Chloë Sevigny talks indie films, new movie Bonjour Tristesse
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The new movie is set on the French seaside. Teenager Cécile (Lily McInerny), her father (Claes Bang) and his girlfriend (Naïlia Harzoune) are spending languid summer days captured with suitable sun-washed cinematography.
But things change when Sevigny's character, longtime family friend Anne, arrives. She's quite literally a buttoned-up fashion designer, wearing a crisp white shirt, pearl earrings and a tidy updo. Feeling threatened, Cécile devises a plan to drive Anne away. But she doesn't expect what happens next.
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Sheer provocation
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The Province
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Whistler has a new brasserie — with traditional tortière and a connection to TV's Mad Men
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THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'Our impression was that there was nothing really like this in Whistler,' said Lorette co-owner James Paré. 'People will do French or whatever, but no one is really doing what we're doing. And I feel like the culture is growing. Customers are becoming more aware and more excited to try different things. We have some unique flavours and some items that people are excited to try, and maybe not just one night, but maybe a couple nights in a row.' Along with his uncle Jay, James is co-owner and operator of Lorette's parent company, Paré Restaurant Group, which includes two other Whistler restaurants, Quattro and Caramba. 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Cision Canada
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- Cision Canada
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The June episode will focus on Pride and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship to sports, featuring an interview with Maven Maurer, the first openly transgender former professional football player. The ongoing partnership also includes the SiriusXM Kickoff Show, which will set the stage for the 2025 edition of Canada's largest single-day sporting event – the 112 th Grey Cup. The Kickoff Show shines a spotlight on Canadian artists and sets the atmosphere for the day's festivities. Past performers have included Alessia Cara, The Beaches, The Reklaws, Steven Lee Olsen, JESSIA, Owen Riegling, Jamie Fine, and more. "We're proud to carry on our strong relationship with the CFL, delivering every thrilling moment to our subscribers—including the SiriusXM Grey Cup Kickoff Show at the season's biggest game," said Michelle Mearns, SVP of Programming & Operations. "From coast to coast, we keep fans connected to their favourite teams, and this year, we're excited to offer even more exclusive content." "We're thrilled to expand our collaboration with SiriusXM," said Tyler Keenan, Chief Revenue Officer of the CFL. "Fresh, engaging content brings fans closer to the action and fuels their passion for the league. CFL fans and SiriusXM listeners—get ready for another unforgettable season!" The Ottawa REDBLACKs will head west to Mosaic Stadium to face the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 5 to officially open the 2025 season. The Montréal Alouettes will host the defending champion Toronto Argonauts on Friday Night Football on June 6. A Saturday doubleheader will see the Calgary Stampeders play host to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, before the BC Lions take on the Edmonton Elks to close out Week 1. 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SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company, as well as on smartphones and all connected devices on the SiriusXM app. For more information, visit Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook, on X, on Instagram and on YouTube. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides ad-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation. SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 16 years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member. SOURCE Sirius XM Canada Inc.
