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This essential rendezvous for all beer lovers will take place outdoors, from October 7 to 10, in Montreal’s Rio Tinto Courtyard.
Montreal Beer festival is back
The Mondial de la bière is pleased to an- vintage glass, all for $30 per person (plus it or if they are unable to sell the minimum
nounce that its event will be back, October charge and tax). For $20 more, the second of packages required to make the event vi-
7 to 10, 2021 in the Rio Tinto Courtyard – package includes 20 more coupons. The able. If the event is cancelled, ticket holders
Gare Windsor de Montréal! Due to covid third package, at a cost of $40 includes 20 will have the choice to either be reim-
requirements, the 27th edition of this ren- tasting coupons and one Mondial de la
dezvous, essential for all beer lovers, will be bière’s 27th edition collectible glass. Finally, bursed or to keep their purchase to use at
held entirely outside and will consist of sev- for an extra $20, the fourth package offers the next Mondial de la bière to be held
eral sessions, each three hours in length. 20 more coupons. Extra virtual coupons from May 19 to 22, 2022 at Gare Windsor
Beers for all tastes, beer experts to meet, will be sold online and on site. The 4 and Rio Tinto Courtyard.
all in a festive atmosphere! ounces (125 ml) tastings will require be- For more information:
Over four days, attendants will find close tween 3 to 7 virtual coupons, depending on www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca
to 100 different beers on the site, and will the type of beer. To share this news on social media, please
be able to satisfy their cravings with snack In order to participate in a 3 hour tasting
foods available on site (cheese, cold cuts, session, each visitor will need to purchase use :
pretzels, nuts, malt crackers, sandwiches, online, in advance, one of the four packages, Facebook/Mondialbiere // Instagram/mon-
etc.). A mini brunch will also be proposed then choose a table, give their name, phone dialbiere #mondialbiere
on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and on Sunday, at number and e-mail address for the visitor The event is financially supported by the
the 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. sessions. logbook. Ministère du Tourisme du Québec.
Visitors will have access to two covered To comply with the current covid re- About the Mondial de la bière
areas (marquees and umbrellas), the latter quirements, participants will also have to
which is equipped with patio heaters. Par- present their COVID-19 vaccination pass- Founded in 1994, the Mondial de la bière is
ticipants will be invited to choose a table port and one piece of photo identification a unique and friendly tasting event, it is con-
for 4 in their preferred area (depending on to be admitted on the site. There will be a sidered a doorway to the brewing industry
the session, DJ or World music Zone maximum of 450 visitors per session and in Quebec and around the world. Over the
and/or Beer Expert Zone). The breweries’ all the usual precautions will be taken years, it has become the most important
representatives and the Mondial de la (wearing a mask to move around the site, international beer festival in America and
bière’s experts will go around the Expert one way circulation, physical distancing its reputation extends worldwide. A major
Zone to discuss with tasters who wish to while waiting in line, etc). However, visitors
learn more about beer. will be allowed to arrive and leave anytime player in the development of the brewing
An accessible and safe event during the 3 hour period allotted to them. industry in Quebec, the Mondial de la bière
Four packages will be offered this fall. The The Mondial de la bière reserves the right is a privileged witness of the evolution of
first includes 20 tasting coupons and one to cancel the event if Public Health requires consumers taste for beer.
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Managing Editor:
now in effect, but with
Tom West
doubts from critics
As of this past Wednesday, the He also expressed his concerns as possible without the need for
Quebec vaccine passport is in ef- that Quebec’s passport system may any debate in the National Assem-
fect. And it will be part of the nec- present a risk that it could push bly. He added that he didn’t want to
essary items you carry with you those unvaccinated individuals to offer a forum for any conspiracy
every day, such as your keys, wallet, the margins of society, which in turn theorists.
