The ‘Toban staff’s romantic Valentine’s Day movie picks
Before Sunrise (1995) Before Sunrise, the first in Richard Linklater’s Before Trilogy, follows Jesse and Céline, two 20-somethings, as they start to chat on a…
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The ’Toban staff’s super romantic Valentine’s Day picks
Moonstruck (1987) While perhaps not the most conventional romcom, Moonstruck is by far my favourite. But how could it be conventional when the leads are…
The ’Toban staff’s holiday favourites
Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Yes, Stanley Kubrick’s uncanny, erotic psychodrama Eyes Wide Shut is indeed a Christmas movie. The obviously fake New York City streets…
The Manitoban’s staff Halloween movie picks
Scream (1996) 26 years since its release, Scream is hands down one of the most iconic horror movies. With a star-studded cast and many memorable…
Celebrate the power of film
With Global Movie Day right around the corner, the Manitoban staff has recommended some of our favourite flicks for your next virtual viewing party — especially if you’re a fan of science fiction, musicals and science-fiction musicals. A continuous comfort and an escape from these tumultuous two years, celebrate everything there is to love about film on Feb. 12 with the hashtag #GlobalMovieDay.
One for the bookworms
February is I Love to Read Month and the Manitoban staff is celebrating reading, writing and literacy with a list of books we picked up during the pandemic and just couldn’t put down. Diversify and expand your reading lists, tackle that “to be read” pile, support your local booksellers and share the joy of the written word all month long.
Holiday earworms at their best (and worst)
’Tis the season for holiday music to fill the air. From classics to covers and everything in between, the Manitoban staff are getting into the holiday spirit by sharing our favourite seasonal songs, and some we would rather forget. Pour the eggnog, press “play” and enjoy.
Recommendations for your next virtual viewing party
It is around this time every year that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honours some of the best filmmaking, acting and technical…
Treat yourself to something sweet this holiday season
With the rise of COVID-19 in Manitoba, this year’s holiday season is sure to look a lot different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate…
Get your ghostly groove on this Halloween
Since many Halloween festivities will be on a forced hiatus this year, The Manitoban’s arts and culture team is bringing the party to you with…