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2 www. mtl times.ca July 3, 2021 • Just For Laughs Montreal unveils festival line-up The Just For Laughs Montreal Festival re- incorrect comedy, as he is joined by Don- Apple TV + comedy series Ted Lasso – turns for its 39th edition, and for the first nell Rawlings, Rosebud Baker, Robert Kelly, Comedy Series of the Year Award; Saturday time, as a hybrid festival of virtual and live Yamaneika Saunders, Paris Sashay and many Night Live cast member Bowen Yang – shows featuring the biggest names in com- more. This recorded in front of a live audi- Breakout Comedy Star of the Year Award. edy. ence show will air online starting July 28. There will be further announcements re- Andy Kindler, festival veteran and com- garding this year’s programming schedule, edy’s enfant terrible, brings back his Alter- as well as the full 2021 festival schedule, native Show, but this time live from L.A., as next month. Tickets for the live audience he presents some of the more edgier, non- Montreal shows will go on sale as of mid- mainstream comics to the stage such as July. For more information, go to Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Brian www.hahaha.com Posehn, Laurie Kilmartin and many more. It is scheduled to air online beginning July 29. Just For Laughs Escapes Canadian comic Ali Hassan will be your host for Comedy Night in Canada, which And if you like getting your laughs in a will be performed in front of a live audience warm, tropical setting, then Just For Laughs in Montreal and air online as of July 30. Join has the thing for you. From November 3 – Ali and some of the best comedians north 7, Just For Laughs, along with Pollen Pres- By Stuart Nulman of the 49th Parallel, which includes Arthur ents, a leading company that deals with top- Simeon, Kyle Brownrigg, Brittany Lyseng, notch travel experiences, offers Just For mtltimes.ca Derek Seguin, Courtney Gilmour and many Laughs Escapes at the Barcelo Maya Grand more to be announced later. Resorts in Cancun, Mexico. And two more firsts will also be featured Crave and CTV Comedy Channel will Through a series of shows and programs for festival #39. First of all, there will not team up to tape a number of brand new, involving stand-up comedy, interactive only be in-person and online shows origi- original comedy programs from Montreal events, bespoke activities, pool parties, club nating from Montreal, but also from major (in front of a live audience, of course), and amenities and so much more, Just For comedy hubs New York and Los Angeles. will air on both channels at a date that’s yet Laughs Escapes – Cancun offers comedy Second, the annual Just For Laughs Awards to be announced. On the line-up will in- fans from around the world to enjoy five Show, which was in the past opened to only clude some of Canada’s best comics today, days of the best in stand-up comedy live industry and artists, will be offered to the such as Dave Merheje, DeAnne Smith, from one of the top resort destinations. public as a streamed online event, and free Chris Robinson, Sophie Buddle, Paul Rabli- There will also be solo/headlining shows, of charge. auskas, Kyle Brownrigg and Chris Locke. multi-comic shows, podcast tapings, Q&As, Organizers recently unveiled its line-up Once again, Kevin Hart’s international and VIP events. of performers who will grace the stage and comedy brand and multi-platform enter- Scheduled to appear during those five electronic devices from July 26-31. It’s filled tainment company Laugh Out Loud (LOL!) fun-filled days in Cancun include Jim Jeffries, with a combination of some of the top will join up with Just For Laughs Montreal Tom Segura, Nikki Glaser, Steve-O, Nicole comics from around the world, made up of with four shows that will air for free on the Byer, Jay Pharoah, Girls Gotta Eat, Donnell both festival veterans and newcomers. festival’s website (www.hahaha.com). On Rawlings, Ron Funches, Debra DiGiovanni, The Just For Laughs Live in Montreal the schedule will be Comedy Gold Minds the Goddam Comedy Jam, to name a few. show, which will be performed in front of with Kevin Hart, an interview show that Travel packages costs start with an $859 a live audience and offered online and free explores the minds of some of the world’s (US) early bird package. All packages in- of charge starting July 30, will be hosted by best comics and rising stars; Date Night clude five-star luxury accommodations, comedian Jon Dore, who was recently seen with Chris & Vanessa is a dating show with gourmet food and drink, access to stand- on his CBC sitcom “Humour Resources”. a difference, in which couples go on date up comedy sets, live podcast recordings He will be joined by a line-up of Montreal nights to not only have a good time, but and late night events … all in a full Just For comics such as Jen Grant, Nigel Grinstead, also chat about the issues and concerns Laughs hotel takeover atmosphere. Cassie Cao, Marito Lopez, Rodney Ramsey, that people deal with in relationships and For more information regarding other and many more. family life; Quake’s House with Earthquake travel packages and prices for Just For Just For Laughs will go live in L.A. with is a show filled with recurring segments Laughs Escapes -- Cancun, go to Canadian comic Sabrina Jalees as host, and (such as mancave revelations), celebrity