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"Many of us have a Rob Ford in our lives": The director of Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem on the late politician's bewildering legacy

“Many of us have a Rob Ford in our lives”: The director of Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem on the late politician’s bewildering legacy

Nearly a decade after Ford’s death, Shianne Brown’s new Netflix doc asks viewers to reconsider the fever dream of his mayoralty

"Love makes fools of all of us": Celine Song on the inspiration behind her new film, Materialists

“Love makes fools of all of us”: Celine Song on the inspiration behind her new film, Materialists

The GTA-raised filmmaker discusses our universal obsession with love, whether Pedro Pascal is as wonderful as he seems and how Toronto influences her perspective

Guillaume Côté just gave his final performance after 26 years with the National Ballet of Canada

Guillaume Côté just gave his final performance after 26 years with the National Ballet of Canada

And the man knows how to mark a moment

How to find Canadian art that speaks to you

How to find Canadian art that speaks to you

Discover expert advice and unique finds from Petroff Gallery to transform your space

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Ryan Reynolds is producing a doc about Canadian comedy legend John Candy—and it's opening TIFF

Ryan Reynolds is producing a doc about Canadian comedy legend John Candy—and it’s opening TIFF

Finally, the late great Toronto comedian gets his flowers

Guillermo del Toro is hosting a very Canadian horror film fest this summer

Guillermo del Toro is hosting a very Canadian horror film fest this summer

Prepare to get spooked with the Toronto-obsessed Frankenstein director

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features our annual ranking of the best new restaurants. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Inside goth icon Beetlejuice ’s journey from screen to stage

Inside goth icon Beetlejuice’s journey from screen to stage

A new Mirvish production is reanimating the 1988 cult film

Alanis Morissette, Frances McDormand and Mike Myers have all made surprise appearances in this Luminato play

Alanis Morissette, Frances McDormand and Mike Myers have all made surprise appearances in this Luminato play

This month, celebrity guest actors will perform in an 80-minute show by British playwright Tim Crouch—having never before seen the script

SOS: Jacob Elordi is missing from Guillermo del Toro's first Frankenstein trailer

SOS: Jacob Elordi is missing from Guillermo del Toro’s first Frankenstein trailer

An urgent dispatch from concerned fans of hot monsters

Why did Kanye just thank Drake for getting Trump to pardon a convicted gang leader?

Why did Kanye just thank Drake for getting Trump to pardon a convicted gang leader?

It all goes back to a party at—where else?—Drake’s Bridle Path mansion

What to see, do, read and hear in Toronto this June

What to see, do, read and hear in Toronto this June

A retrospective of playful Canadian art, a raucous music festival for Pride, a memoir of a year without sex, and more

Margaret Atwood, Jeanne Beker, Tantoo Cardinal and more were honoured at the Women in Entertainment Canada gala

Margaret Atwood, Jeanne Beker, Tantoo Cardinal and more were honoured at the Women in Entertainment Canada gala

Also in attendance: Amrit Kaur, Jully Black, the Beaches and Meredith MacNeill

Bono’s man crush on Mark Carney is the good news we need

Bono’s man crush on Mark Carney is the good news we need

But, as far as aging-rocker bromances go, our PM’s got options

“I never had a nuanced explanation of sexual assault growing up”: Hannah Moscovitch on her new play, Red Like Fruit

“I never had a nuanced explanation of sexual assault growing up”: Hannah Moscovitch on her new play, Red Like Fruit

The playwright talks straddling the Canada–US border, working with Hugh Jackman and coming to terms with childhood trauma

A behind-the-scenes look at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s most iconic paintings

A behind-the-scenes look at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s most iconic paintings

The AGO turns 125 this year. To celebrate, we asked for the stories behind some of our favourite artworks from the gallery’s permanent collection

Annie Murphy is going full woo-woo for Nine Perfect Strangers

Annie Murphy is going full woo-woo for Nine Perfect Strangers

The Schitt’s Creek alum dishes on Nicole Kidman’s aura, who among her celeb co-stars has done ayahuasca and why she’s leaving behind “Ew, David”

