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Sunday’s NXNE picks: The Pharcyde, Paul Quarrington, William S. Burroughs and more

We’ve managed to keep our wits about us and our energy up all week in order to maximize our concert attendance, but we have to admit we’re a teensy bit relieved it’s the last day of the North by Northeast music marathon. Of course, there’s still plenty to do before we have to return to real life tomorrow. Check out our selections for Sunday, after the jump.

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Toronto International Film Festival 2009

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Alice Cooper gives marital advice to Jessica Paré: Make sure you continue to flirt with each other

Alice Cooper and Jessice Paré: Marital tips, not make-up tips

Alice Cooper and Jessice Paré: Marital tips, not makeup tips (Photos by Hunter Desportes, Magnolia Pictures)

We caught up with stunning Canadian actor Jessica Paré last night at an exclusive soirée in a Yorkville residence. At TIFF, Paré has two films: the rock ’n’ roll vampire comedy Suck, in which she plays a sexy take-no-shit bass player, and The Trotsky, in which she has a walk-on role. Suck also stars the weathered legend Iggy Pop and heavy metal icon Alice Cooper. When asked what working with Cooper was like, Paré describes him as “quiet and spiritual,” a far cry from the semi-violent, and somewhat terrifying, performer who made his mark in this town at 1969 concert by spontaneously tossing a chicken into the front row. (Cooper assumed the bird would fly; unfortunately, rabid fans tore it to shreds.)

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Toronto International Film Festival 2009

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Suck it, recession: Homegrown vampire flick gets picked up by Alliance


Our Canadian ego is swelling after news that the first TIFF film to sell its distribution rights is homegrown. Capri Vision Inc.’s Suck (watch the trailer above), directed by musician and actor Rob Stefaniuk, has been picked up by Alliance Films.

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