www.pollen.co the live on tape show is scheduled for air- guests and comedy from some of the best ing online as of July 29. The west coast line- up-and-coming stand-ups; The Ladies Room up includes Maz Jobrani, Alonzo Bodden, with Jazzy features online celebrity Jasmin Jeremy Hotz, Liza Treyger, Rachel Feinstein “Jazzy” Brown and her four friends (Natalie and Gina Yashere. Friedman, Briana Lawrence, Renita Wood- The live in New York show has comedian land and Kiya Roberts), as they go on an and Daily Show correspondent Dulce uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation Sloan as its host, and will air its pre- that gives an interesting female perspective recorded live show as of July 28. The line- to a number of current issues. up will include a number of festival alumni, And the annual Just For Laughs Awards such as Todd Barry, Michael Kosta, Marina Show, which will be accessible to the gen- Franklin and many more. eral public for the first time on June 28, will The Nasty Show, Just For Laughs Mon- honour the following people for their out- treal’s most popular Club Series show, re- standing lifetime contribution to comedy: turns, but this time live from the mean Dave Chappelle – Comedy Person of the streets of New York City. Nasty Show vet- Year Award; Kristen Wiig and Annie Mu- eran Big Jay Oakerson will take the hosting molo – Comedy Writers of the Year Award; reins for a night of eye opening, politically Bill Lawrence and Jason Sudeikis from the • July 3, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 3 4 www. mtl times.ca July 3, 2021 • avant spécial évent Before de sécheuse **prix $régulier 99 150$ Dryer vent special

aprèsaprès AfterAfter Mtl duct cleaners Solidarity with tue les bactéries / kills bacteria Prévention incendie (sécheuse) Indigenous Fire prevention (dryer) Respirer l’air propre / Breath clean air réduit l'asthme, les allergies à la poussière Communities reduces asthma, dust allergies The Musée de la civilisation has ularly updated to present In- Gardez votre famille en sécurité / Keep your family safe been deeply affected by the digenous realities as accurately grave discoveries at the residen- as possible. In light of the recent tial schools and is standing in discoveries and in the spirit of full solidarity with Indigenous solidarity, orange lighting will be communities. In the coming added to exhibition elements Spécial months, the Musée will take related to the residential several concrete steps in the schools, which already present spirit of reparation, to demon- their dark and contentious na- plus strate the importance of de- ture. In keeping with this choice, taxes nouncing such injustices and our guided tour will also be up- educating society about the re- dated. Finally, a special activity $* ality and history of Indigenous will be organized to mark Or- communities. ange Shirt Day on September The Musée de la civilization 30. will light its tower orange from “We are deeply disturbed by square feet July 1 to Orange Shirt Day, on the recent discoveries on the September 30. As a sign of our sites of former residential 399 *max 1200 pieds carrés / solidarity, reception staff will schools. In fulfilling our mission wear an orange button or ** évent de sécheuse spécial lorsque vous beaded brooch. The Musée's in- as a society museum, we always try to present as accurately as nettoyez votre système de conduits formational screens will display ** dryer vent special when you clean information explaining to visi- possible the realities of the peo- your duct system tors the colour's symbolism and ples and civilizations who have our gestures of solidarity. shaped our world. We have built In creating its This is Our Story bridges with Indigenous com- exhibition, the Musée de la civil- munities. We strive to infuse Call now isation and La Boîte Rouge vif, these relationships with respect, an organization dedicated to recognition and listening, and Free estimate over the phone showcasing Indigenous cultures, we look for ways to let people met with First Nations and Inuit speak for themselves. Today, it is representatives. Often hun- our duty to show solidarity, to dreds of kilometers apart, 18 accept that we still have much communities and 800 people to learn, to move forward to- participated in this process. The gether and, above all, to never goal of the exhibition is to put forget,” said Stéphan La Roche, 514-951-3328 the Indigenous perspective cen- President and CEO, Musée de la tre stage, and its content is reg- civilisation • July 3, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 5 3551 boul. St. Charles, Suite #547, Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 3C4 514-951-3328 [email protected] www.mtltimes.ca

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• July 3, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 7 This past Canada Day at 2PM EST the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at observed Canada day as a day of solidarity, reflection and learning. The grounds of the Iconic Baitul Islam mosque in Vaughan, Ontario which usually hosts ten of thousands of attendees for Canada day, this year hosted a very different program. There were over 1000 flags planted into the ground, symbolic markings for each of the indigenous children lost. Young Muslim children lead a special service and singing as part of the day’s program at Baitul Islam Mosque.

