Entertainment

World Read Aloud Day was created and inspired by the idea of a child. The non-profit organization behind the movement, LitWorld, launched WRAD in 2010, and the special day now reaches readers in more than 170 countries. It got me thinking of my experience with reading aloud to children and…

From its humble beginnings in 1984 on the streets of Montreal, Cirque du Soleil has grown into an empire with shows all over the world. Luzia was first introduced in Montreal nine years ago. Once again, we are blessed with the creative story of Luzia in Montreal this summer until…

Ohana, my friends! The wait is finally over! The live-action reimagining of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch opens exclusively in theatres on May 23rd and thanks to the team at Walt Disney World Studios Canada, I had the privilege of seeing an advance screening of the film for review. Does it…

Well, friends, it has finally happened. The very first full-length Walt Disney World animation that hit theaters in 1937 now has its own live-action musical reimagining. Disney’s Snow White opens exclusively in theaters March 21st, and I had the pleasure of seeing it in advance at a pre-screening. With so…

Brought to Montreal, The Secret Chord is a tribute to the life, poetry and music of Leonard Cohen. Is it is play? Is it a concert? Some people are stumped and don’t know if it’s worth going to see, especially if they are not super fans of his work. In…

After thirty years of being a superfan of all things The Lion King, is it possible to fall in love with it even more? Can there be a backstory worthy of the magnitude of the original story? I had the privilege of pre-screening Mufasa: The Lion King and I am…

It’s hard to believe that it has already been one year since I joined the Board of Directors at Literacy Unlimited. It’s been a fantastic experience getting to know the team that has devoted so much time and energy to help adults with low literacy in the West Island of…

Ever since I was little, listening to Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite was a signal that Christmas was near. Watching The Nutcracker ballet has always put me in the Christmas spirit. I have such fond memories of this ballet, and it bring me such joy to see it in some form…

Last weekend, my husband and I were sitting outside in the evening, enjoying a fireside chat. The sky was so clear, and you could see every single star in the sky. In that moment, we knew what we were both thinking of. I had recently pre-screened the new National Geographic…

The wait is officially over, everyone. Season four of Only Murders in the Building will be exclusively available on Disney+ in Canada starting August 27th, with new episodes on Tuesdays. My son and I were offered advance screening of the whole season for review, and we have so much to…