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See more of Rodarte’s ballerina costumes in the Black Swan trailer

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I fondly remember my ballet instructor rolling her eyes at the scene in Center Stage where they have the soapy sponge fight in the empty studio of the prestigious New York studio. “That would never happen,” she said. I wonder what she’d say about Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky‘s (The Wrestler, Requiem for a Dream) chilly film about a twisted rivalry between two dancers, (Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis) complete with wing-like scars on Portman’s back and a steamy make out between the two leading ladies. Over here, we’ve been swooning about the Rodarte tutus, so we’re excited to finally see the trailer and get a better glimpse of the frothy creations. In any case, don’t expect this one to have a happy ending.

EARLIER: Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, and Rodarte’s ballerina costumes are coming to TIFF


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The daily steal: Sex And The City chocolates, $9

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Photography Nettika Berthelot

Photography Nettika Berthelot

Can’t wait until May for Carrie Bradshaw and co. to hit the big screen again?  Then throw on your Manolos and take a bite out of the Big Apple now with Laura Secord’s Sex And The City chocolate collection (from $9, laurasecord.ca).  Based on the show’s characters, there are four distinct confections to choose from–the New York city skyline (Carrie), graphic patterns (Miranda), shoes (Charlotte) and leopard-print (Samantha).  Perfect for any girl-about-town this Valentine’s Day.


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Get some reel love at these coast-to-coast film fests

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Wong Kar-Wai's In The Mood For Love plays January 29 and February 10 at Cinematheque Ontario. Photo by USA Films/Photofest

Wong Kar-Wai's In The Mood For Love plays January 29 and February 10 at Cinematheque Ontario. Photo by USA Films/Photofest

No more nights at the multiplex. This month, feel the art and soul of movies with a coast-to-coast host of film festivities:

  • Victoria Film Festival has bee showcasing indie cinema for 15 years; it’s a chiller, cozier alternative to the Hollywood North-ness of the Vancouver film fest. (January 29 to February 7, victoriafilmfestival.com) Read more »

  • Beauty

    We match up Tom Ford’s latest scents with the men of A Single Man

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    Photography by Katie Ennis

    After seeing Tom Ford’s spectacular directorial debut, A Single Man, my friend compared it to a two-hour long perfume commercial. She meant this as a compliment. The film contains characters of real dimension and weight, and sex appeal, which can also be said of the fragrances Ford himself has created. Ford had a hand in the wardrobes of George (Colin Firth) and Kenny (Nicholas Hoult) for the film, but it is also easy to imagine them and the other male characters enveloped in a fragrance from the new four-piece Tom Ford Private Blend White Musk Collection ($210 each, at Harry Rosen).

    Click the images below to see which scent we picked for the characters.


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    Twihards join Degrassi kids, Fefe Dobson and Bella’s dad at the New Moon premiere

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    nov09newmoon8_lgTeam Edward and Team Jacob came out for premiere of The Twilight Saga: New Moon at Toronto’s Winter Garden Theatre last night. The crowd ranged from tweens in kitten heels and crinolines (Suri Cruise in five years) to TwiMoms in satin and sequins. The accessory of the evening wasn’t sparkly jewels reminiscent of Edward’s sun-touched skin, but feathered headpieces that were more posh than goth. But back to the boys!

    See photos from the New Moon premiere after the jump.

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    Fashion

    The September Issue will screen during Toronto Fashion Week!

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    FINALLY! Toronto documentary series Doc Soup will host the Canadian premiere of The September Issue on Wednesday, October 21–during Toronto’s LG Fashion Week. If you need reminding, the film follows Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington et al, as they put together the September 2007 issue of Vogue. Read more »


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    Fashion at CIFF: Rocker chic invades the fest for Rock Prophecies party

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    Photography by Maryanne Bilham

    Photography by Maryanne Bilham

    In the immortal words of Mick Jagger, “It’s only rock ’n’ roll but I like it!” There wasn’t much not to like about the award-winning documentary Rock Prophecies, which screened Saturday night at the Calgary International Film Festival. From director John Chester, this film explored the life of Robert Knight, an iconic rock photog who’s snapped everyone from Led Zepplin to Aussie band Sick Puppies.

    After hearing the film’s wicked soundtrack, I was tempted to skip the after bash and head home to host my own personal party, complete with some long-shelved LPs, but I did my film fest duty and headed down to the Barley Mill for the bash. Read more »


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    TIFF Video: On the red carpet with Amanda Seyfried at the Chloe premiere

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