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Our December issue features Canadian art-pop/darkwave/electronic artist Austra, who works out heartbreak on the dancefloor on her acclaimed new album Chin Up Buttercup.
Explore the complete issue in print and online.
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Explore the complete issue in print and online.
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The Top 10 Alternative Christmas Movies 🎭
The Top 10 Alternative Christmas Movies
An unranked list of alternative Christmas films, from Santa slasher movies to adults-only tales of depravity to goth musicals and more.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Top 10 Alternative Christmas Movies 🎭
CONTEST: Win a vinyl copy of Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother soundtrack
CONTEST: Win a vinyl copy of Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother soundtrack
Enter a contest for a chance to win a vinyl copy of the soundtrack for the new Jim Jarmusch film Father Mother Sister Brother.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
CONTEST: Win a vinyl copy of Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother soundtrack
“Soraya Martinez Ferrada breathlessly defended Airbnbs as 'mom-and-pop operations' run by snowbirds just trying to earn an extra buck. As if we don't know that the real issue with Airbnbs is large-scale operators destroying our rental market by removing hundreds of units at a time.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
I ran for office for Montreal's nightlife community — and against landlords, Airbnb apologists and NIMBY creeps
I ran as a Transition Montréal candidate in the 2025 Montreal election, and all I got was 100 leftover campaign tshirts I can't sell.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“Soraya Martinez Ferrada breathlessly defended Airbnbs as 'mom-and-pop operations' run by snowbirds just trying to earn an extra buck. As if we don't know that the real issue with Airbnbs is large-scale operators destroying our rental market by removing hundreds of units at a time.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
“Many thought 2025 was the year Pierre Poilievre — the whiniest, most power-hungry party leader Canada has ever seen — would become prime minister. Alas for Pierre, it was not to be.”
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December 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“Many thought 2025 was the year Pierre Poilievre — the whiniest, most power-hungry party leader Canada has ever seen — would become prime minister. Alas for Pierre, it was not to be.”
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The most popular Christmas movies streaming in Canada 🎄
Elf, Die Hard, Home Alone and more.
Elf, Die Hard, Home Alone and more.
The most popular Christmas movies streaming in Canada
Streaming guide JustWatch has revealed the most popular Christmas movies streaming in Canada, including Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Die Hard.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The most popular Christmas movies streaming in Canada 🎄
Elf, Die Hard, Home Alone and more.
Elf, Die Hard, Home Alone and more.
Montreal has spoken. ⛸️
Best Skating Rinks in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best skating rinks in Montreal are Esplanade Tranquille, Beaver Lake, Atrium Le 1000, Parc La Fontaine and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Montreal has spoken. ⛸️
“Canada’s left-leaning political parties and politicians must recognize that the only people holding them back are themselves. There’s now officially no excuse — bold campaigns will win the day.”
Montrealers: Let Zohran Mamdani inspire us
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Montrealers: Let Zohran Mamdani inspire us
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Montrealers: Let Zohran Mamdani inspire us
The victory of NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is an inspiring turn of events for Montrealers and Canada’s left-leaning political parties.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“Canada’s left-leaning political parties and politicians must recognize that the only people holding them back are themselves. There’s now officially no excuse — bold campaigns will win the day.”
Montrealers: Let Zohran Mamdani inspire us
#polmtl
Montrealers: Let Zohran Mamdani inspire us
#polmtl
Star Wars episodes I to VI are back on the big screen in Montreal for the holidays
Star Wars episodes I to VI are back on the big screen in Montreal for the holidays
Star Wars episodes I to VI are back on the big screen in Montreal for the holidays, screening at Cinéma du Musée on Dec. 27 & 28, Jan. 3 & 4.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Star Wars episodes I to VI are back on the big screen in Montreal for the holidays
CONTEST: Win a vinyl copy of Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother soundtrack
CONTEST: Win a vinyl copy of Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother soundtrack
Enter a contest for a chance to win a vinyl copy of the soundtrack for the new Jim Jarmusch film Father Mother Sister Brother.
cultmtl.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
CONTEST: Win a vinyl copy of Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother soundtrack
“Under Projet Montréal, rents in the city doubled, the housing crisis worsened, our community spaces were attacked (then shut down), police budgets ballooned and homelessness skyrocketed. Throughout it all, they did nothing.”
