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birrafanelli.com Covering Montréal & Surrounding Areas 10 CHEFS TEAM WITH 10 RESTAURANTS #CHEFSÀEMPORTER

Chef Antonia Park from Park Restaurant teamed up with Café Milano to make this delicious sandwich which is only available until March 7th. See details inside. Get with the Times!

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2 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • Cavallaro - Bringing the taste of Italy back to Montreal for 40 years

It all started with a small cheese store that and gift baskets, not to mention a selection ers, and students from the two schools that was opened by Leonardo Cavallaro in the of spices, sauces and antipasto made by are located near the St. Jean Boulevard East End. In 1981, his son Giuseppe took prominent Montreal chef Chuck Hughes. store. “One popular sandwich with our the family business to the West Island and However, the food item that is its top seller lunchtime crowd is the chicken cutlet sand- set up a humble, low key storefront loca- is the baked Italian pan pizza, that’s offered wich, which includes a spicy mayo and cab- tion. with different toppings. bage combo,” he added. Over the past 40 years, Cavallaro Fine And for dessert, Cavallaro offers im- Foods has been offering its customers the ported ice cream, tiramisu, pastries, as well best in Italian food, whether it be items that as a new twist to the always popular can- are made on the premises with fresh, local noli. “Recently, we developed the ‘Cannoli ingredients, or ingredients and groceries Nacho’,” said Blanchette. “It’s a tray of Si- that are directly imported from Italy. Cav- cilian cannoli shells, with the filling mix – allaro Fine Foods have four locations that made from a secret family recipe – in the offer the same high quality Italian edibles, middle, resembling a nacho platter. It’s 4701 Boul. St. Jean in DDO, the Marche de topped with a plastic lid, which keeps it l’Ouest (11722 Salaberry Boulevard), (Les Halles d’Anjou (7500 Boulevard des Ga- fresh, and saves you from the dilemma of leries-D’Anjou) and 2754 St. Charles eating a regular cannoli a day later that has Boulevard in Kirkland. a soggy shell.” “Cavallaro Fine Foods is proud of bringing Cavallaro is also doing its part for the the taste of Italy back to Montreal,” said By Stuart Nulman community – and as a response to the Matthew Blanchette, a longtime friend of COVID-19 pandemic – by selling prepared Giuseppe Cavallaro, who became owner of mtltimes.ca meals for families and individuals who are the 12-year-old St. Jean Boulevard location being affected by the lockdowns, self-isola- this past November. “I’m a firm believer “The type of pizzas we make range from tion and nightly curfew. “Whether it be that good things happen during crazy times, tomato; garlic and focaccia; tomato, cheese lasagna or pizza, these prepared meals are which is why I bought the store when I did. and pepperoni; fried zucchini; and for a great way to cater to the community, and I believe in the pleasure of serving the com- Easter, we’re going to be offering a Nutella doing it by serving them delicious hot munity by providing good food to them.” pizza with a thin crust and topped with meals in difficult times,” said Blamchette. Cavallaro Fine Foods offers a wide variety powdered sugar; it’s almost like an Italian For more information about Cavallaro of Italian food products, which are also Beaver Tail,” said Blanchette. Fine Foods, its products and services, go to available for takeout and delivery, such as Another top seller is their large selection www.cavallaro.ca, or call 514-675-1823 imported specialty products, local and im- of pre-made sandwiches, which during (DDO), 514-638-9662 (Marche de l’ ported cheeses, a delicatessen counter, lunchtime, attracts a large number of Ouest), 514-355-5489 (Les Halles d’ fresh bread baked every day, food platters nearby office workers, construction work- Anjou), or 514-694-7015 (Kirkland).

