Lawren Harriss Mountain Forms sells for a record-breaking $9.5 million, Lawren Harris Mountain Forms (Heffel Fine Art Auction House). Where were you when you accepted Drake as your personal saviour? Other notable filming locations include Chinatown and Gastown. Despite some legal issues stemming from the tracks publishing rights, it even earned the love of David Bowie himself, who took to Facebook and said it was possibly the most poignant version of the song ever created. In related news, I miss David Bowie. But youre going to get out.. Before it was a critically acclaimed 2018 western film starring John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix, The Sisters Brothers was a critically acclaimed 2011 novel written by author Patrick deWitt, whose dark comedy takes readers on an adventure alongside Eli Sisters and his brother Charlie in Oregon and California. So I encountered Inside Kingston Penitentiary, a series of photographs by Geoffrey James, with some trepidation. A queer anthem for the ages! Ten years ago, none of these places existed and neither did Instagram an app that would go on to invent an extremely 2010s activity: liking pics of the worlds coolest-looking cool stuff. Its Leonardo DiCaprio versus the wilderness the Canadian wilderness. So what happened to Tat in that decade between sets? It helped turn Marianas Trench into stadium-filling rock stars in Canada, but barely made a splash outside the country. Peter Knegt is a writer and producer at CBC Arts, writing the award-winning weekly column Queeries and spearheading projects like Canadas a Drag, Super Queeroes and what youre reading right now. Munro has written 14 collections of short stories, which I suggest we all read out loud together this holiday season. Canadian pop no longer necessitated anybody saying Sorry? ; Elvis Stojko; Manitoba Sauce Cake; suburban Ottawa; and, of course, maple syrup and poutine. Martel himself was pleased with the adaptation; in an interview, he said that hed opted to trust Lees ability to tell the story and felt the result was brilliant. He also revealed that Richard Parker is more than just a tiger, but thats a conversation I hope you all had circa 2001. Magali Simard is the City of Torontos Film Sector Development Officer and spent years as a Canadian and International film programmer at TIFF. But BoJack Horseman, an animated show about a famous actor/horse and his peers, managed to evolve into a touchstone for anyone acquainted with unhappiness. From Monkman to Margaret (Atwood), Bieber to ballet, Keanu to Come from Away, CBC Arts presents an unapologetic celebration of a decade of outsized achievements by Canadian artists. Swiss Chalet, the Ottawa Senators and the SNC-Lavalin scandal are all also mentioned (seriously). I cant wait to see what the next decade will bring you. But much like Speed protagonist Jack Traven, Reeves kept a cool head. Montreal chef Chuck Hughes wins Iron Chef America. We dont say anything, we dont communicate. Maybe you dont really know the mans story either. Airing on Comedy Central between 2013 and 17, its a prank show on its surface a spoof of reality makeover series in the vein of, say, The Profit (or because this is CBC, Under New Management). A change.org petition to name Reeves Time magazines 2019 Person of the Year was launched midway through the year an honour that has previously been bestowed on Barack Obama and Pope John Paul II. Of course, the Damien Chazelle romantic musical was destined to be a hit after opening to almost unanimous praise at the Venice Film Festival (spoiler: it did go on to earn over $400 million US worldwide). She-Hulk was born in . Shes even seen wearing no makeup in the music video! First stop: Toronto. largely in the Vancouver area, where fans were known to mob sets (and sign up for location tours). The 2010s: How 11 Tatiana Maslanys walked so Schitt's Creek could run | CBC Arts Over the last 10 years, Canadian artists have been storming the world stage like never before in music,. And it led me down a hole of self-discovery and body confidence. A flash goes off, and disembodied voices start to ring out , What do we say? Alicia Elliott is the author of A Mind Spread Out on the Ground. What was once considered the great equalizer for drag in the United States has become a global standard for drag as viewed by the mainstream. Quebec is mourning and on Jan. 22, the province arranges a national funeral for Anglil. Instead of relying on non-Indigenous editors, Barton made the smart decision to invite Philip Kevin Paul, Richard Van Camp and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson to edit the issue. She has a passion for romance and seems intrigued by the way it ignites vulnerability and inspires transformation. In October 2013, Clinton, Ont.s Alice Munro earned the Nobel Prize in Literature, making her the first Canadian and 13th woman to do so. Having hosted several hundred performances and built an incredible artistic community, the duo used their announcement to remind fans and the media that their intention was never to be a permanent institution but a transient space that reflected their romantic relationship (which had since come to an end). And, more often than you might realize, those fantasy worlds on screenwere actually somewhere in Canada. Alice Munro becomes the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. So how can I argue that Alanis matters as much now, at the end of this decade, as she did in the 90s? I suppose its what makes this segment one of the more powerful moments in NFYs run: its just candid enough to shake your grasp of whats genuine or scripted, fact or fiction. Wallpaper magazine raved about the project in 2018, calling it one of the