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8 www. mtl times.ca July 3, 2021 • The Government of Canada launches online calculator to help businesses apply for the new Canada Recovery Hiring Program The Government of Canada remains com- sidy, based on whichever subsidy provides Canada Recovery Hiring Program will help mitted to supporting Canadian businesses the higher amount of support. An eligible businesses support their workers through in the face of the ongoing pandemic. With employer must claim the greater of the the final stretches of the pandemic and hire the recently announced Canada Recovery CRHP and the CEWS for a particular claim new workers at a pace that works for Hiring Program (CRHP), hard-hit busi- period, but not both. The CRHP web pages them. By giving businesses certainty about nesses will be able to hire the workers they launched today include detailed informa- need to recover and grow as local tion about eligibility requirements, how their support in the weeks and months economies reopen. The CRHP supports payment periods are structured, and how ahead, they will have the confidence they payroll as businesses grow, whether as a re- the CRHP is calculated. need to create jobs and invest in growth." sult of hiring staff, increasing shifts, or in- Eligible employers will be able to apply - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, creasing overall pay. for the CRHP as of July 7, 2021, when the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Fi- Today, the Honourable Diane Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will open nance Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, applications through My Business Account Quick Facts launched an online calculator to help eligi- and Represent a Client. The CRA will begin The CRHP will be available to support el- ble employers prepare their CRHP applica- to issue CRHP payments to eligible em- igible employers for all claim periods from tions. This calculator integrates the new ployers during the week of July 12, 2021. June 6, 2021, to November 20, 2021. CRHP with the Canada Emergency Wage The CRA recognizes and appreciates the Subsidy (CEWS), automatically showing ap- important role that stakeholders play in The CEWS is calculated based on eligible plicants which subsidy will provide them providing feedback on how the CRHP will remuneration paid to eligible employees in with more support, based on the informa- operate. We look forward to continuing to a claim period. The CRHP is calculated tion they enter. work closely with businesses, non-profits, based on incremental remuneration, which he CRHP and the CEWS both support and charities as well as their representative is the increase in the total eligible remuner- the payroll of eligible employers affected by organizations as we deliver the new CRHP ation paid to active eligible employees in a the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while to Canadians. claim period as compared to the total eli- the CEWS was meant to help eligible em- Quotes gible remuneration paid to active eligible ployers keep their employees on their pay- "Canadian businesses have taken a sub- employees during the base period (March roll and help them rehire, the CRHP is stantial hit since the pandemic arrived. Our 14, 2021 to April 10, 2021, which is claim designed to encourage businesses to government has been working tirelessly to (re)hire and grow as the economy recovers. provide eligible employers with the support Period 14). The CRHP and the CEWS are both based they need to ensure these are not lasting The CRHP will provide a subsidy equal on four-week claim periods. From June 6, effects. Thanks to today's calculator launch to the incremental remuneration for a 2021 to September 25, 2021 (claim periods by the Canada Revenue Agency, Canadian claim period multiplied by a fixed subsidy 17 to 20), the subsidies overlap so that, as businesses will be able to easily calculate rate. The subsidy rate is 50% for claim pe- CEWS rates gradually decline, eligible em- and apply for either the new Canada Re- riod 17 and will gradually decrease to 20% ployers would still be able to receive sup- covery Hiring Program or the existing by claim period 22. port through the CRHP if they hire more Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program Similar to the CEWS, the CRHP will have workers or increase workers' hours or in order to get the highest payment to help an automated validation system that will wages. This will make it easier for eligible them in their financial recovery." - The Ho- compare the claimant's amounts against a employers to hire new workers and do so nourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of at a pace that works best for them as dif- National Revenue number of key validations. Eligible employ- ferent jurisdictions reopen their economies "Canadian workers and businesses have ers whose applications pass through this at different paces. showed incredible resilience through the automated validations process can expect For the four overlapping claim periods, pandemic. Our plan to extend business to receive their payments by direct deposit eligible employers can apply for either sub- support programs and introduce the new within 3-5 business days. Get with the Times!