• March 5, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 3 Attention Mtl foodies: Canada's best chefs combined with 10 Montreal restaurants create #ChefsÀEmporter

Attention Mtl foodies - Chef Antonio Park goes “live”. precedented times,” says Thomas Delannoy, kicked off the initiative with the AP Sand- What creations will the guest chefs’ dish CEO Chefs Canada, the organization that wich packed with BBQ/kimchi flavours for up for the event? That info is being kept manages some of our national culinary Café Milano, available on Uber Eats or for under wraps until just before show time. teams, including the Canadian takeout for one week only. But we do know this: from Chef Nicolas Bocuse d’Or. “We have award-winning Sysco Grand Montréal is pleased to an- Dutertre’s mouth-watering, refined dessert chefs standing shoulder-to-shoulder with nounce its latest gastronomic initiative, created for Gentile Pizza Parlor, to chef An- family style restaurants, private chefs, and #ChefsÀEmporter. Starting today, Canada’s tonio Park’s bursting-at-the-seams subma- independent restaurants, working toward most talented chefs will be paired with 10 rine sandwich for Montreal’s famous Café the common goal of saving the local food Montreal restaurants, contributing a culi- Milano, there will be something to please scene, for the benefit of all.” nary masterpiece to the regular take-out every palate. menu. It’s a rare opportunity for foodies to Supporting Montreal’s gastronomic cul- This initiative will transform the habits of sample some seriously top-notch gourmet ture has never been so appetizing! Partici- loyal customers by offering them an oppor- food, delivered right to their doorstep. The pating chef-restaurant pairs to date include: tunity to sample dishes prepared by top event runs for 10 delicious weeks with • Antonio Park from Park Restaurant for chefs, while continuing to support their each culinary creation available for only Café Milano favourite restaurants at a time when “buy- seven days. Don’t miss out on any of these • Nicolas Dutertre from Chocolate Acad- ing local” has become essential. must-try treats! Place your order early! emy for Gentile Pizza Parlour According to Guillaume Dubois, CEO, The event is part of Sysco Grand Mon- • Marcus Sahou from Foiegwa and Fugazzi Sysco Grand Montréal, “Since 2019, more tréal’s “Keep Kitchens Open” initiative. The for Spice Bros than 2300 restaurants in the province of goal of partnering with award-winning • Joris Larigaldie from W Montréal hotel Quebec have gone out of business, i.e. 10% chefs was to unite industry players and cre- for 40 Westt of the restaurant industry. That's why Sysco ate solidarity among chefs, by supporting • Gilles Tolen from Restaurant Henri for is committed to creating unique opportu- each other and working together to pro- B&M Déjeuner nities such as this initiative, to help small, mote local restaurants in order to get • Simon Mathys from Mastard for Gentile independent restaurants that are struggling Montreal’s food scene back on the boil. • Thierry Daraize, chef and to survive in these challenging times.” How do I order #ChefsÀEmporter? author for Farsides The list of top chefs is below and the • Olivier Perret from Renoir Sofitel for Attention Mtl foodies - Please tell us your dates of which they are making their special Deville Dinerbar favourite restaurant that deserves a special creation. You can order on uber eats or • Frédéric Dufort from review on: [email protected] . With every contact the weekly participant of #Chef- chez Lionel for Yo Mama’s Burger recommendation you e-mail us you will be sÀEmporter . • chef to be confirmed for Corneli entered in a draw and you will receive a The chef collaborations are known (see “I love this initiative because it highlights chance to dine for free. You must follow us below), however the specific dishes will the importance of working together to on Instagram @montreal_times and share only be revealed on the Monday that it help our local food scene survive these un- us to five of your followers. 4 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • • March 5, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 5 Health Canada authorizes

