The Comfort of Classic Movies in Uncertain Times
Lines stretching around the block to get into a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival aren’t unusual. But they are remarkable when they form for a screening of a 50-year-old film, like they did last September for two special viewings of the 1975 Indian romance classic, Sholay. Equal
Well-Versed: How High Fashion Is Falling in Love With Literature
Notebooks in hand, pens poised to take notes, a Who’s Who of Chinese culture – including actors Li Gengxi, Zhao Jinmai and Liu Haocun – crane forward to hear more. The object of this glittering group’s undivided attention? A conversation about the legacy of French feminist writer Sim
Lilly Singh Breaks Taboos in Doin’ It
Breaking boundaries is second nature for Lilly Singh, the Indian-Canadian actor, writer, producer and host. Now with her new film, Doin’ It, which centres on the female sexual experience, she’s stepping into deeply taboo territory with humour and heart.
The Speechwriters Who Wrote History
What do Clarence B. Jones, Ted Sorenson and Jon Favreau have in common? If those names aren’t ringing a bell, here’s another set of clues: “I have a dream,” “Ask not what your country can do for you” and “Yes, we can.” If you guessed that these men were integral to crafting som
Status Symbols Are Changing — & So Are The Ways We Show Them Off
We’ve always loved to display our good fortune when we’re doing better than those around us. In ancient China, the colour yellow was restricted to royals. Ditto in ancient Rome, except there it was Tyrian purple. In medieval France, the desire to prove you were privileged enough to avoid physica
How The World’s Best Koreatowns Came To Be
In early 1905, a Korean immigrant named Ahn Chang Ho who had been exiled from his home country by the occupying Japanese military, founded what is believed to be the very first Koreatown in the U.S. if not the world. Sometimes known as Pachappa Camp or Dosan’s Republic (in reference to Chang
The Best Luxe Coffee Table Books To Look Forward To In 2025
Equal parts conversation starter and objet d’art, there’s nothing quite like a luxury coffee table book to elevate your living space. Not only do they act as a great conversation starter, they also—quite literally—speak volumes about who you are, whether that’s a curious globe-trotter, fas
Why Shoppers Are Ditching Big Chains for Specialty Grocers
While you might be more moved by, say, a historic landmark or a natural wonder, for those under 30 looking to book their next trip, there’s a pretty good chance a grocery store is at the top of their must-visit list. Seriously. Take, for example, the hordes of people who flock to outposts of the [
The Most Unique Luxury Spa Treatments Across Canada
There’s something about this time of year—maybe it’s the cocooning effect of snow, or perhaps some primordial need to rejuvenate as we hibernate that makes winter particularly suited to a spa treatment. And while there’s always a place for a pampering facial or a knot-busting massage,
With CELI, Two Sisters Are Building The Next Chapter of Their Family’s Jewellery Dream
If you want to truly learn about someone, the jewellery they wear can speak volumes. Take jewellery designer Chau Lui’s hands, adorned with rings that each tell a story. Her engagement ring, which she designed with her husband after being together for 14 years, is a four-carat oval diamond with th