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• July 3, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 9 10 www.mtltimes.ca July 3, 2021 • Largest Canadian stamp dealer City Stamp Montreal-based City Stamp is the largest philatelic (stamp) dealer in Canada. Founded by Robert Cooperman some 35 years ago when he was a teenager, the company has an office on Ste-Catherine Street W, but today does most of its business online, both buying and selling stamps. We probably do around 5,000 transactions per year; some with a single stamp for thousands of dollars and some with five stamps for $150, says Cooperman who is now the company president. Overall, we might buy or sell 15,000 items annually. Our business focuses on obtaining and selling the top end of the stamp market. We offer a unique opportunity to collectors to have a supplier with a vast and second-to-none inventory of the rarest stamps from Canada, North America, the British Commonwealth, and in many cases, the entire world. At the same time, our buying capabilities are equally as strong. No collection is too large for us not to purchase outright with immediate payment. We are always looking to buy the most sought-after rarities from all countries. We are known to offer very fair market value. Collecting Stamps Online sales have continued to grow for City Stamp, now representing 70 percent of sales. The Montreal market has shrunk City Stamp owner Robert Cooperman today constituting less than 5 percent of the company's market where the USA many cases lands up with wealthier busi- great way to get acquainted with the hobby dominates with some 40 percent, followed nesses owners, CEOs, etc. and to meet other collectors. by 30 percent for Canada, and 30 percent Secured, insured shipping is how City Unlike some competitors which handle for the rest of the world. This is how City Stamp sends purchased stamps to buyers. other collectibles, City Stamp deals exclu- Stamp reaches an estimated 60 million This is either by FedEx® overnight to en- sively with stamps. The company offices are stamp collectors worldwide. sure safe arrival or via Xpresspost™ or open 11 AM-4 PM Monday to Friday or by Cooperman also attends philatelic shows registered mail for items valued under appointment; meanwhile the website is in Toronto, Ottawa, and other parts of $250. open 24/7. Payments can be made with Visa, Canada. Stamp collecting remains a hobby, but if Mastercard, American Express, and PayPal. ost clients whom we meet at stamp trade quality stamps are purchased at fair market shows are 50-70 years old and almost all value, sooner or later they will turn into a City Stamp male. But online world clients are much worthwhile investment, says Cooperman 1134 Ste-Catherine W. #865 younger, between 30-60 years of age. I be- when we asked about the rate of return on Montreal, H3B 1H4 lieve our clientele includes a great many a stamp collection. 1.800.615.2596 professionals: lawyers, doctors, and tech Cooperman recommends that novice [email protected] people. The very expensive material in collectors join clubs, which he says are a www.citystamp.ca

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• July 3, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 11 Montreal’s Italian week becomes ITALFESTMTL

The festival is changing its identity to better legacy of Italian Canadians while focusing Italian-Canadian community. We offer a reflect its image. As one of the largest mul- on lasting impact, culture and entertain- new, fun and diverse web-based program- ticultural festivals in the city of Montreal ment. ming that will bring joy to every home. For and spread over several days, it was neces- FESTIVAL'S OFFICIAL DATES this 28th edition, on a positive note, the fes- sary to design a logo that better represents This year, after the success of the previ- tival has prepared an overflowing program its current positioning. ous online edition, the festival confirms its of events and activities that will bring to- Previously, the Italian Week lasted for a virtual appointment but also is featuring gether people at a distance and in person, week of celebrations and was a small neigh- outdoor events. Safety and health measures in compliance with health measures, in borhood event. Now it is an annual major are being taken for the well-being of our order to maintain a lively, welcoming and event welcoming more than 400,000 visi- festival goers, our artists, our employees, participatory community spirit. " tors and showcasing over 250 local and in- volunteers