Archive for 'Will Sloan'

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A requiem for @norm

The Norm-mania that swept Toronto in 2015 is dead, and whatever remains is the lingering vanity of a man too proud to admit when he’s finished.

By Will Sloan Oct. 23rd, 3:30 pm

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How to fix the Lightbox

Here's some free advice for resolving TIFF's ongoing identity crisis.

By Will Sloan Sep. 29th, 4:15 pm

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Albion Cinemas, Etobicoke’s Bollywood Shrine: An Appreciation

“India is known for its culture, and over here we do the same thing. No other cinema does that. People have to come here to watch those movies. And it’s like a community."

By Will Sloan Jul. 21st, 1:00 pm

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Kevin O’Leary in the Toilet: A People’s History

It's the ethical question of our age: Is it ok to shit on Kevin O'Leary's face?

By Will Sloan Feb. 2nd, 2:30 pm

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Will Sloan’s News Stories to Watch in 2017

It's hard to imagine, but 2017 could be even better than 2016.

By Will Sloan Jan. 5th, 11:45 am

Will Sloan’s Six Most Fascinating People and Things of 2016

The definitive list of the people and things that captivated us in 2016.

By Will Sloan Dec. 21st, 12:45 pm

Why the Original Fashion Santa Isn’t at Yorkdale This Year

An interview with model Paul Mason, the most stylish Kris Kringle around.

By Will Sloan Dec. 13th, 2:00 pm

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What It’s Like to Spend an Hour in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

Am I doing this right? How relaxed is relaxed enough?

By Will Sloan Nov. 3rd, 2:30 pm

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We Hung Out With Councillor Michael Ford at his Community Environment Day

Toronto's youngest councillor is noticeably different compared to his uncles.

By Will Sloan • Illustration by Brett LambSep. 6th, 9:45 am

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A Close Reading of Joe Warmington’s 1994 Billy Ray Cyrus Biography

Before Rob Ford, the Sun columnist known as the Scrawler developed his brand by writing about a young Billy Ray Cyrus.

By Will Sloan Jun. 21st, 9:00 am

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Bidding Farewell to Reg Hartt’s Cineforum, Again

Maybe this time it's closed for good? We remember the weird rite of passage that was Cineforum.

By Will Sloan Jun. 16th, 9:00 am

Meet Toronto’s Food Porn Star, John Catucci

And his show, You Gotta Eat Here, showcases the best in city eating.

By Will Sloan Apr. 1st, 10:30 am

Three Conversations at Toronto ComiCon

Exploring nerd culture at one of the city's nerdiest events.

By Will Sloan Mar. 21st, 1:00 pm

Sicilian Vampire: A Symposium

The most in-depth look at Frank D'Angelo's cinematic oeuvre to date.

By Jesse Hawken and Will Sloan Feb. 29th, 3:45 pm

Planning Your Glamorous Oscars Night in Toronto

If chip crumbs on your chest while you watch the Oscars on your couch isn't fancy enough, then these events could do the trick.

By Will Sloan Feb. 26th, 2:00 pm

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A Quarter Century of Suspect Video

A tribute, or perhaps a requiem, to the Mirvish Village institution.

By Will Sloan Jan. 19th, 5:00 pm

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The Oral History of 1990s YTV

From PJ Phil's initial hostility towards Snit to launching the Backstreet Boys in Canada, we provide an oral history of 1990s YTV.

By Will Sloan • Illustrations by Evan MundayDec. 22nd, 11:45 am

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The Raffi Principles

This weekend, Raffi comes to town supporting a new album and longstanding principles.

By Will Sloan Nov. 20th, 9:00 am