Bellwoods Brewery Brings Fresh, Flavourful Beers to West Queen West

A new brewery on Ossington Avenue raises the bar for local beers.

By Jaime Woo • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 24th, 4:00 pm

Reel Toronto: The Cutting Edge

Toronto’s extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, the disguise doesn’t always hold up to scrutiny. Reel Toronto revels in digging up and displaying the films that attempt to mask, hide, or—in rare cases—proudly display our city.

By David Fleischer May. 24th, 10:30 am

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David Chang Talks About His Upcoming Toronto Debut

The celebrity restaurateur says plans for the Toronto branch of his Momofuku empire are still in flux, and he likes it that way.

By Steve Kupferman May. 23rd, 3:30 pm

Lights, Camera … And Everything Else

This Friday, the inaugural edition of 360 Screenings will give new meaning to "surround sound" by bringing beloved movies from the screen to real life.

By Carly Maga • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 23rd, 12:30 pm

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Save Picnicface, Save Canadian Comedy?

Canadian sketch comedy troupe Picnicface is fighting to get its act back on TV after it was cancelled by Bell Media.

By Steve Fisher May. 23rd, 10:30 am

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Sound Advice: Why Do You Hate Me? by Shit From Hell

Local punk band fronted by Liberal Party super-spin doctor is still listenable once the novelty wears off.

By Chris Dart May. 22nd, 2:15 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: It Started With Noodles

As Joanne Kates winds down her run as Globe and Mail food critic, a look at her first review for the paper.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 22nd, 1:00 pm

A Celebration of Sketchiness

Local comedians celebrated their own, hunted werewolves, and gave birth to the antichrist at Saturday's Sketchiest Sketch Show.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 22nd, 12:00 pm

Now on Screen: Battleship, Damsels In Distress, Edwin Boyd

Because Toronto’s more movie obsessed than a Quentin Tarantino screenplay (yuk yuk), Torontoist brings you Now on Screen, a weekly roundup of new releases and rep cinema showings. Click on any film title for our review.

By Julian Carrington May. 22nd, 11:00 am

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Paintfight Brings Colourful Attention to East Danforth

A ten-minute paint battle soaked the Danforth's "forgotten stretch."

By Rachel Lissner May. 22nd, 10:00 am

Inside Out Festival 2012

Our picks from the 22nd instalment of Toronto's annual LGBT film festival.

By Julian Carrington May. 22nd, 9:00 am

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Televisualist: Upstairs in the House

Each week, Torontoist examines the upcoming TV listings and makes note of programs that are entertaining, informative, and of quality. Or, alternately, none of those. The result: Televisualist.

By Christopher Bird May. 21st, 3:59 pm

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Historicist: Throwing Intellectual Bombs

Rabble-rousing feminist and anarchist Emma Goldman died in Toronto in 1940.

By Kevin Plummer May. 19th, 12:00 pm

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The First Official Victoria Day

Back in 1901, the holiday weekend was a washout.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 18th, 12:30 pm

Layers of Reality in The Real World?

Tarragon brings back Michel Tremblay's play, with new layers of sophistication.

By Steve Fisher May. 16th, 3:30 pm

CONTACT 2012: The View from the Street

Capturing the smell of the city in images.

By Edward Brown May. 16th, 11:58 am

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Reel Toronto: Cold Creek Manor

Toronto’s extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, the disguise doesn’t always hold up to scrutiny. Reel Toronto revels in digging up and displaying the films that attempt to mask, hide, or—in rare cases—proudly display our city.

By David Fleischer May. 16th, 9:00 am

1 Comment

Sound Advice: “Adam” by D-Sisive

Local rapper crafts a touching tribute to a fallen hip-hop legend.

By Chris Dart May. 15th, 2:30 pm

1 Comment

Vintage Toronto Ads: Take a Gamble on Charles Stoneham

Corrupt politicians, shady stocks, and professional baseball did—why not you?

By Jamie Bradburn May. 15th, 12:00 pm

16 Comments

Toronto Strife Makes Us Love Toronto Even More

An internet trend comes to Toronto, and perfectly illustrates city's je ne sais quoi.

