By Stephen Weir Photos by Gilbert Medina If it wasn’t the largest annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival Junior Caribbean Parade, it must have been close. Organizers of the annual parade estimate that 20,000 people showed up in Malvern to cheer on the children. Eric Delfish, the longtime organizer of the parade, said it was perfect […]
By Janet Grant Plot Summary: “Twisters” is a thrilling sequel to the 1996 classic “Twister.” Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, this standalone installment follows Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a former storm chaser turned meteorologist, who is drawn back into the world of tornadoes by her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos). Together with social media star Tyler […]
By Janet Grant In the highly anticipated “Despicable Me 4,” the lovable Felonious Gru (played by Steve Carell) returns with his quirky family for another adventure. This time, they face a formidable new villain: Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell), a cunning mastermind who has escaped incarceration and seeks revenge on Gru and his family. Maxime […]
By Stephen Weir Patrick Tobin, the General Manager of the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture (EDC) portfolio, posted a notice on the LinkedIn social media site that, effective today, Karen Carter has been given the role of Director, Museums and Heritage Services for the EDC Division at City Hall. “Karen is a leading […]
By Lincoln DePradine Jennifer Hosten, a former international beauty pageant winner and an ex-diplomat of Grenada, is one of the country’s “outstanding” nationals, who has had a major role in world history, according to Gerry Hopkin, Grenada’s consul general based in Toronto. “She was the first Black woman to win the Miss World title and […]
SISTAS CALLING announces its eagerly awaited return to the stage. Following its successful debut in 2023, the production will be showcased on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 7pm at the prestigious Greenwin Theatre in the Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto. Dr. Roz Roach, the driving force behind SISTAS CALLING, emphasized its origins: “SISTAS CALLING was conceived, […]
By Neil Armstrong Playwright, director, producer and actor Marcia Brown restaged her thought-provoking play, “I Need to Know My Father,” over the Father’s Day weekend and as the dramedy unfolded it elicited laughter, instinctive reactions from the audience to scenes, and the need for there to be a resolution at the end. That Brown can […]
Inside Out 2 invites us to revisit the intricate world of emotions, offering a fresh and unique experience. As a sequel to the beloved original, it had high expectations to meet, but it manages to capture the same enchantment while introducing innovative elements. In Inside Out 2, a now 13-year-old Riley’s mind is a bustling hub of […]
by Janet Grant Mark your calendars, movie enthusiasts! Bad Boys: Ride or Die is set to hit theatres with a bang this Friday, June 7, 2024. Bad Boys: Ride or Die is not just another sequel. Bad Boys takes a nostalgic journey that masterfully weaves together the greatest hits from the previous three movies, bringing back the […]
Marcia Brown Productions is set to revive the much-acclaimed play “I Need to Know My Father” this Father’s Day weekend, continuing a tradition that has captivated Toronto audiences for over 20 years. The play, penned and directed by Marcia Brown herself, intertwines drama and comedy to deliver a powerful narrative about family, classism, and forgiveness. […]
