Category Archives: Movies

Through the Looking Glass: Looking back at Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour

Posted on August 24, 2016 by garpinbc

Last week I saw Strike a Pose, the documentary about Madonna’s backup dancers for her Vogue video and 1990 Blonde Ambition tour.  Madonna has always played a supporting role in the soap opera that is my big queer life. Into … Continue reading →

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Summer of Love: Eighties Edition

Posted on August 19, 2016 by garpinbc

The best part about living on The Drive is having the The Rio Theatre at my disposal. One of my favourite past-times is watching films from my youth on the big screen even though I could probably see them for … Continue reading →

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Horror movies for pussies

Posted on March 20, 2016 by garpinbc

Last night I did something I rarely do: I a saw scary movie in the theatre.  I doubt that 10 Cloverfield Lane counts as a horror movie by die-hard horror fans, but this was a big step for me—like having … Continue reading →

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