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Film Review: Together Together, Sundance Film Festival
Film Review: Together Together, Sundance Film Festival

Together Together expands the conversation about what makes a “good family,” a “good parent,” or, even, a “good surrogate.”

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ComedyMichael McNeelyFebruary 4, 2021Together Together, Sundance, Film Review, Patti HarrisonComment
Film Review: First Date, Sundance Film Festival
Film Review: First Date, Sundance Film Festival

You’ll fall in love with the stars of this coming-of-age thriller First Date

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ComedyMichael McNeelyFebruary 3, 2021First Date, Sundance, Film ReviewComment
Film Review: Marvelous and the Black Hole, Sundance Film Festival
Film Review: Marvelous and the Black Hole, Sundance Film Festival

Marvelous and the Black Hole is a paint-by-numbers healing tale for those mourning the loss of a family member

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ComedyMichael McNeelyFebruary 2, 2021Kate Tsang, Film Review, SundanceComment
Film Review: On The Count of Three, Sundance Film Festival
Film Review: On The Count of Three, Sundance Film Festival

On the Count of Three raises questions about mental health, racial profiling, gun control, and childhood abuse while also being a fun adventure

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ComedyMichael McNeelyFebruary 1, 2021Film Review, Sundance, Jarrod CarmichaelComment
Album Review: The Wardens, Sold Out At The Ironwood
Album Review: The Wardens, Sold Out At The Ironwood

The Wardens offer a magical blend with their harmonies and instrumentation.

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CountryJason MacNeilJanuary 29, 2021The Wardens, Ironwood Stage and Grill, Album ReviewComment
Album Review: Scott MacKay, Stupid Cupid
Album Review: Scott MacKay, Stupid Cupid

Stupid Cupid is a strong showcase of MacKay’s songwriting, reading like a love letter to a bygone era.

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CountryJustin ShawJanuary 28, 2021Scott MacKay, Album Review, Canadian countryComment
Comfort and Consideration: Ten Comedy Specials from 2020 Worth Viewing
Comfort and Consideration: Ten Comedy Specials from 2020 Worth Viewing

After a year filled with fear and uncertainty, here are ten comedy specials that should not be left in the past.

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ComedyJustin ShawJanuary 27, 2021The El-Salomons, Hannah Gadsby, Aisha Brown, Beth Stelling, Dave Chappelle, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Henry, Jesus Trejo, Tom Walker, Natalie Palamides, Canadian Comedy, TV ReviewComment
The Legacy of Anne Murray's "Snowbird"
The Legacy of Anne Murray's "Snowbird"

Marcus K Dowling explores the slow burn success of “Snowbird” across borders and genres.

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CountryMarcus K DowlingJanuary 26, 2021Anne Murray, Canadian country, FeatureComment
There's Too Many Deer Where I Live
There's Too Many Deer Where I Live

The deer population of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia fear nothing.

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ComedyBryn PottieJanuary 25, 2021Essays, Deer Nova Scotia, FeatureComment
Album Review: Willie Jones, Right Now
Album Review: Willie Jones, Right Now

As the album cover suggests, Willie Jones will be hot stuff in 2021 and beyond.

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CountryJason MacNeilJanuary 22, 2021Willie Jones, Album ReviewComment
Album Review: Ian Davies, The King of Bedroom Country
Album Review: Ian Davies, The King of Bedroom Country

The King of Bedroom Country is an anthemic release for those who spend the majority of their energy worrying.

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CountryLaura StanleyJanuary 20, 2021Ian Davies, Album ReviewComment
Covering The Queen of Country
Covering The Queen of Country

Covers of Dolly Parton songs have spanned the spectrum from hardcore to balladry

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CountryCat WoodsJanuary 19, 2021Dolly Parton, Renee Martel, FeatureComment
Nadine Bhabha on Doing it Yourself
Nadine Bhabha on Doing it Yourself

From 22 Minutes to Letterkenny, Nadine Bhabha has carved out a space for herself on your TV screen

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ComedyChris MiddletonJanuary 18, 2021Nadine Bhabha, 22 minutes, Sketch Comedy, InterviewComment
Album Review: Tucker Lane, Random Fireworks on a Beach Obscured by Trees
Album Review: Tucker Lane, Random Fireworks on a Beach Obscured by Trees

Random Fireworks on a Beach Obscured by Trees is a roots rock/highbrow pop mix that easily satisfies.

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CountryJason MacNeilJanuary 15, 2021Tucker Lane, Album ReviewComment
Album Review: Petric, Flashbacks
Album Review: Petric, Flashbacks

Flashbacks is a relentlessly upbeat album that remains impeccably pleasant.

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CountryKim HughesJanuary 14, 2021Petric, Canadian Country, Album ReviewComment
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