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The Surreal LifeThe Surreal Life

After a European tour, Dali and Co.’s sublimely giddy eccentricities arrive at the AGO
Published: May 2009

April 18 - 24April 18 - 24

See it or skip it? London to Brighton
Published: April 2008

April 25 - May 1April 25 - May 1

See it or skip it? Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, Then She Found Me and War, Inc.
Published: April 2008

April 4 - 10April 4 - 10

See it or skip it? Leatherheads, Kenny and Under the Same Moon
Published: April 2008

Art by NumbersArt by Numbers

The good, the bad and the very expensive at the Toronto International Art Fair
Published: October 2008

East Side StoryEast Side Story

Farzaneh Kaboli is Iran’s most famous dancer. Here’s why you’ve never heard of her
Published: August 2008

February 1 - 7February 1 - 7

See it or skip it? Joe Strummer and Honeydripper
Published: February 2008

February 15 - 21February 15 - 21

See it or skip it? Diary of the Dead, The Band’s Visit and Garbage Warrior
Published: February 2008

February 22 - 28February 22 - 28

See it or skip it? Be Kind Rewind, Charlie Bartlett, La France and Vantage Point
Published: February 2008

February 29 - March 6February 29 - March 6

See it or skip it? The Other Boleyn Girl, The Counterfeiters and Semi-Pro
Published: February 2008

February 8 - 14February 8 - 14

See it or skip it? Fool’s Gold and In Bruges
Published: March 2008

Hot Docs Festival PreviewHot Docs Festival Preview

2008 promises to be a strong year for Toronto’s own documentary film festival. Here, a preview of the fun and our expert’s pick of the best films
Published: April 2008

In Plane ViewIn Plane View

Contact’s latest offering gives Pearson’s frequent flyers something to think about
Published: May 2008

Into the GrooveInto the Groove

The art world has an acid flashback at Landymore Keith
Published: January 2008

January 18 - 24January 18 - 24

See it or skip it? 27 Dresses, Steep and Mad Money
Published: January 2008

January 25 - 31January 25 - 31

See it or skip it? How She Move and Still Life
Published: January 2008

January 4 - 10January 4 - 10

There Will Be Blood and Youth Without Youth
Published: January 2008

March 14 - 20March 14 - 20

See it or skip it? Funny Games, Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! and Sleepwalking
Published: March 2008

March 21 - 27March 21 - 27

See it or skip it? Paranoid Park, Snow Angels and Days of Darkness
Published: March 2008

March 28 - April 3March 28 - April 3

See it or skip it? 21, Run, Fat Boy, Run and The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
Published: March 2008

March 7 - 13March 7 - 13

See it or skip it? Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and 10,000 B.C.
Published: March 2008

May 2 - 8May 2 - 8

See it or skip it? Standard Operating Procedure
Published: May 2008

May 9 - 15May 9 - 15

See it or skip it? The Stone Angel, The Unknown Woman, Son of Rambow, My Blueberry Nights and Redbelt
Published: June 2008

Not-So-Simple SimonNot-So-Simple Simon

Britain’s Starling brings his provocative conceptualism to the Power Plant
Published: February 2008

Tales From the Cryptic Tales From the Cryptic

How to decode the public art offerings at catch-all fest Luminato
Published: June 2008

The Biggest LoserThe Biggest Loser

A photographic study in being second to one
Published: September 2008

The NaturalThe Natural

A sprawling nine-part Darwin show lands at the ROM
Published: March 2008

Theatre of the AbsurdTheatre of the Absurd

Sick of blockbusters? Take a chance on the film-geek smorgasbord
Published: April 2008

2 Days in Paris, Klimt2 Days in Paris, Klimt

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: August 2007

A Fine MessA Fine Mess

Painter Wil Murray keeps it all under control
Published: July 2007

A Mighty Heart, Killer of Sheep...A Mighty Heart, Killer of Sheep...

See it or skip it? The week's new movie releases
Published: June 2007

Breakfast With Scot, Redacted...Breakfast With Scot, Redacted...

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: November 2007

December 14 - 20December 14 - 20

See it or skip it?
Published: December 2007

Elizabeth, Death at a Funeral...Elizabeth, Death at a Funeral...

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: October 2007

Freak ShowFreak Show

Oscar De Las Flores proves the devil is in the details
Published: June 2007

I'm Not ThereI'm Not There

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: November 2007

Just Add WaterJust Add Water

An Australian goes fishing at Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Published: September 2007

La Vie en Rose, Angel-ALa Vie en Rose, Angel-A

See it or skip it? This week's new movie releases
Published: June 2007

Life of PyesLife of Pyes

Local husband-and-wife team perfects the art of exquisite torture
Published: May 2007

Michael Clayton; Lust, CautionMichael Clayton; Lust, Caution

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: October 2007

Miss Chief MakerMiss Chief Maker

Native artist Kent Monkman takes back history
Published: November 2007

Paint it WhitePaint it White

Afghani artist Lida Abdul chronicles her homeland’s struggle to rebuild
Published: March 2007

Rescue Dawn, You Kill MeRescue Dawn, You Kill Me

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: July 2007

Reservation Road, My Kid Could Paint That...Reservation Road, My Kid Could Paint That...

See it or skip it?
Published: October 2007

Sicko, Ratatouille...Sicko, Ratatouille...

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: June 2007

Superbad, The InvasionSuperbad, The Invasion

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: August 2007

Sweet Mud, PierrepointSweet Mud, Pierrepoint

See it or skip it? This week's new movie releases
Published: June 2007

Talk to Me, My Best FriendTalk to Me, My Best Friend

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: July 2007

Tempest TossedTempest Tossed

Small-town sculptor Walter Redinger brings his sprawling, rarely seen works to town
Published: February 2007

The Assassination of Jesse James...The Assassination of Jesse James...

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: September 2007

The Bone CollectorThe Bone Collector

James Lahey engages viewers in a game of cranium
Published: October 2007

The Boss of It All, Introducing the DwightsThe Boss of It All, Introducing the Dwights

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: July 2007

The Bourne Ultimatum, Becoming JaneThe Bourne Ultimatum, Becoming Jane

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: August 2007

The Brave One, Eastern Promises...The Brave One, Eastern Promises...

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: September 2007

The Darjeeling Limited...The Darjeeling Limited...

See it or skip it? The week's new releases
Published: October 2007

The Prince of TidesThe Prince of Tides

Take a trip back to Britain’s 1960s beach culture with Tony Ray-Jones
Published: January 2007

Absolutely NebulousAbsolutely Nebulous

Margaux Williamson's universe is charmingly warped
Published: December 2006

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