Cult MTL

Cult MTL is an English-language platform that focuses on arts, culture, and news, located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The inaugural print issue was released on September 7, 2012. It was established shortly after the abrupt shutdown of Montreal's previous English-language alternative weekly, the Montreal Mirror, by its parent company, Quebecor. The founders of Cult MTL had previously contributed to the Mirror. In August 2013, the magazine's print edition was launched.

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Majority of Canadians support Bill C-5

2 days ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, a majority of Canadians support Bill C-5. The study found that 53% of Canadians support the bill, while 22% oppose the legislation. “Bill C-5, the Liberals’ signature legislation that aims to remove interprovincial trade barriers and speed up critical infrastructure projects, was passed in parliament prior to the House of Commons rising for its summer break.
Immersive experiences SÉANCE and FLIGHT have arrived in Montreal to mess with your mind

2 days ago | cultmtl.com | Savannah Stewart

Immersive experiences SÉANCE and FLIGHT have arrived in Montreal to mess with your mind by Savannah Stewart Step into the unknown with SÉANCE and FLIGHT, two immersive audio experiences in the Old Port of Montreal that promise to challenge your senses and perceptions. Using 3D sound and pitch-black environments, these unsettling 20-minute encounters pull you into mysterious narratives where nothing is quite as it seems.
Winning at underdog stories - Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer on F1: The Movie

3 days ago | cultmtl.com | Justine Smith

When Joseph Kosinski took the helm of the Top Gun franchise, he was following in the footsteps of one of American cinema’s great blockbuster auteurs. While tonally and narratively reminiscent of Tony Scott’s groundbreaking 1986 film, Kosinski made Top Gun: Maverick his own. Sunkissed action sequences reminiscent of old-school cinema were enhanced using new technologies to create a singular, visceral experience.
The cancellation of Montreal's Canada Day Parade is a disgrace, especially this year

5 days ago | cultmtl.com | Taylor C. Noakes

The cancellation of Montreal’s Canada Day Parade is a disgrace, especially this year. That said, I’m not too surprised that the parade was cancelled for the second year in a row. I’m surprised the city didn’t anticipate that this was likely. Once again, parade planner Nicholas Cowen didn’t apply for the permits. Perhaps planning a parade is beyond Cowen’s capabilities.
Mint Simon, Chimera: REVIEW

5 days ago | cultmtl.com | Dave MacIntyre

Caveboy frontperson Mint Simon has always proven themselves a strong soloist, and has finally put that all together on their debut EP, Chimera. Just like in their main project, a strong ‘80s influence looms over this collection of six songs. Even if certain reference points can feel obvious at times, Mint showcases some genuine pop songwriting chops throughout.
New movies to watch in June

5 days ago | cultmtl.com | Justine Smith

Vroom vroom! Among the many new movies to watch in June is a treat for Formula One fans, who are in for some big-screen cinematic action to follow this month’s big race in Montreal. Brad Pitt stars in F1 (June 27), from Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski, as a former Formula One driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a rookie. Made in close collaboration with F1 racers (and there are many cameos), the film also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem.
Canadians want closer military ties with Europe, less reliance on the United States

5 days ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

A study by the Angus Reid Institute has found that Canadians want Canada to have closer military ties with Europe, with less reliance on the United States. 60% of Canadians agree that Canada needs to move away from relying on the United States and sign onto Readiness 2030 (formerly ReArm Europe), a strategic defence initiative proposed by the European Commission. Just 23% would rather Canada stay close to the United States.
Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute, Quebec is the most anti-Pierre Poilievre province in Canada. Just 27% of Quebecers say they have a favourable opinion of the Conservative Party of Canada leader, significantly lower than in Alberta (54%) and Saskatchewan (51%), where favourability of Poilievre is highest. 39% of Canadians nationwide say they have a positive opinion of Pierre Poilievre.
The more disinformation you believe, the more you approve of Donald Trump

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

According to a new study by EKOS, there is a positive relationship between belief in disinformation and approval of Donald Trump. The study found that approval of the U.S. president increases significantly among those who believe disinformation. 72% of the most disinformed Canadians approve of Trump, compared with just 1% of those who are the most informed. “Approval of Donald Trump among the most disinformed is literally 70 times higher than among the most informed.
Russell Crowe is in Montreal, and shared some love for Tacos Frida

1 week ago | cultmtl.com | Matthew Renfrew

Legendary actor Russell Crowe is on a cross-Canada tour and stopped in yesterday at Montreal’s Taco Frida, which was voted #1 Best Taco in this year’s Best of MTL readers poll. “Tacos Frida on Notre-Dame in Montreal … We are a long way north of Oaxaca here but, wow… superior. Está bien chido,” the actor said in a post on Twitter. Tacos Frida on Notre-Dame in Montreal …We are a long way north of Oaxaca here but, wow… superior. Está bien chido.