3551 boul. St. Charles, Janssen COVID-19 vaccine Suite #547, Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 3C4 Today, Health Canada authorized 514-951-3328 the COVID-19 vaccine manufac- [email protected] tured by Janssen Inc. www.mtltimes.ca Health Canada received an appli- cation from Janssen Inc. for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine on November 30, 2020. After a thorough, independent review of the evidence, the Department has determined that the vaccine meets Canada's stringent safety, efficacy [email protected] and quality requirements. The Janssen vaccine is the first sin- www.totimes.ca gle-dose COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized in Canada, and can be stored and transported at refriger- ated temperatures (from 2˚ to 8˚C) for at least three months, facilitating distribution across the country. The The terms and conditions of the detailed information will be made vaccine is authorized for use in Janssen vaccine authorization re- available in the coming weeks, in- people over 18 years of age, and is quire the manufacturer to continue cluding a detailed scientific sum- Distribution a viral vector-based COVID-19 vac- providing information to Health mary and the full clinical trial data Hudson, St. Lazare, Senneville, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Baie d’Urfe, Bea- cine. Canada on the safety, efficacy and package. consfield, Kirkland, Pte. Claire, D.D.O., Pierrefonds, Roxboro, Dorval, La- The vaccine was authorized with quality of the vaccine to ensure the Health Canada will continue to chine, NDG, Ville St-Laurent, Châteauguay, Cote St-Luc, Snowdon, terms and conditions under Health benefits of the vaccine continue to monitor the safety of the Janssen Hampstead, Mtl-West, Westmount, Laval, Verdun, Lasalle, Montreal, St. Canada's Interim Order Respecting be demonstrated through market COVID-19 vaccine once it is in use, Leonard, Anjou, Ahuntsic, Little Italy, Nuns’ Island the Importation, Sale and Advertis- use. in collaboration with the Public ing of Drugs for Use in Relation to The Department is committed to Health Agency of Canada, the Advertising COVID-19. This process allowed openness and transparency. As such, provinces and territories and the Health Canada to assess informa- Health Canada is publishing a num- manufacturer. The Department will [email protected] tion submitted by the manufacturer ber of documents related to this monitor for any adverse events that as it became available during the decision, including a high-level sum- may develop after immunization, ADVERTISING DEADLINE product development process, mary of the evidence that we re- and will take appropriate action, if while maintaining Canada's high viewed to support the required, to protect the health and (Wednesday at 5 p.m.) standards. authorization of the vaccine. More safety of Canadians. 514-951-3328 Managing Editor: Tom West Modified COVID-19 vaccines for variants to Contributors: be fast-tracked

• Marco Giovanetti Health Canada announces new of people, but clinical stud- use in millions of people can be • Sergio Martinez guidance issued today by the Access ies would not be needed since used to support any decision by • Bonnie Wurst Consortium—a coalition of regula- they do not add to the the regulators. • Stuart Nulman tory authorities from Canada, the regulatory understanding of This approach is based on es- U.K., Australia, Singapore and a vaccine's safety, efficacy or • Deborah Rankin tablished regulatory processes used Switzerland. The guidance, devel- quality. for seasonal flu vaccines, for • Martha Shannon oped by Health Canada in consul- This is because researchers are which annual modifications are tation with its Access partners, lays now better able to measure pro- needed to match the strains circu- out what information regulators tection by looking at antibodies in lating each year. would need to approve any modifi- the blood following vaccination, re- SUBSCRIPTION The Access Consortium began as cations to authorized COVID-19 ducing the need to deter- the Heads of Agencies Consortium General subscriptions in Canada: 1 vaccines, should virus mutations mine whether people in a trial year $150, 2 years $275 Subscrip- make them less effective at prevent- develop the disease. This would in 2007. Health Canada was a tion to the U.S. and outside North ing COVID-19. With this guidance, reduce the length of time needed founding member of this group. The America:1 year $250 US authorized COVID-19 vaccines that for a modified vaccine to be ready Consortium's goal is to maximize All contents of this publication international cooperation between are sole property of The Mon- are modified in response to new for use. treal Times Newspaper. Opin- partners in the Consortium, reduce ions expressed in this variants will need to be reviewed Along with data on the immune publication are not necessarily duplication and increase each intended to reflect those of the and authorized. response, the vaccine manufacturer publisher. Any reproduction in agency's capacity to ensure patients whole or in part and in print or According to the guidance, vac- would also be expected to pro- in electronic form without ex- have timely access to high quality, press permission is strictly for- cine manufacturers would need to vide evidence of the modified bidden. Permission to provide evidence that the modi- vaccine's safety and quality. Data safe and effective therapeutic prod- reproduce selected editorial may be granted by contacting fied vaccine produces an immune from the original clinical trials and ucts, including vaccines, drugs and the publisher in writing. response in a sufficient number the ongoing studies on real-world medical devices. 6 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • The Great One’s father Walter Gretzky dies at 82

