Michael Hollett

So impressed with my Billboard Canada colleagues and their spectacular Women In Music celebration Wednesday night at Rebel. Superb broadcast level production, massive positive vibe, inspiring night for all who attended. So much talent in this country.

Just did sit down interview with @jeremyallenwhitebr.bsky.social and director Scott Cooper about their excellent new film “Deliver Me From Nowhere”. Cool to do it at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, The Boss’s favourite. @nextmagazine.bsky.social feature coming soon.

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Greetings from Asbury Park — working on something big.

First-time director Scarlett Johansson says she loves life on the set » NEXT Magazine Making ‘Eleanor the Great’ helps blockbuster actor better understand her own history

Really enjoyed speaking wth Scarlett Johansson about her directorial debut helming the excellent new film "Eleanor the Great", Check out my @nextmagazine.bsky.social feature here. nextmag.ca/first-time-d...

Review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest one of the year’s best films » NEXT Magazine ‘One Battle After Another’ features great performances and fast pacing despite massive runtime

Absolutely loved Paul Thomas Anderson's latest, "One Battle After Another". Superb filmmaking that justifies its massive run time of almost three hours. My 5-N @nextmagazine.bsky.social review here: nextmag.ca/review-phill...

They're turning people away at packed Toronto launch event for @avilewis.ca for NDP leader campaign tonight at Tranzac club. Very encouraging. I've known and respected Avi for decades and he would make an excellent prime minister. An accomplished communicator with exciting ideas, how's his French?

Ashamed to see my country follow Trump and America down road of authoritarianism by banning Kneecap. How about REALLY banning weapons sales to Israel and letting free speech thrive in Canada. Let Kneecap speak.

Review: Yves Jarvis picks up Polaris Prize at show featuring great talent, deadly pacing » NEXT Magazine Annual awards show and concert provides stellar showcase of Canadian musical talent, regardless of sales

Yves Jarvis picked up top prize @polarismusicprize Tuesday night at @masseyhall in a show with great music and terrible pacing despite a great host @haviahmighty. As Polaris reaches out to become a public celebration, it must tighten up the pacing. My 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-yves-...

Time to cancel Disney+. Dark days in America. This is what fascism looks like.

Can’t wait to finish the so-far-disappointing new series The Paper so I can cancel atrocious Slack-TV. So many ads may as well be broadcast. Horrible service.

Review: Lady Gaga delivers flame and fun-filled, dance-powered musical mayhem » NEXT Magazine Popstar unleashes massive, show-stopping spectacle in love-in with her fans

Lady Gaga's's first of three nights @scotiabank-arena.bsky.social was a flame and fun-filled dance party packed with jaw-dropping spectacle. Check out my 4-N @nextmagazine.bsky.social review here: nextmag.ca/review-lady-...

Review: Latest ‘Spinal Tap’ gets bogged down by celebrity cameos » NEXT Magazine “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” more a six than an 11

Wanted to love the new Spinal Tap, I could watch Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel endlessly but sequel "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" relies too much on stunt-casting cameos and not enough Tap idiocy. My 3-N @nextmagazine.bsky.social review nextmag.ca/review-lates...

Taking a one night break from TIFFing for first of three nights of Lady Gaga — though she’s pretty cinematic herself. Review tomorrow @nextmagazine.bsky.social

As John Tory contemplates rising from the political dead a reminder he took $100k a year from Rogers while mayor yet he couldn’t get WiFi on subway. Olivia Chow not on payroll of said company got Rogers and others to supply subway six weeks after election. And where is Smart Track? Chow gets it done

Conflicted @tiffnet.bsky.social, want to see more stuff, interview more people but also am eager to write up what I already have. Best problem. Will do both of course.

TIFF reviews: ‘Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie’ bound to be a festival hit » NEXT Magazine Hilarious rockumentary captures hopeless-dreamer energy perfectly

@nextmagazine.bsky.social’s first @tiffnet.bsky.social rave review, 5-Ns for hilarious faux rockumentary “Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie” from “ Blackberry” writer director Matt Johnson and co-writer/actor Jay McCarrol. My review here. nextmag.ca/tiff-reviews...

