Reggie Watts | Mad Talent

Reggie Watts is absurd. Most people who see his hybrid act (which combines improvised, one-man-show music with Monty Python-esque, Dadaist humour, and social commentary) are left wide-eyed, but also smiling. He's that afro'ed, sweater-wearing man with the 10 octave range your friend was trying to tell you about, who went on Conan, Ted Talks, and Letterman, with nothing prepared, spoke in accents, and then created an incredible-yet hilarious song in front of your very eyes.

Grolsch Open House | Drew Shannon

It’s that time of year! Everyone’s getting excited for TIFF Opening Weekend, but why wait till the actual weekend to get in the spirit? This Thursday, Grolsch Open House will be kicking off the TIFF 2014 festivities with live illustrations from some of the best Toronto artists, including one of the greats, Drew Shannon. Come on down to see him in action from 6pm to 8pm.

Grolsch Open House | Caitlyn Murphy

While people all over the country were wah-wahhing today over summer coming to an end, Torontonians and art lovers everywhere became a little more excited. The two-week marathon of independent film, art, music and celeb-spotting that is the Toronto International Film Festival will be kicking off this Thursday, September 4th. Where to start? What to do? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. 

Encyclopedia Hearsay | Paris

The Encyclopedia Hearsay was founded on four principles: misinformation, rumours, half-remembered conversations, and outright lies. Anyone can contribute, so long as articles are written with no research whatsoever. If you are citing The Land Before Time as a source, or abusing footnotes like David Foster Wallace, you are on the right track.

Dr. Martens | Spirit of 69

Dr. Martens' ‘The Spirit of ’69’ collection is a modern interpretation of a look and attitude that was started back in 1969 by first generation skinheads. By working with brands that were involved with this influential subculture from its earliest days, Dr. Martens celebrates the meticulous attention to detail of early skinheads, as well as their relationship with ska, rocksteady and reggae music.

JJ | Amusingly Abstract

JJ are one of the harder bands in the world to pin down. Since their emergence in 2008, they have been eternally mysterious, keeping us hopeless as to guess what their next move might be. Their releases are always self-titled - except when they're not, and they are just as likely to release a gentle, atmospheric dreamy pop song as they are to work with contemporary pop artists (like their 2011 Ne-Yo collaboration "We Can't Stop").

Coldwater

Inspired by true events, Coldwater tackles the troubling world of juvenile rehabilitation. This drama/thriller follows Brad Lunders, a troubled teen sent to a juve reform facility run by a retired war colonel and a team of alpha males. Lunders, who was forcefully abducted from his home in the middle of the night by his mother's consent is sent to a harsh wilderness reform compound.

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