Woodstock Warriors. Walter suffered a brain aneurysm in 1991, Walter was a legend in hometown Brant- and hockey helped his recovery as he spent ford where he lived his entire life and a lot of time at the local rink working with would spend hours signing autographs at minor hockey kids in Brantford. Walter also the annual Walter Gretzky hockey tourna- bravely battled Parkinson’s. ments there. In fact, he made sure that Walter Gretzky received the Order of every young player in the tournament Canada in 2007 for his contributions to didn’t leave the Wayne Gretzky Sports Canadian hockey and his philanthropic Centre without his autograph. He would work. He also received the Order of On- sign for hours. tario. He also wrote two books and supported To many Canadians Walter Gretzky was numerous charities, along with the Walter the “ultimate hockey dad” and the sweetest Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament. man.

Wayne and Walter Gretsky Walter Gretzky, father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, and very much a beloved figure of the hockey world, and his hometown of Brantford, Ontario has died at the age of 82. NHL Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky made the announcement Thursday night on Twit- ter. “It’s with deep sadness that Janet and I share the news of the passing of my Dad,” a statement tweeted out Thursday via Wayne Gretzky’s account read. “He bravely battled Parkinson’s and other health issues these last few years, but he never let it get him down. “For my sister and my 3 brothers, Dad was our team captain – he guided, protected and led our family every day, every step of the way. “For me, he was the reason I fell in love with the game of hockey,” said Wayne. “He inspired me to be the best I could be, not just in the game of hockey, but in life. Walter Gretzky, coached hockey for many years and taught and inspired his talented sons spending long hours working on their backyard rink in Brantford, that Wayne called “The Wally Coliseum.” He is famous for using a lawn sprinkler to water the rink, and repeatedly visiting the hardware store in the middle of winter to replace the sprinklers. “Go to where the puck’s going not where it’s been,” was just one of many important hockey lessons Walter handed down to Wayne and his brothers. Walter Gretzky was born on Oct. 8, 1938, in Canning, Ont., northwest of Brantford. His father was Polish and his mother was Russian. Walter married his wife Phyllis Hockin, in 1960 when she was just 18. They young couple moved to Brantford where Walter worked repairing telephone cable. They had five children. Wayne was their first born in 1961, followed by Kim, Keith, Glen and Brent. Keith and Brent also played profes- sional hockey. Phyllis passed away due to lung cancer in 2005. Walter played minor hockey in Paris, Ont., then junior B for four years with the

