Archive for 'Jesse Hawken'

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The 2017 Ford Fest Survival Guide

It's a massive, annual public festival that draws international attention and boldface names. And no, it's not TIFF.

By Jesse Hawken Sep. 8th, 11:00 am

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Stairway To Stardom: How #Stepgate Put Toronto on the Map

And why we should all be thanking Toronto's crusading columnist, who is still out there chasing the gravy train.

By Jesse Hawken Jul. 21st, 2:45 pm

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The Sun’s Sue-Ann and Scrawler Vs Toronto Pride

But the real question is why didn't the Dyke Marchers make the homophobic pastor feel more included and welcomed?

By Jesse Hawken Jun. 27th, 1:45 pm

Toronto Sun Columnist Has a Warning for Artists Who Take On Trump Through Shakespeare

More hot takes in today's Sun, the resident right-wing gay Jewish muckraker goes to pot.

By Jesse Hawken Jun. 20th, 6:00 pm

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Conservative Columnists Insist Andrew Scheer Isn’t That Bad (and Can Definitely Beat Trudeau)

Jordan Peterson's free speech brigade has a new leader.

By Jesse Hawken May. 30th, 1:00 pm

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Postmedia Columnists Hate Political Correctness Even More Than Terrorism Now

Also overly sensitive analysis of Lou Reed lyrics. They hate that, too.

By Jesse Hawken May. 23rd, 3:15 pm

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Hot Take Challenge: Appropriation Prizes

A who's who of Canadian media heavyweights were in full damage control this weekend after mocking Indigenous cultural appropriation on Twitter at midnight, like a bunch of drunk racist uncles.

By Jesse Hawken May. 16th, 3:45 pm

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Hot Take Challenge: Pride vs. Police, Police vs. Scrawler

Starting today, Torontoist introduces Hot Take Challenge, with a look at how The Sun's scribes covered yesterday's news about Pride and police.

By Jesse Hawken May. 9th, 2:45 pm

Review Roundup: Six Must-See Films at Hot Docs

Toronto's documentary film festival continues until May 7.

By Jesse Hawken and Angelo Muredda May. 3rd, 8:00 pm

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How Toronto’s Papers covered Stolen Valour and LeBron vs The Raptors

And some hard-hitting reporting on that monster, Caillou.

By Jesse Hawken May. 2nd, 3:15 pm

Five Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Films to Watch at Hot Docs

Toronto's documentary film festival runs till May 7, and will showcase 230 films from a record 58 countries.

By Jesse Hawken and Angelo Muredda Apr. 29th, 4:36 pm

How Toronto’s Papers Covered Subway Air Pollution and Raptors Fever

Sorry Leafs fans.

By Jesse Hawken Apr. 25th, 1:30 pm

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How Toronto’s Papers Covered Trump vs North Korea and Dart Guy

Will Torontonians get to see the Leafs finish the playoffs before Trump declares WWIII on North Korea?

By Jesse Hawken Apr. 18th, 2:20 pm

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How Toronto’s Papers Covered Trump vs Syria and Sports, Sports, Sports

No shortage of excitement for two Toronto teams in the playoffs.

By Jesse Hawken Apr. 11th, 1:00 pm

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How Toronto’s Papers Covered A Russian Terror Attack and the NHL Skipping The Winter Olympics

Sports has the papers pretty bummed out today.

By Jesse Hawken Apr. 4th, 1:30 pm

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How Toronto’s Papers Covered A Gold Heist and Legalized Pot Plans

You may need to smoke a joint to make it through yet another transit debate.

By Jesse Hawken Mar. 28th, 1:30 pm

Truth is Stranger Than 6ix-tion: Toronto Filmmakers at Hot Docs 2017

A look at five powerful must-see docs by Toronto-based directors.

By Jesse Hawken Mar. 22nd, 11:00 am

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How Toronto’s Papers Covered the Trump/Russia Bombshell and Cardboard Trudeaus

But the robots are the real winners.

By Jesse Hawken • Illustrations by Brett LambMar. 21st, 1:15 pm