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Our December issue features Canadian art-pop/darkwave/electronic artist Austra, who works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her acclaimed new album Chin Up Buttercup.
Explore the complete issue in print and online.
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Explore the complete issue in print and online.
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The best films of 2025: Poetry, vampires and revolution
“The films that excited me the most are the ones that have that human edge — films about people who try and fail, shot on film, tape or phones, crackling with texture. They're alive, spontaneous and uncontrolled." @redroomrantings.bsky.social
“The films that excited me the most are the ones that have that human edge — films about people who try and fail, shot on film, tape or phones, crackling with texture. They're alive, spontaneous and uncontrolled." @redroomrantings.bsky.social
The best films of 2025: Poetry, vampires and revolution
With awards season underway, our film critics weigh in on their favourites from the past year.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The best films of 2025: Poetry, vampires and revolution
“The films that excited me the most are the ones that have that human edge — films about people who try and fail, shot on film, tape or phones, crackling with texture. They're alive, spontaneous and uncontrolled." @redroomrantings.bsky.social
“The films that excited me the most are the ones that have that human edge — films about people who try and fail, shot on film, tape or phones, crackling with texture. They're alive, spontaneous and uncontrolled." @redroomrantings.bsky.social
TOMORROW: Austra plays la Sala Rossa — her first Montreal show since 2017.
Austra works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her new album Chin Up Buttercup
Austra works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her new album Chin Up Buttercup
Austra works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her new album Chin Up Buttercup
Toronto art-pop/darkwave/electronic artist Katie Austra Stelmanis is back with some of her most captivating songs yet on Chin Up Buttercup.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
TOMORROW: Austra plays la Sala Rossa — her first Montreal show since 2017.
Austra works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her new album Chin Up Buttercup
Austra works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her new album Chin Up Buttercup
Best Smoked Meat in Montreal ♥️
Best Smoked Meat in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the Best of MTL readers poll, the best smoked meat in Montreal can be found at Schwartz’s, Smoke Meat Pete, Dunn’s Famous, Snowdon Deli and Lester's Deli.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Best Smoked Meat in Montreal ♥️
New study finds that 80% of Canadians have trust in Mark Carney
New study finds that 80% of Canadians have trust in Mark Carney
According to a new study by the Environics Institute, 80% of Canadians say they have trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
New study finds that 80% of Canadians have trust in Mark Carney
Montreal’s MTELUS has been ranked the #2 showroom in the world
Montreal's MTELUS has been ranked the #2 showroom in the world
Pollstar ranked Montreal venue MTELUS (fka Metropolis) as the #1 "club" showroom in Canada and #2 in the world in 2025.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Montreal’s MTELUS has been ranked the #2 showroom in the world
“I can’t imagine that many Quebec artists are banging the drum for the PQ’s vision of a racially pure nation-state: culture thrives in exchange, not in seclusion. Montreal’s a great city for this very reason, not because it’s culturally, ethnically or linguistically homogeneous.”
#polqc
#polqc
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
“I can’t imagine that many Quebec artists are banging the drum for the PQ’s vision of a racially pure nation-state: culture thrives in exchange, not in seclusion. Montreal’s a great city for this very reason, not because it’s culturally, ethnically or linguistically homogeneous.”
#polqc
#polqc
What to do this weekend in Montreal 🪩
What to do this weekend in Montreal
What to do this weekend in Montreal, including events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
What to do this weekend in Montreal 🪩
Strong winds up to 90 km/hour forecast for Montreal this evening
"Secure any loose objects."
"Secure any loose objects."
Strong winds up to 90 km/hour forecast for Montreal this evening
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of strong winds in Montreal this evening.
cultmtl.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Strong winds up to 90 km/hour forecast for Montreal this evening
"Secure any loose objects."
"Secure any loose objects."