cell phone and even your Medicare could increase tensions between Although other provinces such
card. However, the passport, which the public and the government. as Ontario, Manitoba and British
Contributors: is available in digital and paper for- “Now, look, is it justified under
mats, and will give fully vaccinated this difficult emergency that we’re Columbia are considering to intro-
• Alyssa De Rosa Quebecers the ability to partake in in? I hope it is,” added Mr. Bowman. duce their own vaccine passport
• Sergio Martinez a wide variety of non-essential ac- Another group of people who systems in the near future, and
• Stuart Nulman tivities, is not without its critics. are critical of the vaccine passport countries such as Israel, and some
• Deborah Rankin Although Quebec is the first system are the three opposition major American cities like New
• Martha Shannon province in Canada to introduce parties in Quebec’s National As- York and San Francisco, have re-
and launch such a measure in order sembly, who stated that they cently implemented similar vaccina-
to prevent the spread of COVID- wanted a debate on the matter in tion credential systems of their
SUBSCRIPTION 19, some experts in the public the assembly, so that experts in the own, Quebec Health Minister
General subscriptions in Canada: 1 health field have their doubts about field of science and ethics could
year $150, 2 years $275 Subscrip- Christian Dube still strongly advo-
tion to the U.S. and outside North the passport system, especially have offered their opinions on the cates the need for the vaccination
America:1 year $250 US when it deals with some of the ad- system’s scientific validity and the passport in the province, saying it’s
All contents of this publication verse social effects it could cause. ethics behind it. However, Premier
are sole property of The Mon-
Kerry Bowman, who teaches Francois Legault turned down that like a “passport to freedom”.
treal Times Newspaper. Opin-
ions expressed in this
bioethics and global health at the suggestion, saying that the new “People want to be vaccinated
publication are not necessarily
intended to reflect those of the
University of Toronto, said in an in- rules have been passed by decree. and they want to have a normal life.
publisher. Any reproduction in
whole or in part and in print or
in electronic form without ex- terview with CBC News that the As well, the provincial government We went through hell in those first
press permission is strictly for-
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may be granted by contacting cion” to those who have been vac- emergency, which permits them to demic),” said Mr. Dube during a re-
the publisher in writing. introduce any new rule as quickly
cinated, but originally didn’t want to. cent press conference.
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What’s happening in Montreal
On September 23, a fundrais- traditions. Pre-production of a life affected by migration, written notebooks that were
ing golf tournament is going to season 2 is now underway, which begins with her grand- done during a period of con-
be held at the Atlantide Golf with shooting to start this fall mother’s journey from her na- finement.
Club, Don Quichotte Course, and run until next summer; it tive China (December 2-4); “A For more information, or to
in Ile Perrot. Proceeds raised will take place in the Mi’gmaq comme Abaya” is a cine-con- purchase tickets to any of
from the tournament will ben- communities of Quebec, Nova cert presentation by spoken MAI’s shows or presentations
efit Dreams Take Flight, the or- Scotia and New Brunswick. word poet Hoda Adra, which for 2021-2022, go to:
ganization with chapters *** brings to life over 30 hand www.m-a-i.qc.ca/en/boxoffice
across Canada made up of Air Foster A Child to Excel in
Canada employees and re- Society (F.A.C.E.S.), a Montreal
tirees who volunteer their organization dedicated to
time every year to take chil- helping foster children in the
dren who are dealing with so- community by administering
cial, medical, mental, physical or vital programs to help them
emotional issues for a day of succeed, is holding their
fun and magical memories at FACES21 Mini-Putt Tourna-
either Disneyland in Anaheim, ment and Pasta Gala on Sep-
California or Walt Disney tember 18, from 11 a.m. – 6
World in Orlando, Florida. As p.m., at the Dorval Golf Club.
of 2019, Dreams Take Flight Proceeds raised from the
has provided lots of magical event will go towards the or-
memories at both Disney ganization’s mission of helping
theme parks for more than foster children make a
36,500 Canadian children. smoother transition into a fos-
Organized by Louise Arse- ter, as well as benefit their tu-
nault, a longtime member of
Dreams Take Flight’s Montreal
toring, life skills, job skills and
financial literacy programs.The
6 Raison /6 Reasons
Chapter, the tournament costs prices for the event are $65 pour nettoyer votre évent de
$150 per person, which in- (adults, golf and dinner), $40 sécheuse maintenant
cludes the golf game, golf cart, (children 10-16 years, golf and to clean your dr yer vent now
and dinner. The game will be dinner), $30 (adults, golf only),
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To receive the registration the event, go to www.foster- • Prolonged clothes
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links to benefit Dreams Take *** • Empêche la nidification
• Prevve
ents critter des créatures
Flight, or to register or make a MAI (Montreal, arts intercul-
donation, please contact Ms. turels) has recently announced nesting • Les vêtements seront
Arsenault email at: its programming line-up for
tilou.arsenault@gmail.com or the 2021-2022 season. Entitled
call 514-865-9085. Deadline “432 Hz: The Nature Fre-
for registration is September quency of the Universe”, MAI
13. For more information will present 19 productions, 13
about Dreams Take Flight, world premieres, three ex-
check out their website at hibits and three associate
https://yul.dreamstakeflight.ca .