Bought some vinyl today and got the mutter of approval from the sales clerk for my purchase. You don’t get that on streaming.

Those machines making all the noise over Toronto right now aren’t used to deliver ice cream. They have one purpose, with a handful of exceptions, destruction and death. So sad that we still use brilliant technology so shamefully. And why are we showcasing it as something to be proud of?

Review: Oasis prove they’re still world's best rock band » NEXT Magazine Rain “blesses” delighted rock and roll faithful at Rogers Stadium

I loved Oasis at Rogers Stadium in Downsview last night. They're still the best rock and roll band in the world. My 5-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-oasis...

@bluerodeo.bsky.social last night, Oasis tonight, what a great weekend in Toronto. Watch for Oasis review @nextmagazine.bsky.social

Spent last two weekends meeting with American friends who are part of the resistance in independent media and film. They face huge obstacles but are determined and gaining support. Proud of their resolve.

They’re opening the Dome at The Weeknd. Going to be epic I think .

Walking through pleasantly jammed Withrow Park, Farmers’ Market, some live music, guy plays “Ahead By A Century” steps from where Gord Downie and family once lived. I wonder if he knows. Sweet and sad, I miss Gord often but especially strolling through the Hood we once walked together.

Review: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is the best superhero film in years » NEXT Magazine Excellent cast, superb art direction, clever writing power Marvel’s return to the top

Need a break from all the bad news? Fantastic Four: First Steps is the best superhero movie in years -- a great escape filled with wonder and fun, great performances and super cool retro-futuristic art direction. The film opens today. My 5-N NEXT review here: nextmag.ca/review-the-f...

Well, they are guilty of being scumbags. Disgraceful verdict. What woman would dare turn to the legal system for justice? System is stacked against them. If any team signs these rats, they are endorsing violence against women. These men cannot be allowed to escape their shameful actions.

Review: Even ‘Guardians’ director James Gunn can’t save ‘Superman’ » NEXT Magazine Latest reboot another CGI-infested punch up with little humour or trademarked Man of Steel elements

Didn’t love new @superman, same old tedious CGI punch outs that infest many comic book movies. @rachelbrosnahan is awesome as Louis Lane but not enough of her. Man of Steel spends much of film getting ass kicked, not enough time flying, doing cool stuff. My 2-N review: nextmag.ca/review-even-...

Review: ‘Law and Order: SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay makes powerful doc about her mother, Jayne Mansfield » NEXT Magazine ‘My Mom Jayne’ is a stunning, revelation-packed documentary about the hidden story of ‘Blonde Bombshell’ mother

@therealmariskahargitay has created a remarkable doc that could be called “Searching for the truth about my mother” as she explores legacy of the parent she barely knew, “ Blonde Bombshell” Jayne Mansfield. Highly recommended. Check out my 5-N @nextmagcanada review here: nextmag.ca/review-law-a...

Review: ‘Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem’ a superficial look at Rob Ford’s disastrous reign » NEXT Magazine Filmmakers opt for pratfalls and loveable loser trope while ignoring Ford’s slash-and-destroy approach to city services

The new doc on disgraced, disastrous and sadly addicted mayor Rob Ford, “Train wreck: Mayor of Mayhem” is a superficial even exploitative look at Toronto’s international embarrassment. No insights just pratfalls, scandal and shame. My 2-N @nextmagcanada review here: nextmag.ca/review-train...

Review: ‘F-1: The Movie’ an action-filled exercise in ogling Brad Pitt and sleek race cars » NEXT Magazine Corny, cliched plot doesn’t get in the way of this celebration of star power and fast machines

"F-1: The Movie" is a celebration of star power and motor power and doesn't let a corny plot get in the way of saluting both. The film is a tribute to Brad Pitt and sleek cars with an incidental storyline. Opens this week, my 3-N review. nextmag.ca/review-f-1-t...