and all the participants of the — Josie Verrillo, Executive Director of ternational artists. festival. italfestMTL The name italfestMTL derives from the From August 6th to 22nd, italfestMTL will ItalfestMTL is waiting for you with a new essence of the Italian community with a fes- offer you for this 28th edition Live con- program that includes on-ground activities tive touch. Being the cradle of the festival, certs, shows and activities for all ages. to virtual events therefore enhancing our the city of Montreal is the primary destina- "After last year's innovative shift to vir- Montreal summer. tion of the event, and MTL is its represen- tual, we intend to have an open mind by About italfestMTL tation including the colors of the Italian flag. confirming online programming broadcast ItalfestMTL, formerly Montreal's Italian This name has been gradually introduced in on our website and social networks. Nev- Week, is a cultural event that takes place recent years with its hashtag #italfestmtl ertheless, we will offer events on the across the city and celebrates the richness used by the event and its festival goers. It ground so that our festival-goers can share of Italian culture. The celebrations sur- was, therefore, a natural transition to mod- the joy of being together, even if in a re- rounding the festival offer over 400,000 fes- ernize its image and make it universal for duced way. In all, it will be three weeks full tival-goers a wide variety of shows and all languages. With its tourist popularity in- of stimulating activities for the entertain- activities showcasing Italian-Canadian creasing annually and with the diversity of ment of young and old. " music, art, food, fashion and talent. This year, its local festival-goers, italfestMTL is adopt- — Me. Antonio Sciascia, President of for the 28th edition, the festival will take a ing a name that fuses well with French, Eng- italfestMTL VIRTUAL TURN AS WELL AS SOME on- lish and Italian. " ItalfestMTL is pleased to once again ground EVENTS offering a diverse pro- The festival will continue its traditional bring together all those who love the Italian gramming from August 6 to 22, 2021. mission of promoting and sharing the culture to celebrate the diversity of the italfestmtl.ca Mtl duct cleaners spécial évent de sécheuse **prix $régulier • tue les bactéries / kills bacteria 99 150$ • Prévention incendie (sécheuse) / Fire prevention (dryer) Dryer vent special • Respirer l’air propre / Breath clean air • réduit l'asthme, les allergies à la poussière / reduces asthma, dust allergies • Gardez votre famille en sécurité / Keep your family safe Call514-951-3328 now FREE estimate over the phone 12 www. mtl times.ca July 3, 2021 • Survey says … Family Feud Canada is now holding virtual auditions Since it first went on the air 45 years ago, what their family is all about, and genuinely Family Feud has become one of the most relatable families. And if you want to help famous TV game shows ever, and ranks up put your community on the map, we can do there in popularity with Jeopardy, Wheel of that, too,” she said. Fortune, and The Price Is Right. There will be a total of 104 episodes The format is simple. Two separate fam- which will be taped for season three of ilies “feud” it out by quickly answering Family Feud Canada between September questions based on a number of audience and November, and are slated to be aired surveys; their goal is to find the number 1 starting this fall, almost immediately after answer from each knowledge-based survey and obtain the most number of points after an episode is recorded. “We are looking for two (or three) rounds. The winning family as many families as we can,” said Ms. Aly. “And if they are not selected for this sea- then gets to participate in the “Fast Money” By Stuart Nulman round – with the same goal – in order to son, they will be in the running to appear win the grand prize of $10,000. mtltimes.ca on season four.” But Family Feud was much more than The shows will be taped at the CBC’s that. There was the genial, humourous ap- mous by Dawson. And now, the show is main studios in downtown Toronto, and Ms. proach of its original host, the late Richard searching for potential families from all Aly emphasized that all COVID-19 safety Dawson; Dawson’s reactions to unusual an- over the country to compete on the pro- protocols will be utilized, including testing swers from family team members if they gram, as a virtual casting call and auditions on the set, constant cleaning, the use of had nothing at