Its our topsy-turvy reality that makes any given episode of NFY more confoundingly hilarious. That all changed in May of 2010 when a photo of The Matrix star morosely biting into a sandwich on a New York park bench went viral. Although Tatiana . 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. The Rose . 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the most-viewed video on YouTube until Psys Gangnam Style surpassed it in November of 2012. After his time with Spider-Man, Epstein went on to originate the lead role of Gerry Goffin in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Though there are many, many examples Id be happy to vouch for (justice for the criminally underrated Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and The Night Before, please), the pinnacle of Rogens decade is his greatest collaboration with childhood BFF Evan Goldberg: 2013s This Is the End, which they wrote, directed, produced and acted in (though Goldberg just made a cameo). The rest, as they say, is history. Possibly! to a serious issue we should definitely have approximately 8,000 panels about until, finally, we were given the resources we deserved to thrive and succeed (thanks in part to gender parity initiatives set by the CBC and Telefilm Canada). His work is ambitious and uncanny, and I find it terrifying and sort of brittle, like the first time you see one of those anatomy books in your uncles basement that has the layered pages that show you an increasingly flayed version of the human body. We don't want to seem greedy (that'd go against the Canadian stereotype, right? In 2010, a Reddit thread about Reeves apparently rescuing a woman stranded on the side of the highway who was without a functioning car or cell phone percolated around the web. A queer anthem for the ages! ), Because the world wasnt horrible enough in 2017, It came back. Cheyenne Jacksons character, Danny, is from Ottawa and joins the cast of the show-within-a-show TGS with Tracy Jordan after starring in a movie about Canadian football, while Steve Martins Gavin Volure tries to evade house arrest by whisking Liz Lemon off to Toronto (Toronto is just like New York, but without all the stuff!). 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. Its incredibly hard to describe alternative drag succinctly. And thats what he does, minus the bit about actually helping. Because thats what made a song like Baby so easily digestible: where the magic of crushes and innocent heartbreak that accompany low-stakes relationships tend to fade the further into adulthood you go, Biebers premiere single served as a delightful time machine. After decades of being shut out by a male-dominated industry as the subjects of institutional sexism, the 2010s saw Canadian women finally being given the opportunity to fulfill their potential. She doubles down on that claim with a second iconic look that month when she performs My Heart Will Go On in a puffy white dress with a plunging neckline at the Billboard Music Awards a surprising nod to the reverse pantsuit (with a plunging back) that she wore to the 1999 Academy Awards. (Keandra?). The sixth novel written by the late Ojibway writer Richard Wagamese, Indian Horse was released in January and garnered overwhelming acclaim for its heart-wrenching depiction of Canadas residential school system and the egregious abuses suffered by students. Its glass walls, for instance, are no match against Calgary vandals (or Calgary weather), and according to the local CBC News outlet, the citys spent around $300,000 repairing the panes. Where theres a loophole, theres a way. 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. 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. Shes proved that it is possible to disconnect from greed, the need for validation and the harmful idea that our worth is based on our productivity. The show is a true accomplishment in Canadian television writing one that has not only shown that Canada is a mosaic of cultures, but that within these cultures, there are individual nuances that deserve time in the spotlight. But in March 2013, two became one. Turns out, the then-82-year-old was away staying with her daughter in Victoria at the time of the revelation. Produced by: Peter Knegt and Mercedes Grundy | Editing: Eleanor Knowles, Reiko Milley, Peter Knegt and Samantha Edwards | Design: Mercedes Grundy and Jeff Hume | Website: Jeff Hume | Video: Lucius Dechausay, Mercedes Grundy, March Mercanti, Romeo Candido, Jessica Hayes and Kiah Welsh | Graphics: Camille Charbonneau | Research: Peter Knegt and KC Hoard, (Jeff Bottari/AP Images for Human Rights Campaign), Justin Bieber kicked off a decade of reinvention for Canadian pop music, Following the benefit singles release on March 12, 10 times Keanu Reeves was the internet's boyfriend, Videos of Reeves interacting with his fellow stranded passengers, A change.org petition to name Reeves Time magazines 2019 Person of the Year was launched, a Reddit thread about Reeves apparently rescuing a woman stranded on the side of the highway, Mordecai Richler gets a big-screen adaptation with, Ryan Goslings heartbreaking performance in, Incendies in the 2010s: A decade of Qubcois filmmakers bringing down the arthouse, the debut of her second Las Vegas residency, 10 of the decade's most influential movies (that just happened to shoot in Canada), despite the attention given to Guillaume Ct, would garner 200,000 views in just a few days, 50,000-person crowd of motorbike rally spectators, who directed 11 episodes and served as an executive producer. Still, Dion is still more queen of corny than queen of cool. Young plays the man who starts the show in the corner. (The Ubyssey wouldve totally spiked her Christian Grey profile.) First stop: Toronto. 