• March 5, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 7 8 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • • March 5, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 9 10 www.mtltimes.ca March 5, 2021 • Petition to change Lionel-Groulx Metro to Oscar Peterson As far back as 2008, a group of people in Montreal wanted to have the Lionel- Groulx metro station renamed in honour of the late, great Oscar Peterson, who died in December of 2007. Under the administration of Mayor Gerald Tremblay at that time, a committee was set up to study sev- eral options that would pay tribute to Pe- terson – and it included the renaming of the station. Unfortunately, it never tran- spired. Then in 2016, under the Coderre administration, some residents who grew up in the area of the Metro station, also called for the station to be renamed after Oscar Peterson – and again it never happened. The question still remains in 2021, should they change Lionel-Groulx Metro to Oscar Peterson Metro? Oscar was a brilliant man and considered one of the greatest jazz pianists and com- posers, as well as a much-loved humanitar- ian. In stark contrast to Peterson, Lionel-Groulx, a Roman Catholic priest and historian, created much controversy due to ple have been involved in setting up a re- sented our city on the international stage to his well-known and well-documented cent online petition, ‘Change Lionel Groulx and allows our city to celebrate the beau- anti-Semitic actions and beliefs, as well as Metro Station and rename it Oscar Peter- tiful cultural diversity and representation his racist attitudes. son Metro Station’, with hopes the change that black Montrealers bring to our city. Given the horrific killing of George Floyd, will finally be made. On the site it reads, “I Thank you.” At the writing of this article, a black man, who was murdered by a white believe our city should honour the incred- 1389 people have already signed the peti- police officer in Minneapolis on May 25th, ible accomplishments that Oscar Peterson tion and will probably surpass their goal of sparking the Black Lives Matter movement achieved by renaming Lionel Groulx metro 1500 signatures. To add your name to the and unprecedented global protests – reviv- station as Oscar Peterson metro station. petition, go to: ing the call to rename the Lionel-Groulx This allows Montreal to celebrate the https://mtltimes.ca/montreal/change-lionel- station is more than timely. A group of peo- legacy of a man who has proudly repre- groulx-metro-to-oscar-peterson/

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• March 5, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 11 12 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • Top 5 useful electronic devices for the home