all to do with the survey are now underway. protective gear and social distancing (six subject; there were the choruses of “good “The procedure is simple. All you have feet apart). “On Family Feud Canada, it’s answer!” and “survey says!”, and of course, to do is go to www.cbc.ca/television/fami- safety first. We focus on everyone’s safety, the grating buzzer and its one, two, or lyfeud, upload a photo of your family team, answer a few questions, and create a video which is why we are practicing these rigor- three superimposed red Xs if an answer ous protocols. Even Gerry is respecting his was not on the survey. stating why your family should be on the show,” said Donia Aly, Family Feud Canada’s distance between the contestants, so sorry, Another manner of Family Feud’s suc- there will be no shaking hands with, or hug- cessful longevity was the way the show was Supervising Casting Producer during a re- able to adapt itself without losing the orig- cent phone interview. ging the host,” she added. inal format and spirit of the show. There Ms. Aly also stated that the families “This is a game show that is fun to watch were special celebrity editions, veterans’ they’re searching for to appear on the show and it’s like the ultimate family game night. editions, casts of classic TV shows, the list not only represent every province and ter- So if you and your family like to shine on just goes on. ritory of Canada, but also represent its the big stage, represent your part of Family Feud Canada, which airs on CBC many cultures and regions, as well as fami- Canada and love to have fun, then Family lies with a sense of uniqueness. “We’re Television, is about to embark on its third Feud Canada is for you.” looking for fun people, families with epic Survey says … apply and audition for season, with Canadian comedian Gerry stories that offer interesting glimpses of Dee inheriting the hosting mantle made fa- Family Feud Canada now! • July 3, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 13 Book Reviews - mtltimes.ca The Devil May Dance by Jake Tapper

U.S. Congressman Charlie Marder didn’t know what to expect when he was sum- moned to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City during the last month of 1961, for a secret meeting with then-Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca Basically, Marder was given a secret assign- ment by the Attorney General that would take him away from the halls of the U.S. Capitol for a few months in early 1962, and plop him down within the glitz and glamour worlds of Hollywood and Las Vegas. Using as a cover of special consultant on the set of the upcoming political thriller movie “The Manchurian Candidate”, Marder – along with his wife Margaret – have to con- duct a discreet investigation into the film’s star, Frank Sinatra, to discover if he really has any ties to organized crime, particularly Scientology and Charlotte Goode, a Holly- Las Vegas lairs; Margaret’s exploration of with notorious Chicago mobster Sam wood newspaper gossip columnist who the backlot at Universal Pictures, where “Momo” Giancana. possesses a great deal of documentation she gets to personally witness the filming Such an investigation is vital to the Attor- that could be incriminating to many power of the climactic bird attack scene on Tippi ney General, especially with his ongoing players in the movie capitol as well as Hedren for Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”; crusade to bring down the mob; also in Washington, D.C. and the “private party” at Disneyland, light of the fact that his brother President And to top things off for the Marders, where Hollywood studio executives, movie John F. Kennedy is planning a trip to Cali- they have to deal with some family issues stars and other influential figures get to live fornia that spring, and plans to stay at Sina- while conducting their investigation on their debauchery fantasies that exemplify tra’s palatial estate in Rancho Mirage Sinatra’s world. First, Charlie’s father Win- the dark, seamy side of Hollywood that was (where Sinatra is sprucing up the place for ston, who is in poor health, was arrested typical during its golden age. JFK’s anticipated visit; he even is building a and charged with alleged ties to the mob The husband-and-wife team of Charlie helipad to accommodate the president’s and is being held in the Tombs, New York’s and Margaret Marder maybe a more histor- Marine One helicopter). If Sinatra’s mob oldest and most notorious prison. As well, ically-based answer to Nick and Nora