***
artists featuring works reflect-
ing this upcoming season’s
Appelez
The documentary series
“Gespe’Gewa’Gi: The Last
theme through a number of
artistic disciplines.
maintenant !
Land”, which can be seen on Some of the highlights in- Call now!
the APTN network, has just clude “Making Revolution: Col-
been green lighted to start lective Histories, Desired
production for its second sea- Futures”, which tells the his-
son. tory of insurrection in the
Produced by Rezolution Pic- Middle East and North Africa
tures, this 10-part series of 30- (November 11 – December
minute episodes focusses on 11); “The Future is Another T
the Mi’gmaq communities of Country”, a play that examines
Quebec, Nova Scotia and New the future of individualism
Brunswick, their Indigenous- from the point of view of the
run commercial fisheries, the widely consumed vegetable mtl
Indigenous men and women that is the potato (September
who work there, and the fish- 28 – October 9); Heather
mtl
eries’ connections to the peo- Mah’s solo play “Pomegranate”
ple, their homeland and their gives a fragmented portrait of
Two Cheetahs born at Parc
Safari now hunting successfully
on Zimbabwean reserve
An international team of conservationists the survival of animal species all over the such as dragging their prey to hide it from
from The Aspinall Foundation, Parc Safari world," says Jean-Pierre Ranger, President scavengers and patrolling and marking their
and Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation of Parc Safari. territory established in the east of the re-
are celebrating after two captive-born "I am so proud of this great achievement serve.
cheetahs they rewilded are now hunting : reintroducing two cheetahs into their nat- “They are vigilant and alert of their envi-
successfully on a Zimbabwean reserve. ural environment required a high level of ronment and are also learning some impor-
The cheetah brothers, Kumbe and Jabari, international cooperation. Parc Safari’s mis- tant life lessons when challenged and
were born at Parc Safari in Quebec, sion has always been the welfare and love chased away by some of the larger species.”
Canada, and The Aspinall Foundation of animals. This collaboration is proof that Before their release, both animals under-
worked closely with the park to rewild the institutions such as ours can contribute to
animals to Imire Rhino and Wildlife Con- the survival of animal species all over the went health checks and were fitted with
servation in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East world," says Jean-Pierre Ranger, President tracking collars, enabling the Imire manage-
district in February this year. The project of Parc Safari. ment team and The Aspinall Foundation to
was implemented as part of the Aspinall Damian Aspinall, chairman of The Aspinall monitor them on a daily basis.All data gath-
Foundation’s greater rewilding initiative, Foundation, said: “This is a fantastic out- ered from the brother’s adaption and
#BackToTheWild. come for The Aspinall Foundation, Parc Sa- progress will help to implement new
Following 60 days acclimatising to their fari and Imire Rhino and Wildlife strategies for future rewilding.
new environment in a quarantine boma, the Conservation. We’re thrilled that Kumbe The brothers represent the first cheetah
dynamic brothers were released in April and Jabari have acclimatised so quickly and ever to be translocated from Canada for
onto Imire’s 4,500-hectare reserve, which are thriving in their new environment. It’s a rewilding and are simultaneously the first
offered the perfect environment for these privilege to watch their natural instincts captive cheetahs to ever be rewilded in
stunning animals to become self-sufficient kick in and see them living fully as wild Zimbabwe. The project has been well sup-
predators. cheetahs. ported by the Zimbabwe Government and
Within 24 hours of their release onto the “Along with our successful rewilding of the plans are now to bring an appropriate
reserve, Kumbe and Jabari had made their two other cheetah in South Africa in 2020, female to breed with the males, with an aim
first two kills – a waterbuck and a blesbok. this project proves yet again that rewilding of actively contributing to the Zimbabwe
Since then, they have successfully fended these magnificent captive-born cats can cheetah population.
