‘Arts & Entertainment’ Information
Written by Tyler Davis on 18 December 2018
This will be the final edition of the Crossover Insider until the New Year, so I’d like to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Thank you for your continued readership. On the new movie front, it is a busy week with a total of nine new releases including several [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 11 December 2018
There are a few Hollywood actors and actresses who command the screen. Regardless of the role, or the supporting cast, they also steal the show and are therefore fan favorites. One such actor is Denzel Washington. The 63 year old, 2 time Oscar winner is best known for playing “the good guy” in [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 05 December 2018
Way back in 1996, moviegoers were introduced to special agent Ethan Hunt who was framed for the murder of his team during an assignment gone wrong in Prague. Mission Impossible became an immediate smash hit for star Tom Cruise, leading to a bushel of sequels spanning three decades. This week the [Read more]
Written by admin on 03 December 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Santa Claus brought great weather along to his annual parade in the Township of Manitouwadge Saturday evening (Dec.1.2018). An abundance of creativity was on display throughout the floats and costumes which followed a route which began and ended at the Recreation Centre [Read more]
Written by admin on 03 December 2018
MANITOUWADGE, ON – December 1, 2018 following the Santa Claus parade, residents gathered at the traffic circle to enjoy Christmas Carols sung by the students and staff of Our Lady of Lourdes School while the township tree was lit. Thanks to all those who performed in the cold and shared their [Read more]
Written by admin on 30 November 2018
NORTHERN ONTARIO – The CP Holiday Train is visiting Canadian communities for it’s 20th year and crossing our region, stopping in communities between Chapleau through to Thunder Bay on December 1st and 2nd (see schedules below). Each event is free, with CP encouraging attendees to open [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 27 November 2018
As the Holiday Shopping season kicks into full gear, we’d like to remind you to support your local businesses by shopping local! When you plan for your next purchase, please ask yourself- can this be purchased locally? Local retailers may surprise you with what they have in stock, or what [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 20 November 2018
Over the past couple of years, there has been a noticeable trend at the box office; movies geared towards specific groups, whether it be gender, race, or religion, have achieved huge success. More specifically, movies gears towards African Americans and Hispanics have fared very well the USA with [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 13 November 2018
Whether it’s their impressive size, their teeth, or their dominating presence, people often find themselves mesmerized by sharks. They’ve been around since the prehistoric days and are currently represented by over 465 species. These impressive creatures are also fairly regularly featured in [Read more]
Written by admin on 02 November 2018
Truck n’ Treat Photos from Township of Manitouwadge Facebook group (click to visit). MANITOUWADGE, ON – October 27 the Township of Manitouwadge hosted a number of fun events in celebration of Halloween. Saturday afternoon, a Truck n’ Treat (photos above) was held in the parking [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 30 October 2018
There are seven new releases this week with a brief synopsis of each below; Spy Who Dumped Me: starring Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon- A pair of friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy after one of the women learns that the man who dumped her is actually a spy. [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 23 October 2018
Over the years, a wide variety of musicals have gone on to become Hollywood classics. “Singin in the Rain”, “Mary Poppins”, “Grease” “Annie” and “West Side Story” are all musical titles that many (even those who aren’t fans of the genre) will at the very least be familiar [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 16 October 2018
Hard to believe, but November is right around the corner. As the weather turns cooler and the days get shorter, making for perfect movie watching conditions, big name titles begin to hit our shelves. Over the course of the month, look for blockbusters like; The Meg, Incredibles 2, Christopher [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 09 October 2018
As the world’s population continues to increase, cities around the world continue to grow accordingly. For many living in major urban centers, large high-rise condos serve as home. Similarly, major corporations set up headquarters in sprawling skyscrapers. So what do you get you combine Dwayne [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 02 October 2018
Imagine this if you can- a night where all crime, including murder, is legal. A night where people can release their pent up anger without fear of punishment. This premise was first explored in the movie “The Purge” which debuted in theatres in 2013. The movie would become so popular two [Read more]