ties are proven to be a reality, it could be Margaret’s niece Violet runs away from Charles from The Thin Man, but it’s that dy- detrimental for the president’s reputation, home and disappears without a trace; ru- namic which helps make The Devil May especially when he plans to run for re-elec- mours are the teenager has been spotted Dance interesting, especially when they are tion in 1964. in Hollywood. unwittingly thrust into the middle of polit- This is the case that forms the premise There are plenty of plots and subplots in ical and entertainment history and get of The Devil May Dance, the second politi- this book, and Tapper manages to weave closely involved with some of the biggest cal mystery involving the Marders that has them together to make a very cohesive and names of that era. Their interactions have been penned by Jake Tapper, host of the enjoyable narrative. What I enjoyed about the right degree of wit and intelligence, but CNN programs “The Lead” and “State of reading this book is Tapper’s diligent back- also drags in the personal baggage that they the Union”. ground research that gives you a whirlwind have to deal with, which at times can be- Like any mystery novel, The Devil May behind-the-scenes look at the world of come destructive (especially how Margaret Dance (which is actually the name of the Hollywood – especially its seamy side – at deals with Charlie’s drinking problem and theme song to the 1961 historical epic “El a time when the studio system was breath- his somewhat alleged infidelity with a cho- Cid”, which Sinatra sang, and was nomi- ing its last gasp in the movie capitol. Some rus girl in Vegas). nated for a Best Original Song Oscar) has of my favorite segments include the cock- The Devil May Dance, which is evolving a murder – in fact two of them – that play tail-soaked, blonde-laden pool parties that into a series of novels involving the a central role to the plot. One involves involved the notorious “Rat Pack” (Dean Marders, proves that politics, movies and Chris Powell, a small-time actor who was Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr. and murder can make a fascinating – if murky – involved with the controversial Church of Peter Lawford) at Sinatra’s California and combination.

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Ivan is gay, but he is married and has a son he adores I CARRY YOU WITH ME Love beyond borders

This movie marks the debut of director would be able to fulfil his dream of be- Heidi Ewing as a maker of feature films coming a chef and practice his sexuality (she was nominated for an Oscar for more freely. Sandra would join him in her documentary Jesus Camp in 2006). what is a dangerous journey. Gerardo, Her background as a documentarist is instead, would remain behind. somehow present in this movie, which Eventually, Gerardo and Ivan managed is, after all, based on a real story. Images to get together in the US, but things can that carefully capture the story's sur- never be perfect. Something is missing, roundings is one of the film's character- and that would chase Ivan even when his istics. American dream seems achieved. “I Carry You With Me" ("Te llevo con- By Sergio Martinez "I Carry You With Me" is also an ironic migo" is its original Spanish title) starts look at the inconsistencies of the US im- with Ivan (Armando Espitia), living in mtltimes.ca New York, reminiscing about his native migration legislation. Even with his Mexico. More specifically, he thinks of a (Michelle Rodriguez), a childhood friend American dream somewhat realized, town in Puebla where he worked as a working as a prostitute. During one of Ivan couldn't get his status legalized. busboy at a restaurant. Twenty years ear- his escapades into one of the few gay This movie touches on issues of gay love lier, Ivan was married and had a child. clubs of his town, Ivan meets Gerardo amid prejudice and a story of hope and However, he was gay and had to hide his (Christian Vasquez), with whom an im- determination in reaching one's objec- sexual orientation; otherwise, he would mediate relationship would develop. Like tives. have risked social condemnation and many Mexicans, however, Ivan has one In Spanish with English subtitles. Released even death and the loss of his son. idea brewing in his mind: to cross the in theatres July 2 and July 9. Ivan's only confidant is Sandra border. He thinks that in the US, he Duration 111 min. 16 www. mtl times.ca July 3, 2021 • Our Shea Butter Reigns

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