from themselves, taking down more prey yield incredible results. We are already
without requiring any supplementary feed- Kumbe and Jabari join the list of the hun-
working with other organisations to repli-
ing. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in cate this trailblazing programme and repop- dreds of animals The Aspinall Foundation
the world. ulate other reserves with these beautiful has rewilded, including black rhino and
"I am so proud of this great achievement animals.” western lowland gorillas. A world-leader in
: reintroducing two cheetahs into their nat- Dereck Milburn, Regional Director for wildlife reintroduction, the Foundation un-
ural environment required a high level of Southern Africa, added: “It’s very rewarding dertakes a wide variety of conservation
international cooperation. Parc Safari’s mis- for our team and the Imire rangers to see work, encompassing the recovery of
sion has always been the welfare and love Kumbe and Jabari adapting exceptionally threatened species and their habitat and
of animals. This collaboration is proof that well to their new wild home. They are dis- tackling issues such as the illegal wildlife
institutions such as ours can contribute to playing great natural instinct and behaviour, trade. Photo: Washington Football Team
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West Island PoutineFest
- Last one of the season!
The Grand PoutineFest is making its last
stop of the season in Pointe-Claire, from
September 10 to 12, for its famous gour-
met festival. Present for the second time
this summer in Pointe-Claire, this edition
will take place this time in a pedestrian ver-
sion to enjoy original and exotic poutines
while respecting the rules of public health.
At Fairview Pointe-Claire, near the Reno
Depot, six of our famous foodtrucks will
offer twenty different combinations of fries,
gravy and squick-squick cheese, in vegan
versions or topped with ribs, pulled pork,
bacon, sausage, general tao chicken, crispy
tofu and more! In addition to our multitude
of gourmet poutines, refresh yourself with
Archibald products or homemade lemon-
ade. For those with a sweet tooth, the Ca-
bane à chichis will offer its famous churros. taking advantage of activities for children Since 2014, the Grand FoodFest has been
Enjoy your poutine on the terrace and continuous entertainment by Cirque offering family and gourmet events where
• The festival site will be divided into 4 ter- Éloize on Friday and Saturday nights. a wide variety of poutines are offered by its
races (zones). The entertainment activities will always street food trucks throughout Quebec,
• Each terrace will be set up to allow peo- take place in the center of the site in order with the goal of raising funds for a local
ple to eat and to respect the social distanc- to respect the social distance and avoid cause. Over 25 organizations have bene-
ing. contact between festival-goers and the var- fited from the profits made from the sale
• The festival-goers will be able to order ious artists. Festival- goers will be able to of poutines, alcoholic beverages and mer-
from the foodtrucks by themselves. stay as long as they wish on the festival site. chandise over the past six years. These fa-
A festive event in a warm However, they will not be able to change mous trucks include Smoking BBQ,
and family atmosphere terraces (zones) since these will be delim- Charlie's Shack, Cantine chez Henri, Greg's
On site, festival-goers will be able to cel- ited. Dinner, Smoking Dragon and Mama
ebrate in a warm and family atmosphere by About the Grand FoodFest Caliente.
$11.50
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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 busi-
ness 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 sell-
ing the top end of the stamp market.
We offer a unique opportunity to collec-
tors to have a supplier with a vast and sec-
ond-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 pur-
chase 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
today constituting less than 5 percent of City Stamp owner Robert Cooperman
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 info@citystamp.ca
people. The very expensive material in collectors join clubs, which he says are a www.citystamp.ca
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• September 4, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 11Montrealer Daniel Tirado
riding the road to a
successful career in comedy
From his hometown in Ville St. Laurent,
with stops in Dollard des Ormeaux and
NDG, to studying literature at McGill, to
studying theatre in New York City, to work-
ing as a successful stand-up comic who has
performed at comedy clubs and comedy
festivals across North America, and just re-
cently premiered his first film in nearly two
years, comedian Daniel Tirado is truly part
of the group of fortunate people who can
be placed under the category of “local-boy-
makes-good”.
By Stuart Nulman
mtltimes.ca
The film in question is a short called “The
Yellow Bicycle”, which recently premiered
at a film festival in Martha’s Vineyard, and
will be screened at two other film festivals
before the end of the summer. “It’s a rom
com (romantic comedy) and a lighthearted
happy film, a summer love story,” said
Tirado during a recent phone interview.
