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NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 1d

Wish @roofmanmovie.bsky.social was as good as concept but film falls flat despite star @channingtatumpage.bsky.social. Opens(Fri, Oct. 10) with an intriguing story that ultimately involves too much sitting around and too many stupid decisions Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-roofm...

Review: ‘Roofman’ concept better than the final film » NEXT Magazine

Character’s self-destructive decision-making leaves little hope of happy ending

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 1d

As ChatGPT and the rest threaten the livelihoods of artists everywhere, 'Tron: Ares' is pro-clanker propaganda (NN out of 5)

Review: Strong direction and brilliant score can’t save ‘Tron: Ares’ » NEXT Magazine

Latest update to beloved franchise a sterile exercise in AI exploration

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 3d

@canadianstage production of “The Slave Play” on until Sun., Oct. 26 is “a wild, dynamic theatrical experience that allows an audience to consider the fraught intersections of race, trauma, desire and identity”. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/slave-play-i...

‘Slave Play’ is a provocative exploration of sex, trauma, therapy and race » NEXT Magazine

Wild, comic, emotional theatrical experience that won’t fail to unsettle and entertain

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 3d

Rising British balladeer @sam_fender has come a long way from his @horseshoetavern Toronto debut as he showed a delighted, packed Coliseum crowd this weekend. Our 5-N review here nextmag.ca/review-sam-f...

Live Review: Sam Fender continues steady climb to top » NEXT Magazine

British singer gives slower songs rock-edge in live setting

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 4d

Toronto has a stacked lineup of live music happening this October, including Chance the Rapper at Rebel tonight. 🎵

Don't miss out: Read our full guide to live music happening this October in Toronto 👇

October music preview: Chance the Rapper, David Byrne does Massey, Parcels and double Luafey » NEXT Magazine

That’s all Bud as lakeside barn season ends and big shows move inside

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 7d

Album review: Taylor Swift maintains Queen of Pop crown with excellent new ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ (NNNN out of 5)

Album review: Taylor Swift maintains Queen of Pop crown with excellent new ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ » NEXT Magazine

Swifts leans into her maturity with elegant melodies, clever lyrics, and a polished pop finish

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 8d

@buddiesto production of Makram Ayache’s play “ The Green Line” is a stunning work that closes this weekend. Not to be missed. Our 5-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-the-g...

Review: ‘The Green Line’ finds tenderness in the rubble » NEXT Magazine

1978 and 2018 Beirut blur in this lyrical meditation on survival, queer love, and memory

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

First time director Scarlett Johansson spoke with @nextmagcanada about helming her first feature film, the excellent "Eleanor the Great" which opened today (Fri., Sept. 26). She shares tips she learned from other directors and why she loves filmmaking. Our feature here nextmag.ca/first-time-d...

First-time director Scarlett Johansson says she loves life on the set » NEXT Magazine

Making ‘Eleanor the Great’ helps blockbuster actor better understand her own history

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

Nancy Palk speaks with NEXT about the award-winning 'Bremen Town', opening next Tues., Sept. 30 at Tarragon Theatre.

Preview: Bremen Town brings folktale magic to the Tarragon Theatre stage » NEXT Magazine

Music and storytelling, tragedy and comedy enchant in this award-winning play

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

TIFF-tober sees the festival offer mix of in-person and retrospectives at the Lightbox, including a screening of 'Planes, Trains and Automobile' in honour of what would have been John Candy's 75th birthday, hosted by Mike Myers.

TIFF-tober sees the festival offer mix of in-person and retrospectives at the Lightbox » NEXT Magazine

Mike and Paul Myers will host special screening in honour of John Candy

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

Mark Forward brings his award-winning show ‘Safari Time’ full circle with an all-timer performance at Just for Laughs Toronto (NNNNN out of 5)

JFL Review: Mark Forward brings ‘Safari Time’ full circle » NEXT Magazine

After winning Best Show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Forward brings it home for JFL Toronto

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

@avilewis.ca NDP leadership campaign Toronto kickoff event tonght at the Tranzac Club jam-packed, they're turning people away.

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

NEXT speaks with comedian Ben Sosa-Wright about co-hosting 'LATE BAD', Just for Laughs Toronto's unofficial afterparty that's making its official debut on the festival lineup this year.

