Bill Brownstein
The Montreal Gazette
Montreal, QC, Canada
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Brownstein: Tribute planned for acclaimed lensman George S. Zimbel
Before settling in Montreal, he photographed U.S. presidents and, famously, Marilyn Monroe — but that's not the work he was most proud of. → Read More
2022 in review: The year Montreal kicked back to life
Formula One's return set off a palpable buzz we had not experienced since before the pandemic, Bill Brownstein writes. Then came the festival madness. → Read More
Our favourite things: Bringing in the holidays on a funky note
No matter the season, there’s little that beats Montreal jazz legend than Ranee Lee. And Boney M. is back for a performance at the Olympia. → Read More
Just for Laughs to honour Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj, among others
Schumer will be the recipient of the Comedy Person of the Year, while Minhaj has been named Stand-up Comedian of the Year. → Read More
Brownstein: Oren Safdie builds on his life in dark comedy Gratitude
"An exploration of sexual powerplay … A bracingly provocative and ferociously entertaining 75 minutes of theatre.” → Read More
Brownstein: Little Burgundy's glory days live again in documentary
“Montreal is known internationally for our culture, in no small part due to the contributions of Black Quebecers,” Marlene Jennings says in the Little Burgundy episode of BLK: An Origin Story, airing Friday on Global TV. → Read More
Brownstein: CBC-TV's The Porter revisits the Black experience of 1920s Montreal
The eight-part series focuses on the personal and professional plight of railway porters, dusting off a rarely discussed chapter of Canadian history. → Read More
Brownstein: Over 31 years later, still haunted by his brother's senseless death
Alex McKinnon has created a new podcast about the day his brother was killed by a speeding police car. → Read More
Brownstein: Montreal restaurateurs wary, but hopeful, after reopening edict
"There’s always that fear we could well be shut down again. It still feels unstable and precarious at this point,” Helen Karagiannakis says. → Read More
Bill Brownstein: Fed-up Quebec restaurateur lashes out
“I’ve always tried to remain positive, and my hope is that the (COVID) situation will eventually turn out better,” Pablo Rojas says. → Read More
Brownstein: Montreal animation studio dancing on Netflix
Cinesite's high-spirited Riverdance: The Animated Adventure, boasts a cast and crew of 400, including Pierce Brosnan, Brendan Gleeson and Lilly Singh. → Read More
Brownstein: There's nothing like a vax tax to strike a nerve
From politicians to doctors to comedians, plenty of people have expressed disdain or confusion over Quebec's plan to impose a financial penalty on those who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19. → Read More
Brownstein: Will a tax move the unvaxxed? Don't bet on it
Money is not always the issue. The sad reality is that no amount of calm explaining — or frantic preaching — has helped convince the vociferous 10 per cent anti-vax minority in Quebec. → Read More
Brownstein: 'Actor whisperer' Jean-Marc Vallée was a remarkable talent
"Every single actor he worked with said that their process with Jean-Marc was transformative," a colleague says of the Quebec filmmaker, who died over the weekend. → Read More
Brownstein: Now is not the time for Legault to play Santa
After rumours of Quebec going into a two-week lockdown and a curfew being reinstated, the lacklustre new COVID measures announced Wednesday evening will have us once again playing catch-up. → Read More
Brownstein: Chileans received a warm welcome in la belle province
A new book details “exile experiences” from their arrival in Quebec after the 1973 Chilean coup through the present, as well as their contributions to the political, cultural, sports and economic arenas in the province. → Read More
Brownstein: New-wave automated super-dépanneur hits town
Marché Aisle 24 will be open 24/7, and everything runs through an app. → Read More
Brownstein: Gun safety a serious topic for Montreal stunt performers
"Even with all those measures in place, I’ve always been so apprehensive about a freak accident occurring on set." → Read More
Brownstein: Louise Penny and Hillary Clinton were 'the perfect partnership'
"We weren’t stepping all over each other" writing their new political thriller, Penny says. → Read More
Brownstein: Canada Post gives stamp of approval to Aislin, Chapleau
The Montreal Gazette's Terry Mosher, a.k.a. Aislin, and La Presse's Serge Chapleau are among five editorial cartoonists being honoured by Canada Post for “their brilliant, funny and provocative images.” → Read More