“Although rom coms are not my type of
movie genre – I’m a fan of dramas and mys- moved to New York City and enrolled at have the rare capability to work in more
teries – doing ‘The Yellow Bicycle’ has re- the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the than one language; in his case it’s English,
energized me and has created a lot of Theatre, where one of his teachers there French and Spanish. “When I write jokes, I
positive, happy vibes, which couldn’t have encouraged him to pursue a more proac- try to make it as universally-oriented as
come at a better time.” tive path. possible,” he said. “However, the French
“The Yellow Bicycle” is another addition “I was inspired to choose that path from style of humour is very different. It has its
to Tirado’s growing resume as a comedian my teacher at the theatre school, as well as own different kind of rhythm. When it
and performer. He debuted at Just For reading a biography of Robin Williams. comes to Spanish, the Latino comes out of
Laughs in 2005, six months after he started That’s when I realized stand-up comedy me, so I make my material Latino-oriented,
his career as a stand-up. This led to per- was like theatre, with many parallels be- because it’s a different kind of energy, and
forming at the highly regarded comedy fes- tween the two.You work with the audience the audience gets to discover new things
tival numerous times since 2010 not only through dialogue, you can take charge of about what it’s like being part of the Latino
in English and French, but in Spanish, too. your career, you get the opportunity to community.”
He made his U.S. TV debut on Gotham create and write your own material, per- Although he hasn’t worked in stand-up
Comedy Live, which aired on AXS TV, and form it as much as you can, and you don’t during the first year of the pandemic,
participated in the NBC Stand Up for Di- have to depend on anyone,” he stated. Tirado gradually returned to live perform-
versity competition, and ended up being se- As to what kind of material goes into his ances earlier this year by doing a number
lected as one of the top 10 comics from of corporate gigs this past January and Feb-
stand-up routine, Tirado admits it takes a ruary; however, with restrictions starting to
that competition out of a field of 650 par- different approach to what a comedian typ-
ticipating comics. He also acted in seven ease up, he is ready to hit the road to per-
ically utilizes. “I talk about things that most form on the club circuit again, aside from
major motion pictures. comedians don’t usually talk about; basically
The road to a career comedy sparked promoting “The Yellow Bicycle”. “I am feel-
things that I have just experienced and ing very optimistic about this, and feel
Tirado’s interest after studying literature at
McGill University. “I had a choice of either want to share with the audience, like the amazing that everything’s starting to pick
going to pursue a Ph.D or pursue what I water birth of my second child. It’s edgier, up again,” he said. “It’s wonderful to go back
want to do,” he said. So at the age of 21, he but I managed to keep it clean,” he said. to performing stand-up again.”
Plus Tirado is one of those comics who
12 www.mtltimes.ca September 4, 2021 •Quebec vaccine passport also
available in print format
Quebec’s vaccine passport that contains
the quick response (QR) for scanning will
be officially launched on September 1 and
will be ready for those who have both
doses in order to get into such places as
movie theatres and restaurants.
is also available. As well, the passport is also ments, helping applicants get their QR
available in a PDF format with the code; code, or accompany them to a CLSC to get
however, a photo ID must accompany ei- their proof of vaccination if they are not
By Stuart Nulman ther version of the passport that you wish able to have it printed.
to possess. The provincial government has suggested
mtltimes.ca The province’s homeless population, many that anyone who doesn’t have a printer, in-
The passport is currently available to of whom do not own a smartphone nor an ternet or a smartphone to call Quebec
download for people who have both smart- android devoice, will be aided by a number public health at 1-877-644-4545 for help in
phones and android devices. But for those of organizations and agencies to make sure getting their vaccination passport.The print
who don’t have either device doesn’t mean those homeless individuals who are prop- version of the passport will then be sent to
that they will be without the passport. erly vaccinated get their passports and QR them by mail. It is suggested that once they
According to report by CBC News, codes. Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission receive the paper vaccine passport, it
Quebec public health says that a printed told CBC News is taking a proactive ap- should be vaccinated as a way to protect it.
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• September 4, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 13Book Reviews - mtltimes.ca
Inside Comedy
by David Steinberg
There are a great deal of people who ever that has made so many generations of
deeply appreciate comedy in all forms, plus audiences laugh at their respective unique
the men and women who delivered those brand of humour.
laughs whether it be in a club, onstage, in One of my favourite set of anecdotes
the movies, radio,TV and on LP records. As
well, there are many people who have deal with Steinberg’s favorite (and my fa-
watched, listened to and followed the lives, vorite) comedian Groucho Marx, which
careers and humour of many of these great evolved into a friendship after he appeared
names in comedy, and can be either arm- as a guest on an interview show Steinberg
chair or scholarly experts on the subject. hosted in 1969-70 called “Music Scene”.