With advancements in technology, the look for products that come with a lengthy ient with the Robotic Vacuum Cleaner from homes have been filled with a number of warranty period. ECOVACS. The device is compatible with cool gadgets that have changed the lifestyle • Financing Options Alexa and has a number of cleaning settings of people completely. These useful elec- If the device is on the pricier side and out to do a thorough job in your home. So, you tronic devices are not only fancy, but also of your budget, you can consider different can set the Auto mode for overall cleaning, offer quick solutions to those everyday is- financing options for making the purchase. Edge for the particular edges, and Spot for sues. Improved functions and simple de- Wholesalers and retailers offer different intense action at one point. It’s even anti- signs of the new-age gadgets reduce the buying plans for commodities. collision because of in-built sensors. You effort you need to put in everyday, while 1. Wireless smart light bulbs can well imagine how easy it can make conserving energy and even space in the The intelligent LED lighting systems have home cleaning for you. It seems so easy like home. made lighting at your home not only con- playing at the online slots for fun, right? So, what are these useful electronic de- venient but exceptionally brilliant. If you 4. Charging station for multiple devices vices that your home needs? Well, to be want to bid adieu to those typical wall Too many devices that have to be charged honest, your options are endless thanks to switches and go for smart lighting in your up in too little time: sounds like a familiar the fact that a new gadget comes up in the home, Philips Hue Lighting is the one you situation in your household, isn’t it? Well, market almost every month. However, this should bring home. These lights are con- you have nothing to worry about anymore list narrows all of that into five devices that trolled through the smartphone (so cool, because the Tuff Charging Stations from your home must have. And, without further right?). You will have to install a mobile ap- Hercules gets you six USB ports, along with ado, let’s take you through the details of plication using Wi-Fi bridges, and then, you six mixed USB cables that can charge these five important home electronic de- can remotely turn the lights off or on. In tablets, smartphones, and other gadgets vices. Here you go! fact, you can even schedule the lights to easily. It’s compatible with a wide range of Things to consider when choosing turn the lights off or on using your tablet gadgets, which means its usefulness in your home electronic devices or phone. Like all products of Philips, this household is undeniable. So no more of Before we start reviewing the best gadg- one has energy saving qualities, which those kids bickering over who gets to ets for your home, it’s time to give you a makes them well-suited for your home. charge their phone first! In fact, this certi- brief guideline on the things you must con- 2. Wi-Fi enabled wireless home speakers fied product is also a great gift for your sider when choosing home electronic de- For those of you who love their music to friends and family. vices: keep playing, regardless of whether you’re 5. Smart plugs for home • Space requirements in the kitchen or completing the household A couple of smart plugs would really You need to consider the amount of chores, wireless home speakers are an ab- come in handy on various occasions. space you’ll need for accommodating the solute necessity. You will find plenty of op- Though there are a couple of options avail- device before making the purchase. Take a tions in the market in terms of Wi-Fi able in the market, the ones from the Go- look at the dimensions of the product to enabled speakers, so make sure you choose sund Store gives you four plugs at an get an idea. something from a reputable brand and affordable rate. The fact that it works with • Energy consumption come within your budget. All you need to both Alexa and Google Home is an added Most of the electronic devices available do is read a couple of online reviews to un- plus for sure. Furthermore, it can be re- nowadays are energy efficient. So, anything derstand whether you’re buying right or mote controlled from anywhere, and you without energy efficiency certification is not. The smart home speakers usually have won’t even need any additional help to in- not the right choice. Wi-Fi and app-enabled features, which stall and use it. Now, imagine how helpful it • Installation of the device means you can play your favorite tunes would be to get to control all the lamps, You need to ascertain beforehand from anywhere. The compact and efficient lights, and more from anywhere and at any whether you can install the device yourself design of the speakers also saves space as time. after its delivery or you’d need help from you can keep them at any convenient cor- So those were the five electronic gadgets the company. Also, check the installation ner in the house. that are must-haves in your home. If con- fees for the device. 3. Robotic vacuum cleaner venience and ease of living are the two • Warranties Cleaning the entire house and it’s every things that you are trying to achieve, these A long warranty with a product is an in- corner is surely a tiresome job that just devices will seem like a lifesaver for you. dication of the confidence of the manufac- can’t be avoided. But why even think of Now, the big question is: which one of turer in the durability of the device. So, avoiding it when you can make it conven- these are you planning to buy first? • March 5, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 13 2021 Bouge d’Ici Festival now underway Fans of Montreal’s contemporary dance dancers while they were confined during tual dance party where you can bust a scene is finding a new way to “bouge” this the pandemic, such as Alison Burns, Melissa move with many of the festival’s partici- year, as the 13th edition of the Bouge d’Ici McCracken, Noel Vezina, and Tiera Joly pants. Additional programming will be an- Festival is happening in a virtual format Pavelich; a French-language panel discussion nounced soon. from now until March 14. on March 10 at 5 p.m. called “Danse et Spectators can buy a Bouge d’Ici pass for This annual celebration of dance and the technologie”, in which a number of dance the festival in four different categories: Ac- art of dance will offer a complete line-up professionals talk about their respective cessible Bouge ($5), Reduced Bouge ($12), of short works, panel discussions and cre- growing relationships between their art Classic Bouge ($25) and Support Bouge ative programming. Highlights include a se- and technology, and the practical lessons ($50, which includes a $25 tax receipt). For lection of 25 Bouge video shorts that were they have learned from it; and the Bouge more information, or to purchase a pass, go created by a number of contemporary d’Ici Dance Party (March 5 at 8 p.m.), a vir- to www.mainlinetheatre.ca. Local Supporting Locals fundraiser on March 13 On March 13, in time for the St. Patrick’s Montréal (West End) -- Olde Orchard Day celebrations, Charity Promotions, in (NDG) -- Share The Warmth; Olde Or- collaboration with Trentadue Entertain- chard (Chateauguay) - La Re-Sources; JoJo ment, will be holding a Local Supporting Catering LaSalle - Special Olympics Sud Locals restaurant take-out and stand-up West; Blvd Bar & Grill - La Recontre comedy fundraiser, which will benefit a Chateauguoise; Amy Dejeuner - On Rock number of West Island and West End-based Community Services. charities. As well, a 90-minute live online stand-up Seventeen restaurants from NDG, comedy extravaganza will take place, which Chateauguay, LaSalle, Pointe Claire, Vau- is being presented by Jameson Whiskey and dreuil and Hudson, will be participating in the fundraiser, and anyone who orders Moosehead Breweries; from every ticket take-out meals from any of the participat- sold, $5 will go towards the aforemen- ing restaurants, $5 from each order will By Stuart Nulman tioned list of charities and non-profits. The benefit their chosen non-profit or charity. show is going to be emceed by Montreal The participating restaurants and their mtltimes.ca media personalities Mitch Melnick, Kim Sul- chosen non-profit organizations and chari- livan, Tom Whelan and Billal Butt. Featured ties are as follows: West Island -- McKib- Hudson; Kelly Orchard Pointe Claire – on the line-up are Ted Bird, Joey Elias, Rod- bin’s WI- Teresa Dellar Palliative Care WIAIH; Olde Orchard Pointe Claire - ney Ramsey, Leonard Yelle, Abdul Butt, Har- Residence; Duke & Devine - Nova West Is- Amcal Family; Spice Brothers DDO – On rison Weib and Fiona O’Brien. land; Cunningham’s Pub - CMB Foundation; Rock Community Services; LaBrosse For more information regarding the McKibbin’s Vaudreuil - Soulanges Vaudreuil Brewery - Beckett Players Foundation; Les fundraiser, go to: Palliative Care; Cozy Cafe (Hudson)- Nova 3 Souers- Light of Dreams. www.localsupportinglocals.ca .

