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Review: Decent Vietnam-era miniseries, America wages war with itself and Oscar winner finally hits streaming

What we’re watching – and what you should skip on screen now

Caitlin Cronenberg’s first feature, ‘Humane’, proves that horror is all in the family

First time director Caitlin Cronenberg debuts with deadly family drama

Cadence Weapon wants the win

Cadence Weapon's 'Rollercoaster' demands respect

Review: Olivia Rodrigo connects with fans on the Guts World Tour

Rising superstar delivers fun-filled fan-friendly show

JUNO Weekend like Spring Break for Canadian music industry

Halifax a welcoming host for annual celebration of Canada’s musical talent

bahia watson in shaniqua in abstraction (Photo Roya DelSol)

Stage

Review: ‘shaniqua in abstraction’ at Crow’s Theatre makes excellent use of unique, roving structure

bahia watson solo play showcases the writer-performer’s talents

Rose Napoli in Mad Madge (Photo Dahlia Katz)

Stage

Review: Nightwood Theatre’s Mad Madge is a raunchy delight

Rough edges almost make sense in loud, vibrant production

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Screens

Review: ‘Civil War’ a disturbingly believable look at American polarization

Many holes in story that leaves too much unexplained

Jackie Pirico (Photo Ivy Jane Photography)

Stage

Jackie Pirico’s “cartoonish” positive energy is infectious

Toronto-based comedian is “high energy,” “deranged” and “unnervingly energetic”

Album Reviews

Cadence Weapon wants the win

Cadence Weapon's 'Rollercoaster' demands respect

By: Adriel Smiley

Diverse voices in country music like Nicolette & The Nobodies prove that country music can be for everyone

Nicolette & The Nobodies take The Long Way when it comes to writing a debut [...]

By: Karen K. Tran

Live Reviews

There aren’t too many artists who could forge an entire musical genre — one that landed Noah Kahan a Best New Artist nomination at this year’s Grammys. (Photo @noahkahanmusic on Instagram)

Review: Noah Kahan turns concert-going into a spiritual experience at his first of three Toronto shows

Special guest Shawn Mendes raises “wow” factor

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Rêve delivers sizzling, celebratory dance party

Rising dance music star ready for bigger stages

Olivia Rodrigo performing at Scotiabank Arena on her Guts World Tour (Photo Karen K. Tran)

Review: Olivia Rodrigo connects with fans on the Guts World Tour

Rising superstar delivers fun-filled fan-friendly show

Allison Russel (Photo Dana Trippe)

Allison Russell and Aysanabee thrill Danforth devotees

Grammy winner ready for bigger stages in her march to the top

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30-Second Album Reviews

Terra Lightfoot

Healing Power

Metric

Formentera II

The Rural Alberta Advantage

The Rise & The Fall

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Aphrose

Roses

TV & Movies

The Sympathizer

Wicked Little Letters

The Zone of Interest

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Civil War

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Franklin

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Caitlin Cronenberg

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Music Review: Noah Kahan turns concert-going into a spiritual experience at his first of three Toronto shows

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