But there is one type of comedy experts The one thing that Steinberg treasured
that carries a much more degree of credi- from that friendship was getting the chance
bility, and it’s those rare few who are com-
edy experts … but are bona fide to regularly go to lunch with Groucho at
comedians by trade. It’s their advantageous the famous Hillcrest Country Club in L.A.,
position of working within the comedy where during the early 70s, he broke bread
world as a stand-up, actor, writer, producer and absorbed a great deal of comedy sto-
or director and get that rare chance to be ries and know-how from such masters as
in contact with their contemporaries or Milton Berle, Danny Kaye, George Burns,
legendary figures on a regular basis, that and Danny Thomas.Another favorite Grou-
gives them that advantage which sets them
head and shoulders above your run of the cho story that he related to Steinberg,
mill comedy maven. In that respect, two which is featured in the book, was the time
people quickly come to mind when it Inside Comedy he had an in-person meeting with poet T.S.
comes to the comedian-cum-comedy ex- by David Steinberg (Knopf, $40) Eliot in London, and the only thing he
pert: Judd Apatow and David Steinberg. wanted to discuss with Groucho was not
For Apatow, his road to a successful ca- memoir and “meetings with great comedy
minds”.We get Steinberg’s beginnings in the literature, but how the Marx Brothers
reer as a stand-up comedian / writer / di- pulled off many of their famous routines in
rector / producer had its roots as a teenage streets of the predominantly Jewish North
comedy fan who used his position with his Winnipeg neighborhood where he grew up, their movies.
high school’s radio station (and a lot of guts his years as an aspiring rabbinical student, And the catalogue of comedy encounters
and ambition) to line up face-to-face inter- and his comedy schooling thanks to Second just begins from there. Inside Comedy also
views with some of the greatest comedians City and as a regular on The Smothers offers stories of David Steinberg’s get to-
of all time and of the 1980s, including an Brothers Comedy Hour, where his sermon
monologues made him a rising star, and gethers (personal and career-wise) with an
up-and-coming stand-up comic named impressive catalogue of comedy gold: Robin
Jerry Seinfeld (and the best of those inter- rose the ire of CBS (where the Smothers’
views were later compiled and ended up as show aired) and conservative Middle Williams, Mel Brooks, Bea Arthur, Julia-
a best selling book called Sick in the Head). America viewers. Louis Dreyfus, John Candy, Bob Newhart,
The other person in that category is Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Don Rickles,
David Steinberg, the native of Winnipeg Jonathan Winters, Larry David, Albert
who, while attending rabbinical school in Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Will Ferrell,
Chicago during the early 60s, caught a per- Jackie Mason and the Smothers Brothers,
formance by legendary Lenny Bruce, and to name a few.
forever changed his career path from the
synagogue to stand-up comedy. And over What makes Inside Comedy works so
the next five decades, he carved up a career well is that it’s not a braggart’s or name
that saw him as a member of the Second dropper’s inside look at the comedy world.
City troupe, do 140 appearances on Johnny Steinberg’s decades of diverse comedy ex-
Carson’s Tonight Show, recorded Grammy- perience gives him the license and credibil-
nominated albums, became a much re- ity to tell these stories, and give his take on
spected TV director who helmed such By Stuart Nulman why these many generations of comedy tal-
classic sitcoms as Seinfeld, The Bob
Newhart Show, Designing Women and ent has contributed so much to the evolu-
mtltimes.ca tion of comedy.
Curb Your Enthusiasm, and hosted his own But the meat of this book is Steinberg’s
comedy interview show called Inside Com- Inside Comedy is the book that comedy
personal, reader-friendly profiles of the nu-
edy, and gets the chance to encounter his merous comedians he has befriended or fans deserve. It’s the ideal book about a
share of great comedy legends and popular worked with, and his uncomplicated analy- long-lasting form of entertainment by
stand-up comedians. ses of their respective styles of humour and someone who worked his way up in the
And like Apatow, Steinberg has tran- contributions to the world of comedy. And comedy field, and has managed to bridge so
scended this impressive comedy career these profiles are amply sweetened with a
into book form, and is a definite must-read many generations by being so open-minded
wealth of anecdotes that makes us share to the builders and the men and women
for comedy fans and aficionados every- with Steinberg how lucky he was to en-
where, which is entitled Inside Comedy. counter so many of the greatest comedians who carry their legacies to more and more
Inside Comedy reads like a combination people who need the laughs so badly.