years most striking structures from around the globe, and in 2019, it was the only Canadian winner of an International Architecture Award. When it premiered in 2009, the now ubiquitous Drag Race without many even noticing decisively split the world of drag like a lightning bolt thrown by Zeus and sung about by Hedwig. things get even more real at least for Sue, who experiences an emotional breakdown while the exorcist does his thing. Its also incredible how hungry Canadians have been for Indigenous art and stories once the government actually started to write us back into our collective history and institutions actually featured our work. This had a remarkable impact: once Indigenous artists were in charge of curating and editing Indigenous pieces once Indigenous art was allowed to be truly Indigenous the issue sold out completely and went into a second pressing. [5] Maslany also appeared in television series such as Heartland (2008-2010), The Nativity (2010), Being Erica (2009-2011), Perry Mason (2020), and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) in the lead role of Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk. But just because no one outside this country has been hearing our fabulous trees fall in the woods doesnt mean that Canadian drag hasnt been making all sorts of sounds for years. The sharp exterior walls make it an unmistakable landmark, visible from the Don Valley Parkway, and the angles create a sort of sundial effect throughout the day. I like the Group of Seven as much as the next guy, and this is an affirmation of Canadian history blah blah blah and lakes and mountains blah blah good for Lawren Harris! It was the most fun. What made it even better was that BoJack himself was voiced by Toronto native Will Arnett, who brought serious weight to a role that necessitated it. There were hugs, claps and plenty of cheers on the set of the sci-fi series "Orphan Black" on Thursday as cast and crew members learned star Tatiana Maslany had scored a Golden Globe nomination. Its not a race here. Of course, being the obedient little 20-year-olds we were, not only did we do it, we head-butted each other on the first take and then profusely apologized. Like Schitts Creek, Orphan Black was a Canadian critical darling-turned-social media phenomenon-turned-international awards contender. (So youre welcome, and congrats to us all.) And that vision is, in many cases, true Ive known artists whove lived temporarily in Iceland, explored the ocean on freighters or casked whisky at the Glenfiddich distillery in Scotland. (It does not go over well). Clearly to be filed under this should happen all the time, 2015 saw Canadian Mtis artist Christi Belcourt collaborate with Valentino for the fashion houses 2016 Resort collection. Nods to the Canadian penny; Drummondville, Que. The film follows a family dominated by Black women who are forced to confront secrets that have been hidden for decades when a man shows up at their door and promptly falls dead. CNN called him a national treasure because of it, and he further cemented his status as the internets wholesome boyfriend. And putting aside quacks like Egon Spengler, the science is on my side. But parallel to this momentous business-model transformation, Canadian films were busy solidifying their indisputable place in the arthouse world. On Valentine's Day 2014, Elliot Page put his heart out there for all of us to see when he gave a thoughtful, deeply moving speech at the Human Rights Campaign Foundations inaugural Time to Thrive conference. This is nearly unheard of in the literary world. Beale Streets entire cast is exceptional, not least of all Torontos very own Stephan James. Not surprisingly, the comic/writers last show earned big ratings, and in the two-ish years since signing off, hes released a book, Rick Mercer Final Report, and still weighs in on Canadian politics. Beck + Call, featuring celebrated throat singer Tanya Tagaq, helped cement their staying power on Canadas alternative charts. In the 2010s, it isnt that we earned the right to voice our opinion, stand up for our work and stop saying sorry its that we realized wed had that right all along. It debuted at No. But it doesnt seem to bother the patriotic rapper that his fame is mostly restricted to Canadas borders; this the same man that made a hit single out of a rap song called OhCanada, after all. When Everything, Everything was released on May 19, 2017, it made Canadian director Stella Meghie the only Black woman to have a wide release studio-backed feature film for the year. With a few small exceptions, everything was shot in Alberta and B.C., and to capture those Rocky Mountain vistas, cinematographer Emmanuel Chivo Lubezki used nothing but natural light. Expect to see a lot more of her in the 2020s. The thing is, the Globes were Ohs to own entirely. Martin is currently working on musical adaptations of The Princess Bride and Night at the Museum, a sequel to The Drowsy Chaperone, as well as the Netflix film adaptation of The Prom starring Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman. Even if the story of a woman falling in love with a water monster/fish-man wasnt entirely up your alley (full disclosure: Id be more interested in it if he wore jeans), The Shape of Water became a point of Canadian pride after the crew cleaned up at the Academy Awards. Tatiana Maslany to Star in AMC's 'Invitation to a Bonfire' Series | TVLine At the end of the decade, Dion wanted to take time off again to have another child, but getting pregnant proved to be more difficult for her than the first time. Now in its 41st year, Buddies is gearing up for a collaboration with Theatre Rusticle for their version of A Midsummer Nights Dream, while