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N.S. filmmaker hopes to inspire Indigenous representation with coming-of-age film

N.S. filmmaker hopes to inspire Indigenous representation with coming-of-age film

TORONTO — Two-spirit filmmaker Bretten Hannam says they hope their new film "Wildhood" will inspire and open doors for more movie makers to show the lives Indigenous people in the LGBTQ community, but also encourage viewers to see parts of themselves
'Getting these kids back on track:' First Nations adapt to school year lost to COVID

'Getting these kids back on track:' First Nations adapt to school year lost to COVID

Shamattawa First Nation chief and council made the difficult decision to shut down the reserve's only school last November after a COVID-19 outbreak devastated the remote northern Manitoba community.
Cineplex and U.K. exhibitor Cineworld to begin legal battle over scrapped deal

Cineplex and U.K. exhibitor Cineworld to begin legal battle over scrapped deal

TORONTO — In what's expected to be a test case for pandemic-era litigation, Cineplex Inc. is headed to court Monday in a bid to recoup cash from a U.K. theatre giant that had planned to purchase the Canadian cinema chain before COVID-19 struck.
Ever the showman, Thom Browne stages a stylish extravaganza

Ever the showman, Thom Browne stages a stylish extravaganza

When designer Thom Browne left New York Fashion Week four years ago to start showing his label in Paris, it left a hole in the New York calendar.
Media outlets recall country's unity after Sept. 11 attacks

Media outlets recall country's unity after Sept. 11 attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Many of the media outlets that explore the country's differences, pausing Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept.
French abortion drama 'Happening' tops Venice Film Festival

French abortion drama 'Happening' tops Venice Film Festival

Audrey Diwan’s 1960s abortion drama “L’Evenement” (“Happening”) won the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, while the runner up honor went to Paolo Sorrentino’s semi-autobiographical “The Hand of God.
Denis Villeneuve and other TIFF talent on their at-home pandemic viewing

Denis Villeneuve and other TIFF talent on their at-home pandemic viewing

TORONTO — Canadian "Dune" writer-director Denis Villeneuve says for all his talk about his love of the big screen, he does enjoy watching films at home.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Manchin, Murthy; Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation" — Rep.
Laine Hardy uses album release to help hurricane recovery

Laine Hardy uses album release to help hurricane recovery

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana country artist Laine Hardy will celebrate his 21st birthday Sunday with the release of his first album in a French Quarter benefit to help recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida.
Cumberbatch, Chastain, other TIFF honourees thrilled to return to festival fanfare

Cumberbatch, Chastain, other TIFF honourees thrilled to return to festival fanfare

TORONTO — The star power ramped up on day three of the Toronto International Film Festival as Tribute Award honourees gathered in person, marvelling on the return to cinemas and red carpets after a year and a half of pandemic shutdowns.
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