14 www.mtltimes.ca September 4, 2021 •Everything you need to know to
plan an enjoyable trip to Cuba
A trip to Cuba is a perfect opportunity for
any traveler. Whether you are looking for
culture, adventure, beaches, or all of the
above, this island has something in store for
everyone! However, before you book your
flights and finalize plans with friends, there
are some things that you need to know
about traveling to Cuba.This article will dis-
cuss everything from how much money
you should bring on your trip (and what
type) to tips on booking hotels and trans-
portation. Read on below and get ready to
start planning an enjoyable trip!
What you need to
know about traveling to Cuba
If planning to travel to Cuba, you will
need to know what type of currency is in Also, it is important to know what is not there.You will also need to bring toiletries
use (Cuban convertible pesos) and how allowed into Cuba, such as pork products such as shampoo, toothpaste, and a towel.
much money to bring. It would be best if and narcotics, among others. You should bring anything you might re-
you also considered bringing a medical kit, The best way to book your flight quire, such as any prescriptions you may re-
something that may be required by the air- You can visit Cuba by boarding a com- quire or medical supplies (such as an
line during check-in for your flight, as well mercial or a private flight. You can book EpiPen) in the event of allergies, insect re-
as any items that are restricted from being your flight through a travel agency or air- pellent if necessary. Make sure to pack your
brought into Cuba, such as pork products. line, either directly or in the form of an in- clothes accordingly depending on what ac-
You will want to consider the types of direct flight on another airline that may be tivities you will do during your stay there,
transportation available in Cuba and how offering flights to Cuba. You can check on and try to pack light for your trip as you
you would like to get around during your the Cuba flight option for the private jet might have to carry a backpack around.
stay (car, bus, walking). It is also important and choose your trip, depending on your Tips on staying safe in Cuba
for travelers to know what clothing or travel arrangements. Traveling using a pri- Like any other place, it is important to
shoes they should pack and any documents vate jet is much comfortable, and if you exercise caution and good judgment when
needed, such as a passport and visa if appli- want to avoid any hassles, this may be your traveling in Cuba. It is also important for
cable. best option. you to be aware of your surroundings and
How to get a Cuban Visa The last-minute flights for Cuba are much who may be around you, such as street
and travel documentation affordable as compared to the usual flights. vendors, especially those selling cigars or
Once you have your flights booked and You can always book a flight six months be- similar products, so it's best not to engage
hotel reservations made, it is time to start fore its departure date or even earlier, de- with them unless they are authorized by
thinking about what type of visa or permit pending on the availability of seats. This is the government, which you can easily iden-
may be needed to enter Cuba.Your specific because people usually tend to plan their tify through their official uniforms.
destination may require a Cuban tourist trips, and this is the best time for booking While Cuba is a pretty safe place to visit,
card which you can easily obtain at the air- flights. You can save money by buying your it's important to exercise caution, especially
port on departure from your home coun- ticket earlier, unlike the last-minute deals, when using your credit cards there. It
try. As well as any other documents which are more expensive as it's a fly now would be best not to use them as they are
required, such as a passport and visa if ap- pay later kind of deal. often targeted for scams, so you can only
plicable. What clothes and toiletries you should exchange money in the form of cash if nec-
You will need to know what documents pack for your trip essary and withdraw some from ATMs in-
you should bring on your trips, such as a As far as clothes are concerned, you stead.
valid passport for at least six months after should pack for your trip depending on the Cuba is a wonderful place to visit and ex-
the end of your stay (and any extensions) weather in Cuba. It can be very hot and plore. You can find delicious food, beautiful
or an expired one needing renewal. Some humid or a little cold during wintertime, so beaches, fascinating culture, and friendly
travelers may also be required to present it is important to check with the locals people in the country of Cuba. If you are
evidence of sufficient funds for their visit, what they wear before packing anything planning on traveling there soon, we hope
along with a return or onward ticket. that may not be suitable for the climate that this article has been helpful for you!