the community continues to evolve and grow thanks to the theatres support of (and consistent call for) new talent. A post shared by Cline Dion (@celinedion) on Nov 16, 2019 at 6:33am PST. Nathan and Maci are still holding hands, and the cameras are still directly on them. This extended to the literary realm as well. Schitt's Creek: Created by Dan Levy, Eugene Levy. In the last weeks of 2019, the My Heart Will Go On singer is enjoying the peak of a mid-life renaissance fueled by millennials nostalgia for less complicated times, her Vogueapproved status as a fashion icon and social medias appetite for self-deprecating yet wholesome celebrities. The truth about not only Tat, but also Dan Levy (the visionary co-creator of Schitts Creek and also a longtime friend) and other Canadian artists, is that weve always had the talent just maybe not the audacity to make it known. But if youve seen photos of the main building, youve likely had a pang of envy: Dang, I want to go to thereeven if it takes two connecting flights, a ferry trip, plus an overnighter in Gander. Jan Versweyveld The 55-year-old publicly held the hand (gasp!) The resulting video for the power ballad Ashes shows a heavily retouched Dion prancing on The Colosseum stage with dancer Yanis Marshall in heels and a Deadpool costume. Birth Name: Tatiana Gabriele Maslany Birth Place: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Profession Actor Actor 35 Credits Perry Mason 2023 Orphan Black 2021 Drunk History 2018 Heartland 2018 Parks and. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava (who does not, to my knowledge, work for Stark Industries), both Azure and Designboom praised this downtown pedestrian/cyclist bridge as one of the worlds top architectural moments of 2012. He finished off the decade with a Tony Award for his choreography work on Aint Too Proud. That particular outdoor playgrounds been there for ages, but the funicular project, designed by architecture firm DIALOG, makes it even more accessible to citizens with the bonus of some very scenic touches. lang and Sarah McLachlan were heralded as ceremonial triumphs. This other moment of viral gold comes a few short weeks after Dion turns 50, and her new embrace of fun and individuality make her appear more youthful than she has since, like, 1989. Their own shows seemed to incorporate Canadian references and plotlines with strange regularity in the 2010s, suggesting a lot of U.S. writers rooms have a bit of a crush on us (or maybe that those writers rooms just have a lot of Canadians working in them). But beliefs a powerful thing. Behold, introverts, for here is your queen! But then, in January 2019, she did something even better: she teamed up with Andy Samberg to host the Golden Globes and succeeded at making them the absolute best. It played proudly at parties, in cars and in our homes as we got ready, and then it morphed into what felt like an anthem for a decade, one that would become further defined by Canadian artists who were exciting and new and who made listening to their music feel like we were having the best time on Earth even when J-Biebs released a single called Sorry.. Its incredible how quickly these same institutions that shut us out changed their tunes and got on board once they realized we could not only get them awards recognition but also make them money. But its followup single, the wholesome What I Wouldnt Do, only enjoyed real success in Canada. I felt confident in myself knowing that if I ever wanted to find love, I could just create a fake reality show all over again., The plan: Reach an untapped market: the 50 per cent of people who believe in ghosts.. In the article, the gallerys collection gets a shoutout, but its world-class modernist architecture is described as a draw, too. The emotional track showcases Reyezs powerful vocal and lyrical ability. By showing something as little as a flick on the forehead, Kims Convenience has helped the rest of the world understand Asian family dynamics better. So if I asked her to do something that felt unnatural or dishonest (like, say, nose nuzzling), I had to justify why I needed it and more often than not, I realized that I didnt. Both July Talk and Tagaq have more than proven their capacity to craft challenging, beautiful music and still reach the masses, and its about time they each get international recognition. So imagine the delight of the nation when Now, Twains first studio album in 15 years, debuted at No. Tatiana Maslany Leaving 'Perry Mason' in Season 2 as - TVLine So a new day came: Dion would perform every night on the same stage, in the same city, surrounded by dancers, acrobats, video screens and even a scary mime in white face paint. Emily Kai Bock made dreamy videos for Grimes and Arcade Fire, and in 2018, a then 22-year-old Karena Evans directed four music videos for Drake. Jennifer Walters, the titular attorney in the new Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, ultimately crushed Maslany's "reticence" about joining the packed Marvel Cinematic Universe. A lack of Asian-Canadian representation, as well as the ceremonys emphasis on First Nations culture despite, well, the Canadian government failing to prioritize Indigenous communities at any other time. The structures 1,800 beams were re-assembled on King Street, where visitors could walk beneath the rolling form. Michelle Obama wears Jason Wu dress for farewell speech, Despite the feelings of sorrow many felt as then-U.S. President Barack Obama gave his farewell address, one bright silver lining emerged (at least for Canadians tuning in): Michelle Obama wore a dress by Vancouver-raised Jason Wu, who had also designed the first ladys dresses for the inaugural balls in 2009 and 2013.