Guy Maddin’s new movie is even more bonkers than expected
The Forbidden Room, co-directed by Evan Johnson and shot between Montreal and Paris, is a beautiful cumbersome clusterfuck.
Illa J’s Montreal moves
The brother of the late, legendary hip hop producer J Dilla tells us about his second record and how this city measures up to Detroit.
Time to fucking dance
There’s a major “maximum rock ‘n’ soul” dance party happening this weekend PLUS the top Montreal shows of the week.
Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila echoes Beirut nightlife
The Montreal-connected band tells us about the new sound on their next record.
Friday, Oct. 23
* Quality movies on the cheap at Dollar Cinema
* Toronto Raptors vs. the Washington Wizards at the Bell Centre
* The Planet Smashers play Club Soda for Stomp’s 20th anniversary
* Yelpoween Halloween bash for charity
* Phénomena Festival wraps with la Décadence Électronique DJ night
* Indie pop and art rock bands play Turbo Haus
* Drop the Riddim vol. 17 at le Belmont