☆) Sexy Baby (★★★½☆) She Said Boom: The Story Of Fifth Column (★★½☆☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) The Boxing Girls of Kabul (★★½☆☆) The Final Member (★★★★½) The Job (★★☆☆☆) The Mechanical Bride (★★★½☆) The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche (★★☆☆☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) The World Before Her (★★★★☆)

Reviews by star rating:

China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) The Final Member (★★★★½) The World Before Her (★★★★☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) Who Cares? (★★★★☆) Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Detropia (★★★★☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Sexy Baby (★★★½☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) The Mechanical Bride (★★★½☆) Mom and Me (★★★☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Legend of a Warrior (★★★☆☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Planet of Snail (★★½☆☆) The Boxing Girls of Kabul (★★½☆☆) She Said Boom: The Story Of Fifth Column (★★½☆☆) Wadim (★★½☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) Life in Stills (★★½☆☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆) The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche (★★☆☆☆)

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