An editorial by Sergio Da Silva.
#polmtl
An editorial by Sergio Da Silva.
#polmtl
I ran for office for Montreal's nightlife community — and against landlords, Airbnb apologists and NIMBY creeps
I ran as a Transition Montréal candidate in the 2025 Montreal election, and all I got was 100 leftover campaign tshirts I can't sell.
cultmtl.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Under Projet Montréal, rents in the city doubled, the housing crisis worsened, our community spaces were attacked (then shut down), police budgets ballooned and homelessness skyrocketed. Throughout it all, they did nothing.”
An editorial by Sergio Da Silva.
#polmtl
An editorial by Sergio Da Silva.
#polmtl
“Pierre Poilievre is a weak Trumpist with no real policy ideas who floated to the top of the Conservative ranks on the strength of misinformation and endorsements from fascists and alt-right influencers.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“Pierre Poilievre is a weak Trumpist with no real policy ideas who floated to the top of the Conservative ranks on the strength of misinformation and endorsements from fascists and alt-right influencers.”
Most Heinous Scandals in Montreal 🤬
Most Heinous Scandals in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the most heinous scandals in Montreal are Donald Trump (various offences), noise police, SAAQClic, Northvolt and police budget.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Most Heinous Scandals in Montreal 🤬
“Mon Lapin just keeps on winning. This year, World’s 50 Best ranked the Montreal restaurant #2 in all of North America, and named Vanya Filipovic the continent's #1 sommelier — a fact locals have known for decades.”
Montreal Restaurant Guide: Mon Lapin
Montreal Restaurant Guide: Mon Lapin
Montreal Restaurant Guide: Mon Lapin
A capsule review of the Montreal Restaurant Mon Lapin
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December 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Mon Lapin just keeps on winning. This year, World’s 50 Best ranked the Montreal restaurant #2 in all of North America, and named Vanya Filipovic the continent's #1 sommelier — a fact locals have known for decades.”
Montreal Restaurant Guide: Mon Lapin
Montreal Restaurant Guide: Mon Lapin
"In a show of unity against Trump, Canadians boycotted U.S. products and refused to travel south of the border. Soon, news of illegal arrests and ICE disappearing people made it obvious that staying put was no longer just a political statement but a survival tactic as well."
2025 — A Year in Review
2025 — A Year in Review
2025 in review: This year has left us with a lot to rage about — and far more to fight for in 2026
A review of 2025, a dramatic year for politics in Montreal, across Canada and in the U.S., and why to stay cautiously resilient in 2026.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"In a show of unity against Trump, Canadians boycotted U.S. products and refused to travel south of the border. Soon, news of illegal arrests and ICE disappearing people made it obvious that staying put was no longer just a political statement but a survival tactic as well."
2025 — A Year in Review
2025 — A Year in Review
#TheRazorsEdge is a must-see masterpiece set in war-torn Lebanon
“Jocelyne Saab's films have recently been rediscovered and restored, including this masterful work of rare sensitivity and grace.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
“Jocelyne Saab's films have recently been rediscovered and restored, including this masterful work of rare sensitivity and grace.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
The Razor’s Edge is a must-see masterpiece set in war-torn Lebanon
The Razor's Edge is a newly restored fiction film by Lebanese documentary filmmaker Jocelyne Saab that may inspire a renewed love for cinema.
cultmtl.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#TheRazorsEdge is a must-see masterpiece set in war-torn Lebanon
“Jocelyne Saab's films have recently been rediscovered and restored, including this masterful work of rare sensitivity and grace.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
“Jocelyne Saab's films have recently been rediscovered and restored, including this masterful work of rare sensitivity and grace.”
