OF THE SEA is powerful work of operatic storytelling flowing with hope and heartbreak, this ground-breaking is brought to life by an incredibly talented and diverse team of creatives. The work is written by Black playwright Kanika Ambrose (Our Place / Anansi and the Great Light, Curtis School of Music), composed by Métis and French-Canadian […]
By Stephen Weir The most beautiful women in the world are Black, so, according to a 2021 90-minute Canadian documentary film, it should not be shocking that White women are appropriating the look Big Time. Subjects of Desire, a film by Jennifer Holness, celebrates Black women and girls while examining how the “look” impacts beauty […]
Toronto filmmaker Clement Virgo has worked in the industry for over two decades, yet he says he was surprised to find out that his coming-of-age film set in Scarborough is this year’s leading film nominee heading into the Canadian Screen Awards. Virgo’s feature “Brother,” which is based on the novel by David Chariandy, received 14 […]
By Stephen Weir Woof. Woof. Who let the dogs out? The Crow’s Nest Theatre in downtown Toronto is quick to answer that it is Caribbean Canadian author Andre Alexis is to blame. For almost two weeks the Carlaw Avenue theatre has been selling out each and every performance of their play “Fifteen Dogs”. The new […]
P.K. Subban has become a full-time member of ESPN’s hockey team after contributing during last season’s Stanley Cup playoff coverage. Subban, who retired in September, has signed a three-year agreement with ESPN. He will work mainly as a studio analyst but will handle some games during the season. “I’ve known for a few weeks now. […]
The culture of the Garifuna people made its debut in the Black Panther Universe as Belizean model and social media influencer Joyjah Estrada attended the film’s Hollywood screening last Wednesday decked to the nines in a traditional dress. Estrada wore the striking outfit, which features the yellow, black and white colours of the Garifuna flag, […]
In celebration of LGBT History Month, Canada’s Black Market Releasing (BMR) officially launches with a screening of award-winning filmmaker Sharon Lewis’ Queer film “With Wonder”. The soul-searching feature documentary will be followed by a talk back with the Cast & Crew at the Carlton Cinemas. BMR will formally announce the screening dates for the Canadian […]
Canadian actress and author Asha Bromfield will adapt her debut YA novel, Hurricane Summer, into a feature film. Bromfield, best known for her role as Melody Jones, drummer of Josie and the Pussycats in the television show Riverdale, is set to write the screenplay, produce and star in the adaptation. Toronto-based production company Neshama Entertainment […]
By Stephen Weir This project is to fulfill the requirements of an artist residency program focused on telling stories related to the experiences of Black people in Canada. It will be screened at the annual Toronto Black Film Festival in February 2023. Filmmaker Chelsea Nyomi is posting to Carnival related Facebook accounts, mine included, to […]
Three of the best of “Caribbean – Canadian” films in three different venues on three different days By Stephen Weir Why does it just happen in September? Now that all the critics and movie people have seen the best new film festival flicks how do we, the common people, get a chance to buy bags […]
