Tag Archives: Montréal Culture

The other Montr̩al music scene Рa retrospective:

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Montréal seems to be doing fairly well as far as our international appeal as a major creative centre is concerned. Aside from Arcade Fire’s big Grammy win and some solid buzz for Barney’s Version, we all know the music scene … Continue reading →

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Perspective on the City {No. 10} – Expo 67

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Check out Expo Lounge to get your daily fix of all things Expo related. The photo above is fairly well-known and well-distributed – just found a large print in my uncle’s basement, and he in turn said it’s mine. Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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A critique of the hyperbolic newspaper *updated*

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

This is the letter I just fired off to David Johnston of the Gazette for the rather poor working of this particular article: Westmount Mini-war Sir – “Mini-war”? Really? A bit hyperbolic don’t you think? I think what’s going on … Continue reading →

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Paul Giamatti was surprised to learn Montréalers speak French…

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Paul Giamatti was on the Daily Show last night promoting his new film, the Mordecai Richler novel Barney’s Version. *** To all of my hardcore Québec-independence readers, quick note – Richler didn’t hate French-Canadians. He is not a racist. Lionel … Continue reading →

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A rational society; the Hitch strikes again…

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

I love watching intelligent people destroy obnoxious blowhards with sound, precise, maddeningly effective logic, cutting like a hot knife through butter. The Hitch delivers in this one, calling Jerry Falwell exactly what he was: a dangerous demagogue. How lucky to … Continue reading →

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With many thanks to a van filled with bran and a supafly soul-searcher

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

One of my favourite songs, and an excellent video to go with it. Features some interesting perspectives on the city – a very Montréal video. I am not saying it captured the zeitgeist of the era, as that is exactly … Continue reading →

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