4.5 stars out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
What to do today in Montreal⚡
What to do today in Montreal
What to do today in Montreal, including a to-do list of events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What to do today in Montreal⚡
The Top 25 Restaurants in Montreal Right Now 🍽️
The Top 25 Restaurants in Montreal Right Now
An evolving list of The Top 25 Restaurants in Montreal Right Now, reflecting where we think you’re guaranteed to get a good meal.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Top 25 Restaurants in Montreal Right Now 🍽️
Large majority of Canadians have a negative opinion of the United States
Large majority of Canadians have a negative opinion of the United States
A new favourability study has found that a large majority of Canadians have a negative opinion of the United States.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Large majority of Canadians have a negative opinion of the United States
Champs Bar in Montreal to host #HeatedRivalry marathon on Dec. 26
Champs Bar in Montreal to host 'Heated Rivalry' marathon on Dec. 26
Champs Bar in Montreal will present a marathon of all six episodes of the hit Crave series Heated Rivalry on Dec. 26, beginning at 6 p.m.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Champs Bar in Montreal to host #HeatedRivalry marathon on Dec. 26
This is the best music of 2025 🎧
Top 10 albums lists and best-concert picks from our five music critics.
Top 10 albums lists and best-concert picks from our five music critics.
This is the best music of 2025
Top 10 lists of the best albums, best-concert picks and biggest musical disappointments of 2025 from our five music critics.
cultmtl.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This is the best music of 2025 🎧
Top 10 albums lists and best-concert picks from our five music critics.
Top 10 albums lists and best-concert picks from our five music critics.
“The pornification of the Na’vi reaches new levels in #AvatarFireAndAsh. While mainstream films are often prudish to a fault, the lustful gazes on these uncanny aliens have an aura of perversion that feels unbearable.”
⭐️ out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
Avatar: Fire and Ash makes me sick
⭐️ out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
Avatar: Fire and Ash makes me sick
Avatar: Fire and Ash makes me sick
James Cameron indulges in an overlong return to Pandora and the pornification of the Na'vi with Avatar: Fire and Ash.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
“The pornification of the Na’vi reaches new levels in #AvatarFireAndAsh. While mainstream films are often prudish to a fault, the lustful gazes on these uncanny aliens have an aura of perversion that feels unbearable.”
⭐️ out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
Avatar: Fire and Ash makes me sick
⭐️ out of 5 | @redroomrantings.bsky.social
Avatar: Fire and Ash makes me sick
“Bike lanes — a viable, sustainable, cheap and efficient means to curb carbon dioxide emissions and pollution — were instead blamed for aggravating traffic congestion (something study after study proves isn’t the case).”
Is Montreal on the cusp of enshittification?
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Is Montreal on the cusp of enshittification?
#polmtl
Is Montreal on the cusp of enshittification?
From a historical perspective, following an overwhelmingly boring election, Montreal might be on the cusp of enshittification.
cultmtl.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“Bike lanes — a viable, sustainable, cheap and efficient means to curb carbon dioxide emissions and pollution — were instead blamed for aggravating traffic congestion (something study after study proves isn’t the case).”
Is Montreal on the cusp of enshittification?
#polmtl
Is Montreal on the cusp of enshittification?
#polmtl
Best Skating Rinks in Montreal ♥️
Best Skating Rinks in Montreal
As voted by our readers in the 2025 Best of MTL readers poll, the best skating rinks in Montreal are Esplanade Tranquille, Beaver Lake, Atrium Le 1000, Parc La Fontaine and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
cultmtl.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Best Skating Rinks in Montreal ♥️
What to do today in Montreal 🤍
What to do today in Montreal
What to do today in Montreal, including a to-do list of events in the city’s music, film, theatre, comedy and sports scenes.
cultmtl.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What to do today in Montreal 🤍
"Someone like me just wouldn't have been able to carve out a space for themselves on Saturday Night Live years ago. Hopefully now it will be more common to see a queer Asian person succeed on SNL, or any TV show.”
— Bowen Yang ♥️
— Bowen Yang ♥️
December 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"Someone like me just wouldn't have been able to carve out a space for themselves on Saturday Night Live years ago. Hopefully now it will be more common to see a queer Asian person succeed on SNL, or any TV show.”
— Bowen Yang ♥️
— Bowen Yang ♥️