14 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • • March 5, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 15 Movie Reviews - mtltimes.ca

The talented young actress Margaret Qualley, as Joanna, transmits the sweetness and firm determination of an aspiring writer. (Insert)MY Margaret (Sigourney SALINGER Weaver) runs her literary agency in an old-fashioned YEAR style, but she is very effective In the shadow of the famous

It is the 90s, and Joanna (Margaret Qualley) and little known publishing firm. For Joanna, has moved from California to New York who by now has had a few occasions to ex- with the hope of getting her writing career change a few words on the phone with the going. She has been writing poetry for famous author, this may be the occasion to some time, but she now needs to make it finally meet him. After all, he has been telling big, and New York is the right place for that. her all the time that she should keep writ- Unless things don't go her way, and as her ing. roommate, Jenny (Seána Kerslake) tells her, Based on the memoirs of the same title "In three months they are usually back to written by Joanna Rakoff—and based on where they have come from." It wouldn't her real story as an assistant at Harold be the case for Joanna, who finds a job as Ober Associates literary agency—this is a assistant to powerful and apparently imper- delightful film told with some ironic touch vious Margaret (Sigourney Weaver). The By Sergio Martinez and dosage of social commentary as well. lady commands a literary agency in an old- fashioned style (typewriters and Dicta- mtltimes.ca Great acting by Margaret Qualley in the phones are still in place), but effective in leading role, conveying at the same time the garet tells her. Despite that mistake, the sweetness and the firm determination of handling the big literary names of the young assistant is confirmed in her position. time—chief among them, the reclusive au- the young woman. Qualley's charming per- In the meantime, in her personal life, Joanna formance reminded me of the young Leslie thor J.D. Salinger. has met Don (Douglas Booth) and decide Joanna is put in charge of handling all let- to live together in a not-too-comfortable Caron in that delightful film "Lili" (1953, ters that Salinger's fans send him. The an- apartment. The kitchen has no sink, but to Charles Walter). swers are already standardized, so her only her militant boyfriend, that would not be a Directed by Quebec's Philippe Falardeau, job consists of typing the most adequate to problem: they can wash the dishes in the this movie has been released in theatres on each piece of correspondence the famous bathtub. March 5. I strongly recommend it as a good author receives. On one occasion, however, In the meantime, after years of not writ- piece of entertainment, a story with some she deviated from the norm and wrote a ing anything, the reclusive J.D. Salinger has inscrutabilities and eccentricities. Still, letter in a more personal tone. Her well- suddenly announced he has written a new mostly an engaging portrayal of a young meaning idea, however, ended badly. "For far book, which will be published by a small woman determined to be a writer. less, a person would have been fired," Mar- Running Time: 101 min 16 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • Love that lotion, Canada