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. On Conversation with Alanis Morissette, she gives us access to some of the greatest minds in the worlds of wellness, healing and recovery. Jean-Marc Valles Big Little Lies premieres. They pose as a film crew for Mud 2: Never Clean; they stage a 57th year reunion at Francess old high school. And all three of those were shot in B.C. The Canadian married couple wrote the lyrics, book and music for this show, which tells the story of a small Newfoundland town that becomes flooded with Americans after 38 planes make an emergency landing following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. They also announced in their 2016-2021 Strategic Plan that supporting Indigenous arts would be a key priority. A Prologue: The 2000s or Clines Lost Decade, Before we dig into Dions 2010s, lets take a quick look at the previous decade a strange one for Dion. How did this dutiful Regina girl stop apologizing so much and become the force that she still is today? David Ly is the author of the chapbook Stubble Burn and the poetry collection Mythical Man. KC Hoard edits the Arts and Culture section of Carleton Universitys the Charlatan, and has written for The Globe and Mail and the National Post. The bar may be low, but Reeves just keeps raising it. That I would be good even if I did nothing, she sang. Although Reeves has never officially confirmed this story, it seems so Keanu-esque that we might as well believe it. Representation matters and if theres anything we can do even more in the following decade, its ensuring inclusion, equality and the end of old practices that have been holding all of us back. Winner of best picture at the 90th Academy Awards, it was also the most-nominated film of the year. Since her television debut, shes been praised for her interview style and evolving approach to monologues, and now the only barrier left is for viewers like me to learn how to stay up until 1:35 a.m. More women than ever before win Governor Generals Literary Awards. Josh Gad, dan Tatiana Maslany. She seems fascinated by the way these characters grow and change through their relationships, their passions, their career woes and their secrets. Which was helped, obviously, by the bands killer performance of Ready to Start, which closed out the show that night. Tatiana Maslany knows from playing multiple roles on the same TV series. Tatiana Maslany on how 'She-Hulk' became one of Marvel's funniest shows. Nathan enjoys playing Corey a little too much, and amazingly, the gambit succeeds. Here are nine other reasons why Alanis still matters: And nothing anyone at Jezebel can say will ever diminish the cultural significance and magnitude of this album. By creating an audience section for the bar, the rest of the patrons will become de facto performers in his slice of life showSmokers Allowed. But on Nathans advice, she teams up with a psychic, and on a routine home inspection, the guy claims to sense a malevolent presence. ), The inaugural Canadian Screen Awards arrive. Although its not strictly autobiographical, the shock, grief and bewilderment that follow such a tragedy are at the heart of the show (indeed, the word betroffenheit" in German means just that finding yourself in a state of shock or trauma). As we move out of a decade that has seen immense progress in LGBTQ representation, its important to remember that despite this, the world remains a dangerous place for many LGBTQ people which is why its imperative more celebrities take a page from Page and use their platform in a more aggressive manner. Videos of Reeves interacting with his fellow stranded passengers picked up speed (get it?) The title single, written by Sia, is no Titanium, but its probably her most current-sounding track since Thats the Way It Is, her iconic contribution to late-90s pop. In 2017, I met Sandra Oh when I interviewed her at TIFF, and we hugged after I told her that Greys Anatomy got me through college. Cline Dionat the Met Gala? Tatiana Maslany attends the world premiere of Marvel Studios' upcoming new series "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on August 15, 2022. At 51, 16 years after launching her first residency in Las Vegas, Dion bids farewell (for now?) I fantasize regularly about the Oscars not just retrospectively giving Mommy a best foreign language film nomination, but Dorval and Clment acting nominations as well. The Egyptian-Canadian actor worked with director Guy Ritchie to bring new life to an existing classic, and their efforts paid off: the film went on to surpass $1 billion US at the box office worldwide. This timeline is loaded with essays, lists, videos and infographics (plus 70-odd reflections on moments big and small from our Anne-iversaries columnist Anne T. Donahue). And it includes names like Elle-Mij Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn, Jeff Barnaby, Albert Shin, Johnny Ma, Jasmin Mozaffari, Andrew Cividino, Stephen Dunn, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski (to name just a few). The show is simply titled Celine and one of the posters shows her exposed back with the unsubtle tagline: Celines Back. Her fashion choices, supervised by longtime stylist and creative director Annie Horth, prove of better taste than