OPENING THIS WEEK What’s more intriguing, a film that for the longest time was known only as the “Untitled J.J.Abrams project” or a mockumentary that is about hunting trolls? Super 8 is yet another sci-fi flick from blockbuster filmmaker J.J.Abrams (Cloverfield) and while it likely promises a heavy dose of action and some pretty cool CGI. Its success will depend highly on its ability to surprise audiences because as with most sci-fi films, they are too predictable and quickly flop … read more
Parlovr (pronounced Parlor) have been together since 2007 and released their first EP in 2008. They have since played a handful of well known festivals and toured internationally, opening for other Montreal locals such as the Handsome Furs and We Are Wolves. They are currently working on another release and you can catch them here in town on the 16th of June at Sala Rossa, or in Toronto on the 15th at the Horseshoe Tavern.
When there’s nothing new that’s worth seeing, why not look back on the careers of successful actors and see what other films they’ve done? Bet you never would have guessed that Nicholas Cage had starred in more than one credible cult film (the other being Raising Arizona). This film in particular, Wild at Heart, was directed by David Lynch (Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks) and naturally this film also stars Laura Dern (one of Lynch’s most favourable actresses). Cage is now … read more
There’s something haunting about an artist with a name like Grimes, perhaps its the way it sounds when you read it out loud or perhaps it’s the music she makes. Hailing from the greater Montreal area, one might expect either another indie band or some underground drunken punk band with ripped jeans and Mohawks, fortunately it’s really neither. Grimes is a unique blend of wavering vocals and a medley of keys and various other electronic sounding instruments, check out this … read more
If you haven’t already run out and seen this, maybe you won’t mind saving a few bucks. That isn’t to say that it’s terrible, or that some might find it funny, like all things, it’s subjective. Although for the most part, the general consensus around the film is that it is too much of the same, that it hasn’t progressed, the humor is tired and worn but if you like Zach Galifianakis then you might really, really enjoy it. That … read more
Reverie Sound Revue might be one of the more talented indie/pop bands to come out of Canada in the past decade but their success has never come close to what they truly deserve. After having released a short EP years ago, they briefly split apart although their lead singer Lisa Lobsinger continued to perform with Broken Social Scene. Eventually after a few years Reverie Sound Revue pulled it together and released a full length album but to date they have … read more
OPENING TONIGHT Some people might have anticipated this fourth instalment of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean and while the series has never ceased to be entertaining, the third one could have done without the fifty foot giant woman who turned herself into crabs -because at that moment, for the first time in the series, the visual effects really took a hard hit. Although for those that were growing tired of Orlando Bloom and Kira Knightly, this latest film features a … read more
On a lazy afternoon while browsing the internet a friend of ours stumbled upon this video, which as it turned out is a music video for a track called “Release the Freq” by Matta. If you have a weakness for dubstep (or anything with a good beat for that matter) then you should probably give this track a listen, (not to mention that the video itself is visually stunning thanks to director, cinematographer, editor and 3d graphic designer, Kim Holm. … read more
For whatever reason, there are two really incising films opening this week but there seem to be no show times in Montreal! Talk about getting burned, someone should start a petition! Maybe it’s for the best though, it’s supposed to rain here for the next seven days, so we might as well enjoy the weather today while we can -but before you leave the house you should check out Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a thrashing metal-head in Hesher and comedian/actor Will … read more
We’re shaking things up a bit this week with rap artist Tyler the Creator. Having released his first album, Bastard, in 2009, Tyler the Creator still has time to rap with the OFWGKTA collective and produce his latest album entitled Goblin (2011). His presence was recently recognized by the online community, perhaps partially due to his interesting approach to the visual elements in his music videos, in combination with his distinct vocal stylings. Everything from his image to his content … read more
OPENING THIS WEEKEND If you grew up reading comics there’s no doubt you’ve probably at least heard of Thor, the god of thunder? Keeping in line with the latest trend in Hollywood you might have also assumed that he would eventually hit the big screen but you might have questioned whether or not it would be another failed Marvel-Universe film, or whether it might actually be “okay”. Having not seeing the film yet, we can’t say that it’ll be better … read more
This “Music Tuesday” is the result of a busy weekend, that was in part due to the shift in living situations for handful of our close friends, many of whom had volunteered their time, love and support to all of us here at Dylan Ribkoff. So to help them settle in to their new apartments, we’d like to share with them a warm song from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, a song that reminds us that no matter the … read more
For this week’s Film Friday, why not check out Exit Through the Gift Shop, a film by legendary street artist Banksy. Whether you’re a big street art fan or if you have never even heard of Banksy, this thought provoking documentary will be sure to keep you entertained. Released in March 2010, Exit Through the Gift Shop gives you a glimpse of the street art scene and shows audiences that it is much more than just spray paint on buildings. … read more
If you were looking for something to do tonight and tomorrow night, you should check out some student films produced by Concordia’s Communication Studies Department. Both the Film 2 and Film 3 classes are screening their final year end projects, these are the films they’ve been working on since September so needless to say it’s a big deal. All of the films are original works, paid for out of their own pockets, starring local actors/actresses and all films were shot … read more