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Downfall by Robert Rotenberg A strange thing happened early one cold the seamy side of the extreme poverty that winter morning as Jember Roshan rode his plagues Toronto. Then there’s Dr. Burns, a bike to work at the Humber River Golf fervent activist for the homeless who Club. wants to publicize this cause through Ali- As he was about to arrive at this exclu- son’s daily news reports. And on a more sive, elite Toronto golf club to start his poignant side, there’s Nancy Parish, a working day, Jember was rear ended by a Toronto lawyer whose close friend from black SUV. The impact of the hit catapulted law school – Melissa – because of her men- him from his bike, and sent him rolling tal health issues, ends up divorced from her down the steep grade that led to the banks marriage to a wealthy and social climbing of the Humber River. His fall was broken Toronto city councilor and estranged from not by a rock, or a tree, but a dark, spungy her daughter; and to add insult to injury, object. That object was the body of a dead her former law school best friend Lydia homeless woman, who made her home in By Stuart Nulman ends up marrying her ex-husband. All of a squatters’ camp near the club. this emotional trauma forces Melissa onto When the coroner discovers that the mtltimes.ca the streets, and ends up tragically when her dead woman’s cause of death was a blunt double barrel purpose of solving a string of dead body is found on the banks of the force trauma to the back of the skull from murders and creating awareness of the Humber. a vodka bottle, there is an uproar across plight of a major city’s homeless population Rotenberg takes these subplots and the city by both the homeless community practically grabs your attention from page neatly brings them all together towards the and the wealthy members of the golf club 1. In fact, it almost reads like a script from capture of the murderer, and practically to solve this brutal murder. But when the an episode of “Law and Order” (doesn’t each character contributes towards the bodies of two more homeless people are matter which spin-off from that TV fran- satisfying denouement that concludes found in the same area with the same death chise that first comes to mind). But this Downfall. As well, his grim descriptions of causing injuries, then the pressure is on time, it’s not just the police and the lawyers Toronto’s underbelly brings out the sad fact Toronto police homicide squad detectives who are on the case, but a number of other of how the plight of the homeless popula- Ari Greene and Daniel Kennicott to inves- characters that are not directly involved in tion taints the city’s image as Canada’s tigate the murders and catch the perpetra- law enforcement, but somehow have a largest city. tor before it explodes into a full blown stake in this particular crime. Downfall is a gripping detective thriller killing spree against the city’s less fortunate There’s Alison Greene, Detective that explicitly exposes the division between residents. Greene’s British-born daughter who works rich and poor, but also brings to light of the That’s the premise behind Robert Roten- as a crusading reporter for a Toronto TV tragedy of being homeless and dispos- berg’s latest police thriller Downfall. station’s nightly newscast, who makes it her sessed that should not be treated as a so- What I liked about this book is how its mission to report on – and comprehend – cial burden, but as a national emergency. 18 www. mtl times.ca March 5, 2021 • Great time to clean-up! Our classifieds are Other Features Is your health a priority? Add amount Solutions without side Framed ad + $2.50 ¢ 12 words or less. 35 each add. word. 50 effects for: Bold letters + $2. Carpentry,Fences & Decks $ 95 //week Capitals + $2.50 • hypertension Doors &Windows 3551 boul. St. Charles, plus GST & PST 75 suite #547, Centered text + $3. • cholesterol Concrete & Cement Finishing 9. 010-033119 for the Clip art + $9.50 Brick Work & Tuck Pointing Kirkland, Quebec 4 weeks • diabetes 010-040420 4 00 Gyproc,Painting Ceramic Tiles H9H 3C4 E-mail or fax your classified to: price of 33 Picture + $14. Contact: Nutrilogiq.net Over 30 Years. Experience Tel.: 514.951.3328 • [email protected] 514-420-2777 CARS SERVICE A1- Towing 3” x 3” every week for one year

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