the marketing campaign and include Lanvin and Versace. Bao wins the Oscar for best animated short. That first Las Vegas residency wrapped in 2007, before Dion and her family embarked on the Taking Chances world tour. Maybe I can make a difference to help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Suzan-Lori Parkss Topdog/Underdog even beat out War Horse (remember War Horse?!) The actress told ET Canada that she'd "love" to be involved in a movie, if it was done in the. But as we soon learn, he has taken care of everything: the wake is televised and in May, Dion releases a cover of the Queen song The Show Must Go On to emphasize that she will keep working, whatever happens. A quirky, catchy Canadian hit. Its early 2011, and Denis Villeneuves Incendies is up for the Academy Award for best foreign language film. Maybe you bought your ticket to the show with the funny-sounding German title on the strength of the cabaret dancers on the poster, expecting a droll night out in Weimar Berlin. Tegan and Sara used Heartthrob, their (quite amazing) seventh album, to wade further into the waters of pop and earned the praise of fans, critics and anyone lucky enough to hear it as a result. Plus, where the movies only scored Razzies, their soundtracks were winners. ), Jan Lisieckis debut recording for Deutsche Grammophon is released. Before he was the internets darling, Reeves was just a beloved actor in his own right. So imagine the delight of the nation when Now, Twains first studio album in 15 years, debuted at No. In addition to announcing her new album, Alanis kicked off the final month of this decade by giving us all second offering of what doesnt always come easy these days: excitement for the future. The outfit, put together by celebrity stylist Law Roach, was a radical move for Dion because it hinted that after years of tastemakers making fun of her, she might actually be in on the joke. Both Megan and the actress who plays her are from Montreal, and we also get to meet her Quebecoise mother (played with a questionable accent by Brit Julia Ormond), who, in one episode, makes a random reference to Regina, which surely was the talk of the Saskatchewan capital for most of 2012. 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). Martin also co-wrote the book for The Prom, a musical about four Broadway actors who help a lesbian student who has been banned from bringing her girlfriend to their prom (it landed him a Tony nomination in 2019). Hosted by Martin Short, the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards offered prizes for film, television and digital storytelling (which hadnt been covered by the Geminis or the Genies), and raked in 756,000 viewers, which is around double the number of people who watched the Geminis or Genies the previous year. Love or loathe its smirking meta spin on superhero action, both the original and the 2018 sequel were total hits, ranking among the 10 highest grossing movies worldwide in their respective years. (In a 2018 episode of In The Making, Pite says her movements took a cue from a description of PTSD: this feeling of having the accelerator and the brake both to the floor.). Alanis Morissette releases her eighth studio album, 10 reasons you oughta know Alanis Morissette still mattered in the 2010s, Stories we told: Women were finally given space in Canadian film in the 2010s and we thrived, opted to trust Lees ability to tell the story, who theyd perform with later the same year, Sarah Manning and her many clones make their debut in, and you are aboard the International Space Station, some legal issues stemming from the tracks publishing rights, Margaret Atwood concludes a dystopian trilogy with the release of, 10 American TV shows that were obsessed with Canada in the 2010s, has written 14 collections of short stories, LGBTQ folks took a page from Elliot Page and took control of their own stories in the 2010s, LGBTQ representation had exploded into the mainstream. Its the second half of Betroffenheit, though, that elevates it to genius. 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. Well never know. Suddenly there were two groups of drag queens in the world: the ones who could get on TV, and the ones who couldnt or, more accurately in many circles, the ones who wanted to get on, and the ones who didnt. While the official politics of reconciliation has left much to be desired, with the government ultimately enacting few of the 94 calls to action, the cultural and artistic impact of the TRCs final report cannot be understated. A post shared by Cline Dion (@celinedion) on May 6, 2019 at 5:03pm PDT. This is the capitalistic reality behind all art: marginalized artists work will always be considered niche when arts institutions, publishers and galleries continue to treat it as niche. (As a wee baby music journo, I remember the scramble that year to snag tickets to his show at the Mod Club and my inability to do so because I had no idea who represented him or how to find out.) Five days before turning 35, Dion opened A New Day, a live residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a specially built venue attached to Anglils natural habitat: a casino (he was a notorious poker player). And, more often than you might realize, those fantasy worlds on screenwere actually somewhere in Canada. This was based on early settlers experiences of bare survival in the face of hostile elements and/or Natives. Though they did exist, Indigenous writers were not considered; we only ever appear in the book as hostile Natives that white Canadians must survive. Directed by Claude Poissant, the play revolves around a young man whose companion dies and leaves its titular character to navigate the heartbreaking familial dynamics his late partner was forced to endure. 