Do you want culture without leaving the comfort of your home? Here are 5 suggestions to keep you entertained this weekend!
A book: After the storms by Patrice Godin
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Did you know that the actor we recently saw in Surprising Detective also uses a pen? In this novel, Patrice Godin traces the journey of writer Martin O'Connor as he attempts to write his new novel by momentarily isolating himself on Mount Desert Island in Maine. His mother's death will force him to return to the source.
Published January 15th by Éditions Libre Expression.
• Also read: In After the Storms, Patrice Godin explores the wounds of abandonment, forgiveness, and returning to the light
A podcast: Captain Sun
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If you enjoy the series “Les armbands rouge” on TVA, which explores the journey of young people struggling with health problems, you might be interested in the resulting new podcast: Capitaine Soleil. Actor Anthony Therrien – who plays Félix in “The Red Bracelets” – sensitively discusses health in all its facets with friends from the series and health experts.
The first episode has been available on QUB since January 23rd.
• Also read: Anthony Therrien talks about finishing filming for Red Bracelets: “It's a little scary that it's coming to an end.”
A TV series: Surprising Detective – The Girl with the Stone Eyes
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Who killed Rosalie Richard, the daughter of the mayor of Îles-de-la-Madeleine? Detective André Surprenant is caught in the middle of this investigation, which quickly involves the Quebec police. A thriller starring Patrick Hivon, Catherine Brunet and Milya Corbeil-Gauvreau.
Available since December 7th at Club Illico.
• Also read: Club illico: Patrick Hivon shines in the new series “Surprising Detective: The Girl with the Stone Eyes”
An album: Wall of eyes by The Smile
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Attention Radiohead fans! After the acclaimed A Light for Attracting Attention, the rock group consisting of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead and Tom Skinner of Sons of Kemet return with their second album Wall of Eyes. The result is eight rich and complex pieces that have already received several positive reviews.
Released January 26th via XL Recordings.
A comedy show: The flowers of the carpet by Rachid Badouri
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Haven't you had the chance to see Les fleurs du Tapis on tour? Rachid Badouri's third show just landed on Netflix! A great opportunity to (re)discover this honest offering that focuses on “the times he got stuck in his life.”
Available on Netflix since January 18th.
• Also read: Rachid Badouri is coming to Netflix: “For me it’s huge”