By Rachel Lissner May. 15th, 10:00 am

For Leonard Cohen, What Goes Around Comes Around

The Canadian poet, novelist, and musician was honoured with the Glenn Gould Prize.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Nancy PaivaMay. 15th, 9:00 am

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Televisualist: Aiken To Be an Apprentice

Each week, Torontoist examines the upcoming TV listings and makes note of programs that are entertaining, informative, and of quality. Or, alternately, none of those. The result: Televisualist.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Brett LambMay. 14th, 3:00 pm

2 Comments

Game Developers Fight Deadlines and Fatigue at TOJam 7

At this year's instalment of the annual event, programmers struggled to make video games from scratch in just one weekend.

By Rachel Lissner May. 14th, 2:00 pm

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I Want Your Job: Stephanie Lemoine, Toy Designer

Some people get to play for a living. We talked to one of them.

By Kelli Korducki May. 14th, 10:00 am

2 Comments

Historicist: Happy 50th Birthday, North York!

Celebrating a suburban golden jubilee back in '72.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 12th, 12:00 pm

Now on Screen: La Haine, A Place Called Los Pereyra, and Dark Shadows

Because Toronto's more movie obsessed than a Quentin Tarantino screenplay (yuk yuk), Torontoist brings you Now on Screen, a weekly roundup of the best in rep cinema and new releases. Click on any film title for our review.

By Julian Carrington May. 12th, 11:00 am

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Artists Take Leonard Cohen’s Music to the Streets

More than two dozen young Toronto musicians played the Lady's Man's songs on downtown corners over the weekend.

By Brendan Ross • Photos by Dean BradleyMay. 11th, 5:00 pm

Declassified: Leotards and Dairy Queen

In this week's declassified: villainous love.

By Steve Kupferman • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMay. 11th, 3:30 pm

The Shipment Has Arrived

An American-Korean director and playwright tackles black politics in a challenging script that's brutally funny, and just plain brutal.

By Carly Maga May. 11th, 12:15 pm

Spice City Toronto: True Canadian Food

A new east-end café makes First Nations comfort food for an aboriginal clientele.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto May. 11th, 11:30 am

A Horse is a Horse, of Course

Horses are the mane event (sorry) at a new show in the Port Lands.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Christopher DrostMay. 11th, 10:30 am

Chewing the Fat With Matthew Lillard

The actor speaks before the Canadian premiere of his directorial debut, Fat Kid Rules The World, at the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival.

By Kevin Scott May. 11th, 9:30 am

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Mapping Our Music: Before 1960

Music isn't just sound—it also informs our sense of place. And so, a look at some of the places that have shaped Toronto's music.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Chloe CushmanMay. 9th, 12:30 pm

14 Comments

A Cinematic Tribute to the Cumberland Four

A local filmmaker pays homage to the fallen multiplex.

By Steve Kupferman May. 9th, 11:30 am

Hurt So Good

The Canadian premiere of New York playwright Rajiv Joseph's romcom with a twist. Or, should we say, a sprain.

By Carly Maga May. 9th, 10:30 am

Next Wave Film Festival Targets Youth

TIFF's newest film festival tries to appeal to teenagers through edgy fare.

By Kevin Scott May. 9th, 9:30 am

3 Comments

Sound Advice: Cult of Love by Art Imperial

Sixties-influenced singer makes "the consummate break-up album," and it hurts so good.

By Chris Dart May. 8th, 2:30 pm

3 Comments

Vintage Toronto Ads: A Romantic Meal from Parkdale Wines

A pleasurable meal for the people from a brewery-owned suburban winery.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 8th, 12:30 pm

2 Comments

Camp 30 Fights On

A tour of the last surviving World War II German POW camp in Canada reveals hopeful plans for its future.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 8th, 11:15 am

Jazzed Up For A Good Cause

Answering the call and keeping Jazz.FM91 on the air.

By Edward Brown • Photos by Nancy PaivaMay. 8th, 10:15 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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