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. While there are artists who emerged from the wreckage of these schools, I mourn the loss of the artists who may have been if theyd had the support, and the Indigenous artistic movements that could have flourished if only Canada hadnt marked our nations for destruction. And sunlight animates the structures features both inside and out. Plus $9.5 million is a lot of money the most a Canadian painting has ever commanded and this is a really good painting. 6 Tatiana Maslany Is Married. She was a well respected student, and participated as often as possible in school productions. And while Inside The Solar Temple would be his last show, it was emblematic of his incredible energy and a prophecy of his impact on future artists. (This is hardly an exhaustive list, but 2019 alone saw the likes of Tales of the City, Pose, Schitts Creek, Vida, Killing Eve, The Politician, and of course, 100 or so editions of RuPauls Drag Race.) 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. Who knows how many times Canada has been referenced along the way at this point, but a 2019 episode co-written by Canadian Tim Long probably takes the cake for the most times weve been mentioned in a single shot. Speaking of la belle province, its played quite the role in the plots of this decades most zeitgeisty drama series, including the arguable reigning champ in that regard: HBOs Succession. Nathan, of course, manufactures a few bizarre schemes in the hunt for information. Billboard 200 chart, a first in 17 years (and an achievement a decade in the making). And Buddy, as we know, says what he likes. Magali Simard is the City of Torontos Film Sector Development Officer and spent years as a Canadian and International film programmer at TIFF. Shot in Toronto, the film racked up a slew of accolades including the award for best motion picture at the Canadian Screen Awards and a best actress Oscar for star Brie Larson and anointed Vancouvers young Jacob Tremblay as a wee star to watch. Nathan pitches the client, Sue Stanford, on a rebrand: become a ghost realtor! Read: theyre friendly! Now, the 2010s may have been the decade when Canadians stopped saying sorry, but when Tat and I first became friends in 2006, she said sorrya lot. 20 and No. Following an orphan named Flicie who dreams of becoming a ballerina (Jepsen herself voices the girls mentor, Odette), Ballerina puts Cut to the Feeling centre stage in the films climax and its basically the best thing about the film. (The winner of the contest, by the way, got the chance to visit both spots on a special Deadpool tour. when it was named the years outstanding production of a play, while Caroline, or Change earned the prize for outstanding production of a musical. It sounded like butterflies, the first time holding hands, and quiet but bold albeit still very harmless emotive declarations. However, their legacy in the city remains: in 2017, the two released The Videofag Book, which chronicles the four years and the genius bred from them with contributions by members of Torontos arts community who rightfully valued the fruits of Ellis and Tannahills labour. The piece not only brought the pairs relationship full circle but showcased Wus range as a designer. While it would be romantic to say that all of these brilliant Indigenous artists coincidentally emerged in the art scene at the same time and that Canadians and Canadian arts institutions just so happened to recognize that brilliance at the same time it wouldnt exactly be accurate. Amanda Parris is a columnist for CBC Arts, the host of CBC Arts: Exhibitionists and Marvins Room on CBC Music, and the author of the Governor General Award-winning play Other Side of the Game. My essay A Mind Spread Out on the Ground won a Gold medal at the National Magazine Awards that year, which helped me land an agent, and that piece eventually became the title essay of my essay collection. These butt-covering details can turn a Byzantine act of deception into a Byzantine act of deception thats legal and over four seasons of semantic manipulation, Dumb Starbucks remains NFYs most celebrated moment. She revealed that she got married during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and joked that it was a secret and no one really knew about it. Youre welcome, world. And one of the greatest examples happens on top of a mountain, where a vanload of people desperate for as little as a $10.91 rebate subject themselves to a six-hour hike, an overnight camping trip and Nathans endless riddles. Wow. As Martha Schabas put it in her Globe and Mail review, I texted friends the following morning and told them to drop everything and go see it., Over the next three years, it toured stages from Seattle to Santa Monica to Saddlers Wells in London, collecting raves and accolades along the way, including the 2017 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production. What motivates people to believe the most obvious, calculated lie, despite all evidence to the contrary? Once upon a time, Cline Dion had one dream: to become an international star. Are they still OURS? As some were hitting the Hollywood big-time, artists like Denis Ct, Anne mond, Sbastien Pilote, Mathieu Denis and Simon Lavoie were also becoming international festival darlings embraced by out-of-province and out-of-country audiences alike. The Tragically Hip perform their final concert in Kingston, Ont. Shes even seen wearing no makeup in the music video! Is NFY spoofing reality TV? her squad of superstars). As a working mom and Cirque du Soleil enthusiast, Dion then wanted to balance her career and her family life. In less than a decade, a 29-room hotel in a Newfoundland town most Canadians have never heard of became one of the worlds most talked-about tourist destinations. I was immediately taken back to moments when I was a child and my parents probably wanted to flick me on the head for doing something trivial in public (Asian kid problems). 