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Interview: Soulfly's Max Cavalera talks touring and his love of all genres of metal
Posted by: William O'Donnell • March 17, 2020 @ 10:56pm
February 17 saw the return of metal titans Soulfly to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Along for "The Summoning" tour were thrashers Toxic Holocaust, and on this date we also received a metal barrage from X Method, Bears with Technology, and Cause of Death.
Interview: Comic Gavin Matts coming back to Canada for a mini tour out west
Posted by: Paul Little • November 7, 2019 @ 7:55pm
Comic Gavin Matts has had a pretty good last couple years.
Interview: Hawksley Workman talks rage and tears, 80s music, the idea of fame, and his upcoming tour
Posted by: Paul Little • October 26, 2019 @ 5:30pm
Hawksley Workman has been making albums since the late 90s (his first full-length, For Him and the Girls, came out in 1999) and he's been releasing new music every year or 2 since then.
JFL42 Interview: Juno-winning stand-up Dave Merheje of Hulu's Ramy
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • October 9, 2019 @ 5:41pm
Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, New York-based comedian Dave Merheje has had a pretty stellar 2019.
JFL42 Reviews: Serious Talk with Funny People, Gabriel Iglesias, The El-Salomons, My Gorgeous Son
Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys • September 30, 2019 @ 5:34pm
Serious Talk with Funny People
September 28, 2019 • 3:00 PM @ TIFF Bell Lightbox
Reviewed by: Andrew Lizotte
Spirits were high as the panelists (Andy Kindler, Deanne Smith, Jessica Holmes, and Byron Bowers) took to
JFL42 Reviews: SiriusXM Top Comic Finals, Dave Merheje, and Andy Kindler's Alternative Show
Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys • September 28, 2019 @ 2:28pm
SiriusXM Top Comic Finals
September 26, 2019 • 7:00 PM @ The Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Reviewed by: George Hudson & Paul Little
The annual SiriusXM Top Comic competition once again had its finals as part of JFL42 on Thursday night, with 10 comics competing for the top spot and a $2
JFL42 Interview: Comic, actor, children's author, and podcaster Seán Cullen
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 26, 2019 @ 11:51am
Seán Cullen is one of those rare Canadian performers who has fans across any age group. People were excited to shake his hand and give him a hug as he sauntered to the stage at one of his recent JFL42 shows.
For followers of the comedian's long career, this was a decidedly deeper and more intimate evening.
JFL42 Reviews: Kate Berlant, Seán Cullen, and Jon Dore
Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys • September 26, 2019 @ 11:42am
Kate Berlant
September 24, 2019 • 9:00 PM @ The Royal
Reviewed by: Paul Little
Kate Berlant is an absolute joy to watch.
JFL42 Reviews: Gettin' Better with Ron Funches and Seán Cullen
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 24, 2019 @ 8:18pm
Getting Better with Ron Funches
September 22, 2019 • 5:30 PM @ TIFF Bell Lighthouse
Conditions were perfect for the kind of mellow gold that only Ron Funches can deliver. The seats were comfy, my herbal tea quietly steeping in the cup holder, my hair being gently tussled by the air conditioning. I was ready for essentially what was a meditation session with jokes.
JFL42 Reviews: Between Two Ferns, Broad City, and Nick Kroll
Posted by: Andrew Lizotte • September 21, 2019 @ 4:06pm
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
September 20, 2019 • 2:00 PM @ TIFF Bell Lightbox
"How do I turn a five minute sketch into a feature length film?" is the age-old question that I'm sure keeps Lorne Michaels up at night.
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