Shih-Ching Tsou’s Left-Handed Girl, shot with an iPhone, was one of the best films of 2025
“Left-Handed Girl explodes with vibrancy and spontaneity, capturing the excitement and chaos of contemporary Taiwan.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
“Left-Handed Girl explodes with vibrancy and spontaneity, capturing the excitement and chaos of contemporary Taiwan.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
Shih-Ching Tsou's Left-Handed Girl, shot with an iPhone, was one of the best films of 2025
Shot on an iPhone, Shih-Ching Tsou's feature debut, Left-Handed Girl, strikes a great balance between naturalism and high stakes drama
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Shih-Ching Tsou’s Left-Handed Girl, shot with an iPhone, was one of the best films of 2025
“Left-Handed Girl explodes with vibrancy and spontaneity, capturing the excitement and chaos of contemporary Taiwan.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
“Left-Handed Girl explodes with vibrancy and spontaneity, capturing the excitement and chaos of contemporary Taiwan.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
“A large majority of Canadian centrists have a negative opinion of Pierre Poilievre.”
Pierre Poilievre has pulled the Conservative Party too far to the right
Pierre Poilievre has pulled the Conservative Party too far to the right
Pierre Poilievre has pulled the Conservative Party too far to the right
A plurality of Canadians agree that the Conservative Party of Canada is "too far to the right politically."
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:53 PM
“A large majority of Canadian centrists have a negative opinion of Pierre Poilievre.”
Pierre Poilievre has pulled the Conservative Party too far to the right
Pierre Poilievre has pulled the Conservative Party too far to the right
“Projet Montréal had the temerity to say that Transition Montréal was splitting the left vote. It's because Projet abandoned so many of their left-wing principles that I wouldn't support them and, ultimately, why so many Montrealers didn't vote for them.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
I ran for office for Montreal's nightlife community — and against landlords, Airbnb apologists and NIMBY creeps
I ran as a Transition Montréal candidate in the 2025 Montreal election, and all I got was 100 leftover campaign tshirts I can't sell.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
“Projet Montréal had the temerity to say that Transition Montréal was splitting the left vote. It's because Projet abandoned so many of their left-wing principles that I wouldn't support them and, ultimately, why so many Montrealers didn't vote for them.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
“Americans love Canada but Canadians no longer love the United States. When you pick on Canada, you are picking on a country that the American people adore.”
Canada is far more popular in the United States than Trump
Canada is far more popular in the United States than Trump
Canada is far more popular in the United States than Trump
Canada is far more popular in the United States than Donald Trump.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM
“Americans love Canada but Canadians no longer love the United States. When you pick on Canada, you are picking on a country that the American people adore.”
Canada is far more popular in the United States than Trump
Canada is far more popular in the United States than Trump
Best Festivals in Montreal ♥️
Best Festivals in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the Best of MTL readers poll, the best festivals in Montreal are the Montreal International Jazz Festival, OSHEAGA, POP Montreal, Fantasia Festival and Fringe Montreal.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Best Festivals in Montreal ♥️
The Princess Bride is screening in Montreal with a full orchestra on Feb. 13 and 14
The Princess Bride is screening in Montreal with a full orchestra on Feb. 13 and 14
Rob Reiner's cult classic The Princess Bride is screening at Place des Arts in Montreal with a full orchestra on Feb. 13 and 14.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Princess Bride is screening in Montreal with a full orchestra on Feb. 13 and 14
“Pierre Poilievre idiotically celebrated the news that Trump had once again done something grossly illegal by saying ‘down with socialism.’ Neither the United States nor Donald Trump has the right to unilaterally kidnap the leader of a sovereign country.”
World leaders need to finally admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat
Kidnapping the president of Venezuela, threatening Greenland — world leaders need to admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:07 PM
“Pierre Poilievre idiotically celebrated the news that Trump had once again done something grossly illegal by saying ‘down with socialism.’ Neither the United States nor Donald Trump has the right to unilaterally kidnap the leader of a sovereign country.”
Montreal rents went up by 7.2% in 2025 and could surge even more in 2026 due to new Quebec rules
Montreal rents went up by 7.2% in 2025 and could surge even more in 2026 due to new Quebec rules
Rent increases in Montreal hit historic highs in 2025, rising by 7.2% overall, according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Montreal rents went up by 7.2% in 2025 and could surge even more in 2026 due to new Quebec rules
What to do today in Montreal 🤍
What to do today in Montreal
What to do today in Montreal, including a to-do list of events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What to do today in Montreal 🤍
World leaders need to finally admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat
“Along with distracting from the Epstein files, Trump is doing what nearly every American president has done when their economic policies fail: starting wars for resources.”