'Schitt's Creek' actor Dan Levy recently discussed rumors about his upcoming appearance in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'. One hilarious early example comes in the first-season episode Rude Kid, when the five-year-old son of Janets white professor is misbehaving and Appa (Jung and Janets father, played by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) instinctively flicks the boys forehead and is quickly scolded for it. Cheered on by the entire country, she would even be tweeted about by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. B.C. Fast forward almost 40 years and the Charlemagne, Que., native is on her way to achieving that goal. The structures 1,800 beams were re-assembled on King Street, where visitors could walk beneath the rolling form. For anyone who doubted whether the CBCs Peter Mansbridge (or Uncle Peter, as he deserves to be called) would find his way into the Disney canon: how dare you/I wont forget it. Last name Ever, first name Greatest, his birth name was Aubrey Drake Graham and he was now our 6ix God even if we didnt know it yet. And on the world stage, after decades of sporadic success outside the province, Qubcois filmmakers embarked on a stratospheric upward trajectory with a wild combo of arthouse and blockbuster gold. Stephan Jamess star ascends with If Beale Street Could Talk. Philippe Falardeau is finishing up Monsieur Lazhar, which would go on to get its own Oscar nod, Louise Archambault is writing Gabrielle and Jean-Marc Valle is preparing to release Caf de Flore. In a world where many rebel against gender through drag entertainment, those of us labelled alternative essentially rebel against that rebellion. Her ability to share so transparently and vulnerably about self-worth, confidence and self-image in our current culture one thats so obsessed with supposed perfection is revolutionary. In her seminal book Survival: A Thematic Guide to Canadian Literature, Margaret Atwood theorized that the central symbol in Canada, and therefore Canadian literature, was survival. Dions husband and former manager Ren Anglil dies of cancer on Jan. 14, 2016. He originated the role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webbers 2010 musical Love Never Dies, and has played leading roles in the West End production of its long-running prequel, Phantom of the Opera. He may be the internets boyfriend, but who knew he was also our greatest philosopher? They really, really, really, really, really, really like her: In this episode of Stan Wars, host Peter Knegt gives four Carly Rae Jepsen diehards the chance to compete for the title of her ultimate stan. Amy Harrity for The New York Times. Rachel McAdams gets an Oscar nomination for Spotlight, (New Line Cinema/Columbia Pictures/Plan B Entertainment). Montreal chef Chuck Hughes wins Iron Chef America. audiences said goodbye to the cast of "Schitt's Creek" on Tuesday with the series finale. It won the Royal Architectural Institute of Canadas International Prize in 2019. Which, like, obviously: on top of Canadas always-uncanny ability to produce larger-than-life pop stars (need I remind any of us of Cline Dion, especially circa 1997? It grabbed the worlds attentionby blending into the background. Reeves was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when the titular host asked him the ultimate question: What do you think happens when we die, Keanu Reeves? Reeves exhaled slowly, paused and looked Colbert in the eyes. Writer/director Christopher Nolan hopped back to Alberta for his next sci-fi adventure. It was a triumphant moment of international recognition for Canadian television so triumphant that its easy to forget that at the same awards show only five years prior, Billy Eichner was screaming TATIANA MASLANY WAS SNUBBED!! 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. (I caught the show in Portland, Ore., where the local alt weeklys admiring preview was headlined Whats German for WTF?), Its been the most incredible, profound and powerful experience of my artistic career, Pite said in an interview with La Presse before the tour wrapped up in Montreal last summer. Reeves and his fellow passengers were on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Burbank, Calif. when their plane had to make an emergency landing in Bakersfield over 160 kilometres away from their destination. If it was before June 15 the day Drizzys debut album dropped congratulations, you (for many reasons, I imagine) are better than me and most people. ), A Tribe Called Red release their self-titled album, Four years after first forming, the Ottawa-based A Tribe Called Red made their full-length debut with the release of their self-titled album, which went on to be longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize.
