Lorraine Carpenter, Author at Cult MTL

Lorraine Carpenter

Editor in chief

Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following the closure of the alt weekly newspaper the Mirror, where she worked as a writer and editor for 12 years. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal and maintaining an independent voice in the Canadian media landscape.

Denis Villeneuve apologizes for failing to slip a ‘tabarnak’ into Dune: Part Two

March 4, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

“I asked Josh Brolin to use the word at one point and it didn’t work out. It doesn’t live well in the mouth of an American.”

An anti-Airbnb protest is happening in Montreal on March 6

March 4, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

A newly constructed 29-unit apartment building in Hochelaga is being used for Airbnb rentals, going against the borough’s bylaws.

19 bars, clubs, restaurants on St-Laurent to stay open all night Saturday for Nuit Blanche

February 28, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Burlesque, techno, funk, karaoke, espresso martinis — there’s something for everyone on St-Laurent this Nuit Blanche.

The Horizon of Khufu is a VR gateway to one of the Seven Wonders of the World

February 26, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

PHI presents the North American premiere of an immersive experience that takes participants on a journey into ancient Egypt and inside the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Valérie Plante to Montreal car thieves: “You will be arrested”

February 22, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has issued a statement following the announcement of additional funding from the Government of Canada to fight car theft, and the dismantling of a criminal car theft network in Montreal.

Santa Teresa 2024 lineup includes Daniel Bélanger, Ziak, Arnaud Soly and Karkwa

February 22, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

The eighth edition of the music fest in Sainte-Thérèse, happening May 9 to 12, promises loads of Montreal acts, free shows and a comedy component.

Netflix to produce Montreal Expos documentary

February 21, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

“This film will tell the story of the team through the eyes of those who lived it.”

Osheaga 2024 complete lineup features T-Pain, Tyla, Smashing Pumpkins, Justice & more

February 21, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

A wide range of newly announced acts will be joining headliners Noah Kahan, Green Day and SZA at Parc Jean-Drapeau from Aug. 2 to 4.

Daniel Boulud and 3-Michelin-star chef Glenn Viel unite for Montréal en Lumière this weekend

February 20, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Boulud and Viel have collaborated on a six-course menu to be served at Maison Boulud in the Ritz-Carlton, Montreal hotel on Feb. 23 and 24.

Robert Englund revealed as first guest of honour for Montreal Comiccon 2024

February 20, 2024 Lorraine Carpenter

Fellow Nightmare on Elm Street cast members Amanda Wyss and Lisa Wilcox will join Englund in Montreal to mark the franchise’s 40th anniversary.