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• September 4, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 15Movie Reviews - mtltimes.ca
The Japanese film "Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes" directed by Junta Yagamuchi and featuring Kasunori Tosa as Kato,
able to know what will happen two minutes into the future, is the most original of all the movies at Fantasia
FANTASIA FESTIVAL:
Vampires, talking cars,
and time-loops
It has been the first week of the Fantasia proach to an ecological issue—how cars
Film Festival, and the now primarily on- impact our environment. In this case, a
line event is once more demonstrating very peculiar car: it has the ability to
its eclectic format. What was originally speak. The car in question, long aban-
a showcase for fantasy, action, and hor- doned after it killed the mother of Uno
ror movies from Asia has diversified, be- (Jules Elthing), is back in the streets. Still,
coming more internationally varied and
introducing other genres as well. now it would be instrumental in a con-
However, horror is still one of the voluted new plot, where politics, secret
basic ingredients of the festival. One of groups, and ecological activism get
the movies in that genre came from Ar- mixed.
gentina, “On the 3rd Day” (“Al tercer By Sergio Martinez The Japanese movie “Beyond the Infi-
día”), directed by Daniel de la Vega. The mtltimes.ca nite Two Minutes” by Junta Yamaguchi is
unexpected vampire story starts with the best of the movies so far. Kato
Cecilia (Mariana Anghileri) taking her cular mutt Roger, just likes to enjoy a (Kazunori Tosa) finds himself trapped in
child Martin for a last-minute vacation simple life, certainly with a good dose of the routine of a mediocre life: the owner
in the country’s south. At the same time, sex. But Nimfa may be thinking of some-
thing else. Then a rich guy, real estate of a café where nothing happens. He
Enrique (Gerardo Romano) is preparing also lives on the second floor of the café.
to make a new mysterious delivery on mogul Iñigo. Love, deception, and disap-
his truck. While driving at night, Cecilia pointments, typical ingredients of soap Everything would drastically change
is involved in a violent collision precisely operas, are displayed with a sense of hu- when back at his apartment, his com-
with Enrique’s truck. As a result of the mour and critical irony. puter actually speaks to him. Rather, it is
accident, Cecilia ends up in a hospital From Singapore, the film “Tiong Bahru himself on the screen, talking to Kato,
and, the worst is that her son has disap- Social Club”, directed by Tan Bee Thiam, but two minutes ahead. Together with
peared. Another woman, a hitchhiker, also provides an ironic view of a social the café waitress and some friends, Kato
has also disappeared. However, we later trend: the search for a communal and tries to devise ways to use the advan-
learn that she is in Enrique’s hands, now superficial state of inner peace. All of tage of the two minutes difference in
looking for Cecilia. that, of course, is delivered by a corpo-
ration that combines real estate and var- their favour. However, their actions are
In a different genre, the Filipino movie going to unleash other unpredictable
“Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimano Story” ious activities designed to make the user
directed by Avid Liongoren, takes the “happy.” Lack of a clear focus, resulting problems.
spectator in another direction: an ironic in a loose dramatic development, makes The Fantasia International Film Festival
look at the plot of soap operas. This an- this movie the weakest of all the films I continues online and with some in-per-
imation movie features kitty Nimfa, a have had the occasion to watch. son presentations until August 25.To ac-
salesgirl in the perfume section of a de- “King Car,” a Brazilian film directed by cess the film descriptions and buy
partment store. Her boyfriend, the mus- Renata Pinheiro, provides a funny ap- tickets visit www.fantasiafestival.com
16 www.mtltimes.ca September 4, 2021 •Nail polish for dogs?
By Martha Shannon
mtltimes.ca
Masks can pull double duty. The other day I
was able to hide my horror upon seeing this
wee poodle dressed up in a tutu, sailing
around in a bike basket through a mall park-
ing lot. Pink nails to boot. TuTu, fortunately
maskless, seemed to be enjoying her front-
line perch and the admiring stares of
passersby. Her puff ball tail was hidden, but
most likely wagging, as she proudly displayed
a four-paw set of freshly polished hot pink
nails.
That was my horror. Poodles can elicit the
oohs and ahhs on their own merits, but it is
one breed that humans tend to like to doll
up. I grimaced under my mask at TuTu’s nails
smothered in pink aka formaldehyde, dibutyl
phthalate and toluene.
Formaldehyde used as a preservative, ster-
ilizer and embalmer (and TuTu is still alive!),
dibutyl phthalate as used in nail polish to help
prevent cracking (banned in Europe due to and catered to. Bicycle man would not groom them. But on the brighter side
its association with reproductive issues, but knowingly dress her nails in poison. How to maybe, just maybe, Bicycle Man bought safe
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