During a honeymoon phase with a new partner, I clung to Linklater’s “Before” trilogy. His new film, “Blue Moon,” helped me carve a new path forward
KC Hoard
KC Hoard is the Associate Editor, Culture at Xtra.
3 great films from TIFF 2025
Breaking down the movies from TIFF 2025 that should be on your radar
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On her classic album, Jepsen basks in the sunny glow of a crush. But she’s equally interested in the cold and black night that follows
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Yes, we all love “Run Away With Me.” But the whole album is full of absolute bangers
Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ is everywhere
Addison Rae, FKA Twigs and Lorde all seem to be drawing inspiration from the Queen of Pop’s seminal 1998 album. What makes “Ray of Light” so timeless?
This Pride Month, the stakes are clear
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