“Along with distracting from the Epstein files, Trump is doing what nearly every American president has done when their economic policies fail: starting wars for resources.”
World leaders need to finally admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat
Kidnapping the president of Venezuela, threatening Greenland — world leaders need to admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat.
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
World leaders need to finally admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat
“Along with distracting from the Epstein files, Trump is doing what nearly every American president has done when their economic policies fail: starting wars for resources.”
“Along with distracting from the Epstein files, Trump is doing what nearly every American president has done when their economic policies fail: starting wars for resources.”
Best French Restaurants in Montreal ♥️
Best French Restaurants in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best French restaurants in Montreal are L’Express, Leméac, Maison Boulud, Monarque and Casavant.
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Best French Restaurants in Montreal ♥️
“A majority of Canadians agree that Pierre Poilievre reminds them of Donald Trump, and fewer than 1 in 3 believe he genuinely cares about women and people of colour. Canadians see Poilievre as arrogant and insincere.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
“A majority of Canadians agree that Pierre Poilievre reminds them of Donald Trump, and fewer than 1 in 3 believe he genuinely cares about women and people of colour. Canadians see Poilievre as arrogant and insincere.”
Bar Luz has brought the flavour of Mexico City comfort food to Montreal
“An extension of Outremont's Alma — recently named the 43rd best restaurant in all of North America — Bar Luz is a charming, intimate go-to for casual Mexican fine-dining.”
“An extension of Outremont's Alma — recently named the 43rd best restaurant in all of North America — Bar Luz is a charming, intimate go-to for casual Mexican fine-dining.”
Bar Luz has brought the flavour of Mexico City comfort food to Montreal
A review of Bar Luz, a Mexican casual fine-dining restaurant from Montreal restaurateurs Juan Lopez-Luna and Lindsay Brennan (Alma).
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Bar Luz has brought the flavour of Mexico City comfort food to Montreal
“An extension of Outremont's Alma — recently named the 43rd best restaurant in all of North America — Bar Luz is a charming, intimate go-to for casual Mexican fine-dining.”
“An extension of Outremont's Alma — recently named the 43rd best restaurant in all of North America — Bar Luz is a charming, intimate go-to for casual Mexican fine-dining.”
Lyft is offering a discount on Montreal rides with the promo code ‘CULT50’
Lyft is offering a discount on Montreal rides with the promo code 'CULT50’
New Lyft users can get a 50% discount on 5 rides within 14 days with the promo code CULT50, saving a maximum of $10 per ride. (Terms apply.)
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Lyft is offering a discount on Montreal rides with the promo code ‘CULT50’
“Canada must immediately cancel all military contracts with the United States. Trump will likely try to use these contracts as leverage — plus there are cheaper alternatives that involve domestic production. If we have to spend billions on military equipment, it should support Canadian jobs.”
Trump’s trade war is our opportunity to remake Canada the way we want it
Trump wanted a trade war? Now he has it. Here are four things Canada must do to guarantee our future economic and political sovereignty.
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
“Canada must immediately cancel all military contracts with the United States. Trump will likely try to use these contracts as leverage — plus there are cheaper alternatives that involve domestic production. If we have to spend billions on military equipment, it should support Canadian jobs.”
Ticketmaster is facing a class-action lawsuit in Quebec over ‘abusive service fees’
Ticketmaster is facing a class-action lawsuit in Quebec over 'abusive service fees'
Ticketmaster is facing a class-action lawsuit in Quebec over abusive service fees that violate the Consumer Protection Act and Civil Code.
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Ticketmaster is facing a class-action lawsuit in Quebec over ‘abusive service fees’
What to do today in Montreal 💜
What to do today in Montreal
What to do today in Montreal, including a to-do list of events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
What to do today in Montreal 💜