JFL Preview: LATE BAD is officially festival-worthy » NEXT Magazine

Just for Laughs Toronto’s unofficial afterparty makes its official festival debut this week

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

Review: 'Octet', on now at Crow's Theatre until Sun., Oct. 19, provides a catharsis and relatability for those of us a little too attached to the vast online world (NNNN out of 5)

Review: Swiping right on ‘Octet,’ for now » NEXT Magazine

The Canadian premiere of Dave Malloy’s a cappella song cycle takes the stage at Crow’s Theatre

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 17d

JFL review: Ron Funches' show at Randolph Theatre is punctuated with touching, heartfelt moments about loving his sons, in between hilarious stories about the men he’s raising them to be. (NNNN)

JFL Review: Ron Funches delights with tales of being a single dad » NEXT Magazine

Festival headliner weaves unexpected heart into an hour-long performance

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 18d

Review: Coal Mine's ‘Waiting for Godot’ is deliciously, existentially dreadful (NNNNN)

Review: Coal Mine’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ is deliciously, existentially dreadful » NEXT Magazine

Play unfurls from within its actors’ intuitive, embodied experience of the present

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 18d

Review: Just for Laughs Toronto's "The Alternative Show with James Adomian" keeps the alt comedy festival tradition alive with the same, chaotic vibe as always (NNNN out of 5)

JFL Review: ‘The Alternative Show’ with James Adomian keeps the alt-comedy tradition alive » NEXT Magazine

A delight for comedy nerds with the same, chaotic vibe as always

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 18d

Review: ‘Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs’ shines a spotlight on the many faces of trauma (NNNN out of 5)

Review: ‘Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs’ shines a spotlight on the many faces of trauma » NEXT Magazine

Nightwood Theatre christens their new performance space with a gut punch

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 19d

"We were kind of over it a bit... with AI music and all this artificial kind of music around,” says Yukon Blonde vocalist Jeffrey Innes about their organic, jam-based album 'Friendship and Rock ’n’ Roll'.

Optimism and rock ’n’ roll power where the only way forward for Yukon Blonde » NEXT Magazine

Vancouverites aimed for a light, back to basics approach on latest album

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 20d

Just for Laughs Toronto is back after a year away, with shows happening now through next Sun., Sept. 28.

This year's line-up features homegrown talent alongside international comedy superstars, like Maria Bamford and Ron Funches.

Just for Laughs Toronto Is Back » NEXT Magazine

Long-running comedy festival returns with Comedy Bar as its hub

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 20d

"Romeo's Pimp" is an unflinching look at sex trafficking and how it spreads its web. On now in Toronto. Our 3-N review: nextmag.ca/review-romeo...

Review: ‘Romeo Pimp’ diligently engages serious subject matter » NEXT Magazine

Message-play is nonetheless rough around the edges

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 21d

@soulpeppertheatre’s return production of “ King Gilgamesh (And the Man of the Wild” is a gripping, music-filled update of an ancient text. Playing to rave reviews last time it was in town, we love the latest production of the King. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-king-...

Review: ‘King Gilgamesh’ makes an epic splash at Soulpepper » NEXT Magazine

Ancient myth flickers beneath the present-day skin of this play

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 22d

@yvesjarvis was the big winner @polarismusicprize Tuesday night at a show with great talent and deadly pacing. The event is a great showcase of emerging Canadian talent — needs a few changes to work better as a show. Our review here: nextmag.ca/review-yves-...

Review: Yves Jarvis picks up Polaris Prize at show featuring great talent, deadly pacing » NEXT Magazine

Annual awards show and concert provides stellar showcase of Canadian musical talent, regardless of sales

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 23d

Wardruna front man Einar Selvik talks to NEXT about embracing a unique, traditional Nordic sound ahead of their upcoming Massey Hall performance on Mon., Sept. 22.

Former Black Metal monsters, Wardruna, turn to traditional Nordic folk » NEXT Magazine

Theatrical show uses traditional instruments to help tell ancient tales

NEXT Magazine @nextmagazine.bsky.social · 23d

It took a while but Jarvis Cocker and @welovepulp finally got the crowd going @budweiserstage Tuesday night for their return to Toronto with their steady dose of ‘90s Britpop. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-pulp-...

Review: Pulp largely get it right though struggle to connect with crowd » NEXT Magazine

Britpop veterans deliver uneven show with energy blasts to overcome the lulls