For sun chasers and thrill seekers: Eat, drink and sightsee your way through the Algarve in Portugal

For sun chasers and thrill seekers: Eat, drink and sightsee your way through the Algarve in Portugal

Your guide to amazing meals, one-of-a-kind experiences and unparalleled views in one of Europe’s most idyllic regions

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"We love a good drama queen or king": This guy is bringing a Summer House –inspired reality series to Muskoka

“We love a good drama queen or king”: This guy is bringing a Summer House–inspired reality series to Muskoka

Cue the boozy parties, exclusive barbecues and long days spent gossiping on the lake. If producer Lafe Jordan has his way, cottage country is about to turn into a reality TV set

"Toronto is my obsession": André Alexis on his new short story collection, Other Worlds

“Toronto is my obsession”: André Alexis on his new short story collection, Other Worlds

The author talks about honouring his parents through writing, the beauty of his adopted home and what it means to behave “Canadian”

“Toronto is due for something the size and scope of SXSW”: Executive producer Kevin Barton on the ambitions of the new Departure Festival

“Toronto is due for something the size and scope of SXSW”: Executive producer Kevin Barton on the ambitions of the new Departure Festival

For six days, a reimagined Canadian Music Week will be taking over venues across the city and—if organizers get their way—the hearts, minds and wallets of Torontonians

What to see, do, read and hear in Toronto this May

What to see, do, read and hear in Toronto this May

Including an intimate one-woman show about scoliosis, a Latin pop star’s record-smashing tour and an illustrious ballet dancer’s fond farewell

“Death is a very entrepreneurial thing”: David Cronenberg on his new film, The Shrouds

“Death is a very entrepreneurial thing”: David Cronenberg on his new film, The Shrouds

The cult favourite horror director is back with a sexy new techno drama that doubles as a romantic tribute to his late wife. A conversation with the Baron of Blood

“I’m a Toronto man through and through”: Meet Hassan Phills, the Scarborough comedian sampled by Drake

“I’m a Toronto man through and through”: Meet Hassan Phills, the Scarborough comedian sampled by Drake

With a Crave TV spot and a transatlantic tour, Phills is taking his hometown humour global

"Success is random—all you can do is keep improving": Max Kerman of Arkells on his new memoir, Try Hard

“Success is random—all you can do is keep improving”: Max Kerman of Arkells on his new memoir, Try Hard

The indie rock frontman talks growing up downtown, the changing nature of the music business and the inspiration behind his first book

Celebrity Q&As

"As a young man, there were times when I loved this city and times when I hated it": A Q&A with hometown boy Kiefer Sutherland

“As a young man, there were times when I loved this city and times when I hated it”: A Q&A with hometown boy Kiefer Sutherland

With his new Toronto-shot series set to premiere, the veteran actor dishes on doing stunts at 56, his love affair with Bloor Street, taking on Doug Ford and what it means to be a nepo baby

“The first time I put on that X-wing helmet, I started crying”: A Q&A with The Mandalorian star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

“The first time I put on that X-wing helmet, I started crying”: A Q&A with The Mandalorian star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

The veteran actor from East York dishes on his starfighter technique, receiving a Governor General's Award and where to get a sci-fi cocktail in Toronto

What to Stream

The final season of Succession is here—and everything else we're excited to watch this week

The final season of Succession is here—and everything else we’re excited to watch this week

Here are the 10 most anticipated titles hitting Apple TV Plus, Netflix, Crave, CBC Gem, Prime Video and Disney Plus

The new season of Ted Lasso is here—plus everything else we're excited to watch this week

The new season of Ted Lasso is here—plus everything else we’re excited to watch this week

Here are the 10 most anticipated titles coming to Netflix, Prime Video, CBC Gem, Crave, Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus

Part two of the fourth season of You is here—plus everything else we're excited to watch this week

Part two of the fourth season of You is here—plus everything else we’re excited to watch this week

Here are the 10 most anticipated new titles hitting Hayu, Disney Plus, Crave, CBC Gem and Netflix